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Construction site visitor

Project: LECOM Center Solar 1

Project Manager: Reify Energy LLC.

Phone:

202-256-8766

Email:

Address:

155 N. Main St

Elmira, NY 14901

Date of Birth:

March 14th, 1984

Elmira New York

Empower Growth
 

Commercial Terms

Estimated Size of Solar Facility

1,167 kW

“Property”:

301 Madison Ave. Elmira, NY 14901

“Term”:

25 Years following COD

“Renewal Term”:

Lease automatically renews for two (2) 4-year periods unless either Party provides notice of non-renewal, as set forth in Lease.

“Rent”:

$30/kW project qualified for 30% ITC

  • Annual O&M Included

  • Reify Solutions Channel Partner Fee Included

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Project Overview (Reify Executive Solar Review)

Clustered Solar Energy Strategy

Reify Energy’s approach connects these 10 sites into a clustered municipal energy portfolio—creating economies of scale, shared engineering costs, distributed storage options, and coordinated workforce training opportunities through Prep4Work.

Key Benefits:

  • Up to $X million in energy cost savings over 20 years

  • Local job creation and apprenticeship slots for 50+ students through Prep4Work and Monumental Baptist Church workforce program

  • Resilient municipal services with clean power backup

  • Public-private investment alignment with state/federal energy policy

  • Public visibility and community pride in solar leadership

Project Timeline, Milestones and Updates (Photo's)

June 2025 - April 2026

Q1

July 2024 - May 2025

Q2

January 2023 - June 2024

Q3

  • January: Launch project announcement via press release, project website, and initial newsletter.

  • February: Host first public forum to introduce the project to the community and gather feedback.

  • March: First project meeting with investors and partners; update on project website and social media.

  • Monthly: Continue with monthly newsletters and updates on the project website.

  • April: Detailed project plan release in the newsletter.

  • June: Public forum to discuss project progress and Q&A session.

  • Monthly: Newsletters and social media updates on permitting and design phases.

  • July: Project meeting with detailed design review.

  • September: Community engagement event focusing on workforce development opportunities.

Project Timeline, Milestones and Updates (Photo's)

June 2025 - April 2026

Q4

July 2024 - May 2025

January 2023 - June 2024

  • January: Launch project announcement via press release, project website, and initial newsletter.

  • February: Host first public forum to introduce the project to the community and gather feedback.

  • March: First project meeting with investors and partners; update on project website and social media.

  • Monthly: Continue with monthly newsletters and updates on the project website.

  • April: Detailed project plan release in the newsletter.

  • June: Public forum to discuss project progress and Q&A session.

  • Monthly: Newsletters and social media updates on permitting and design phases.

  • July: Project meeting with detailed design review.

  • September: Community engagement event focusing on workforce development opportunities.

Project Photos (Momentum)

Municipal Energy Solutions

Empowering Cities. Lowering Costs. Building Resilience.

At Reify Energy LLC, we help municipalities take control of their energy future through custom-designed, solar-powered municipal energy portfolios. We enable cities and towns to generate clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy while unlocking economic development opportunities that don’t raise taxes.

⚡ Energy Sovereignty: Local Power for Local Progress

We believe municipalities should own their energy future. With Reify, local governments shift from energy consumers to energy producers—regaining control over rising utility costs, enhancing grid independence, and reinforcing public infrastructure.

Through distributed solar installations—rooftops, parking canopies, public works buildings, brownfields, and landfills—we turn municipal assets into energy-generating sites that serve the community’s operational needs and create new streams of public revenue.

🧭 Value Propositions: Why Municipalities Partner with Reify Energy

✅ No Upfront Costs, No Tax Hikes

Our turnkey solutions require no capital investment from the city. Through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and site leases, municipalities reduce energy costs without new debt or raising taxes.

✅ Lower Operational Costs

We deliver fixed-rate solar electricity that immediately lowers municipal utility bills, with guaranteed savings over time—protecting budgets from future utility rate hikes.

✅ Additional Revenue Streams

Unused or underutilized land, rooftops, and parking lots become income-generating assets. We structure site leases and shared savings agreements that produce passive municipal revenue.

✅ Workforce Development Integration

We partner with local training organizations and faith-based institutions to embed solar installation training and prevailing wage job opportunities—strengthening the local labor force as your clean energy portfolio grows.

 

✅ Energy Resilience & Climate Leadership

Reify projects increase grid reliability and can incorporate energy storage and microgrid solutions, helping your community stay powered during outages. Our portfolio supports decarbonization goals, climate resilience, and clean energy commitments.

🛠️ Our Municipal Energy Portfolio Approach

Reify’s model is built on collaboration, economic value, and energy independence.

We work hand-in-hand with local governments, public agencies, and community stakeholders to design and implement clustered solar projects that:

  • Serve municipal operations (behind-the-meter)

  • Lease public assets (landfills, parking, brownfields)

  • Enable community solar for residents and small businesses

  • Support green job training and local hiring

  • Strengthen economic development and public perception

🌎 Public Benefit Without Public Burden

Your city gets the benefit of clean energy, reduced operating expenses, and new revenue—all without asking residents to pay more. No new taxes. No capital outlay. No hidden costs.

Instead, you unlock:

  • Energy cost savings

  • Annual lease income

  • Local job creation

  • Increased resilience

  • Climate alignment

  • Positive PR and brand leadership

📢 Let’s Build the Future—Locally

At Reify, we don’t just build solar—we build public trust, economic opportunity, and energy sovereignty.

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Reify Energy is a leading, national solar energy firm with an established reputation for integrity and reliability across its distinct and complementary businesses. Reify works together with customers and partners to ensure a better, more just energy transition.

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