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Project Name:

Triple Creek Community Solar

Est. Annual Savings: $279.00

Upfront Payment: $0.00

Type: Fixed Percent Savings

Subscription Length: 1 Years

Cost: 25% below utility rate

Transfer: $0

Move Within Territory: $0

Move Out of Territory: $0

Emergency Exit: $0

Other Exit: $0

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About the project

Project name:	Triple Creek Community Solar
Project Address:	12855 Frederick Road (Triple Creek) West Friendship, MD 21794
System Size:	2 Megawatts(AC)
Expected yearly kWh output:	3,500,000
System Type:	Ground-based
Expected date in service:	June 2020
Subscriber Organization:	Nautilus Solar
MD Public Service Commission Subscriber ID #:	unknown
Solar developer:	Power52 (original)
Number of Subscribers project can support:	Up to 350

General description (provided by the organization): THE TRIPLE CREEK PROJECT was built by graduates of the original developer, Power52's free solar training classes, putting their 11 week course to use with on the job training.

The Basics

Utility service territory where project is located	BG&E
Who can participate?	Low and moderate-income qualified residents
Cost	Guaranteed 25% discount below BG&E for length of contract
Is this cheaper than what I pay now?	Yes, it will always be cheaper than BG&E's standard offer service. The discount rate is tied to the default electricity supply service from your utility. If you have chosen a third party electricity supplier your actual savings per kilowatt-hour may vary.
How much can I buy?	Up to 25% of your total annual electricity usage
How often will I pay?	Monthly
How long is the contract?	Month-to-month
Will my cost for this energy go up over time?	Only if BG&E's rates go up. It will always remain 25% below BG&E’s rates.
Are there termination fees?	No
Are there other fees?	No
Will I own the panels?	No
Will this energy be cheaper than grid energy in the future?	Yes, if you use BG&E’s standard offer service. The discount rate is tied to the default electricity supply service from your utility. If you have chosen a third party electricity supplier your actual savings per kilowatt-hour may vary.
How do I sign up?	Click the 'Sign Up' button to the right

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The Details

Are there minimum credit scores required to qualify?	No
Can I claim the Federal Tax Credit?	No
Can I claim local tax credits?	No
Will I get any Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)?	No
Will I get any other incentives?	No
Can I stay subscribed and keep the benefits if I move?	Yes, if you stay within the BG&E service territory
Can I transfer it to someone else if I move?	Yes
How do I cancel?	Contact Nautilus Solar
Can I buy in small increments?	No
Is financing available for me?	No
Does the system have a long-term maintenance contract?	Yes
Can I monitor the system?	Subscription Organization will provide logins to monitor the systems energy generation.
What happens if the system stops working?
Is there a performance guarantee?	No
How do I file a complaint if I need to?	Contact Nautilus Solar. If you don’t get assistance you can contact the Maryland PSC or the Office of People’s Counsel

Community impacts

Did the community play a role in developing the project?	Yes, the original developer, Power52, built the farm using graduates of the training program within their own communities.
Is there community ownership or control?	No
Does it provide local job opportunities?	Yes, about 40 people per year with our free Solar Installation training class
Are there provisions for low-income participants?	Yes
Are there additional community benefits?	On the job training for solar installation training program participants

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MISSION

Nautilus Solar Energy applies its capital and expertise to acquire, develop, execute, and provide asset management services to solar projects throughout the US and Canada. Since its inception, Nautilus has successfully developed and managed hundreds of distributed generation solar projects for investment and asset management clients from project owners to financial institutions. Nautilus is owned by Power Energy Corporation.

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