Extending power of the super green Bullitt Center, Capitol Hill EcoDistrict plans community-backed solar project to help light up E John affordable apartments

Capitol Hill residents can soon invest in a community-funded solar panel project at the Holiday Apartments, set to launch by the end of October. Each of the 1,200 available solar panel units costs around $150, allowing participants to receive credits on their Seattle City Light bills. Joel Sisolak, who leads the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict efforts, hopes to engage local residents in sustainability initiatives through this project. This initiative is part of the larger Capitol Hill EcoDistrict, which was established after receiving a grant from the Bullitt Foundation in 2011. The state’s Renewable Energy Cost Recovery Incentive Payment Program supports the project, which aims to extend financial incentives beyond June 2020.

Sisolak notes that public subsidies are crucial for the feasibility of such solar projects. The solar panel installation will be one of the first visible outcomes of the EcoDistrict’s sustainability efforts. This project not only promotes energy conservation but also aims to foster greater community involvement in sustainability discussions.