Columbus Area Solar & EV Charger Co-op

The Columbus Area Solar & EV Charger Co-op has selected Ohio Power Solutions to install solar panels for the 140-member group. Co-op members selected Ohio Power Solutions through a competitive bidding process over 8 other firms. They were chosen for their equipment and warranty offerings, pricing, and experience.

The co-op is open to new members until April 30. Residents of Franklin and Delaware counties interested in joining the co-op can sign up at the co-op web page. The solar co-op is free to join and joining is not a commitment to purchase panels.

Ohio Power Solutions will provide each co-op member with an individualized proposal based on the group rate. By going solar as a group and choosing a single installer, members can save off the cost of going solar and have the support of fellow group members and solar experts at Solar United Neighbors.

The 131-member Columbus Area Solar & EV Charger Co-op today issued a request for proposals (RFP) from local solar installers. The group members created the co-op to save money and make going solar easier, while building a network of solar supporters. The co-op is sponsored by: Ohio Environmental Council; Ready for 100 Columbus; Drive Electric Columbus.

Local installers interested in serving the group can click to download the RFP and response template.
Bids are due Friday, March 20 at 5:00 p.m.

The solar co-op is free to join and joining is not a commitment to purchase panels. Co-op members will select a single company to complete all of the installations. They will then have the option to purchase panels individually based on the installer’s group rate. By going solar as a group and choosing a single installer, members can save up off the cost of going solar and have the support of fellow group members and solar experts at Solar United Neighbors. Franklin County or Delaware County residents interested in joining the co-op can sign up at the co-op web page.