partnership<\/a>, SolarCity will offer members of the Airbnb community a rebate \u2013 up to $1,000 cash back \u2013 on all solar panel systems. The rebate is available to Airbnb members in each market where SolarCity currently operates, and homeowners can choose the solar option that works for their homes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
“Since 1998 we have had 15 of the 16 hottest years recorded and climate change is changing the way we make decisions \u2013 everyone is thinking about making better use of what we have,” said Chris Lehane, Airbnb\u2019s Head of Global Public Policy & Communications. “Travelers, especially millennials, want a more sustainable choice and homeowners want to make better use of the 13 million empty houses and 36 million empty bedrooms in the United States alone.”<\/p>\n
\u201cOur partnership with Airbnb demonstrates the important role energy plays in our everyday lives \u2013 including travel \u2013 and how clean energy can reduce everyone\u2019s carbon impact on the world,\u201d said Toby Corey, President of Global Sales and Customer Experience, SolarCity. \u201cHomeowners that make the simple switch to solar energy can save money on utility bills and fix their energy costs for years to come. This partnership will create the first opportunity for many Airbnb guests to stay in a solar-powered home, and allow them to experience first-hand how easy it is to use clean energy to contribute to a cleaner, healthier society.\u201d<\/p>\n
Experts in the environmental community and former city officials commended the\u00a0partnership between a renewable energy provider and a hospitality company that might influence the green habits of millions of travelers.<\/p>\n
“U.S. energy consumers overwhelmingly want more solar powering their homes and communities, so it’s exciting to see business leaders like Airbnb working to meet that demand head on,” said Adam Browning, Executive Director of Vote Solar. “This partnership shows that solar is as good for business as it is for the health of our families and stability of our climate.”<\/p>\n
“Expanding sustainability programs, particularly in the tourism markets, is a key driver of economic development initiatives of cities across the world. Through this partnership, everyday citizens who use Airbnb to host travelers and explore new destinations can protect our planet by investing in renewable and affordable solar power. This is an economic and environmental win,\u201d said Annise Parker, former Mayor of Houston, TX and member of Airbnb’s Mayoral Advisory Board.<\/p>\n
To learn more about the Airbnb and SolarCity partnership, visit: http:\/\/www.solarcity.com\/airbnb<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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