St. Pete 2020 Solar Co-op

Anyone interested in learning more about the basics of solar can sign up for one of our three upcoming digital info sessions for the St. Pete 2020 Solar Co-op. Find more details and registration under the Events tab of this webpage. These presentations will be live webinars, so bring your questions about solar and we’ll answer them! The signup deadline for this co-op has been extended to July 1, so be sure to spread the word to neighbors, family, and friends! Pass along our link (www.solarunitedneighbors.org/stpete2020) so they can join, and let them know about our upcoming events! Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.

Due to extenuating circumstances, we are extending the St. Pete 2020 Solar Co-op’s signup deadline to July 1, 2020. This co-op is open to residents of the City of St. Petersburg. Spread the word to your neighbors, friends, and family to join the co-op! Pass along our link (www.solarunitedneighbors.org/stpete2020) so they can sign up as well. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.

The St. Pete 2020 Solar Co-op has selected Solar Source to install solar panels for the 45-member group. Co-op members selected Solar Source through a competitive bidding process over 5 other firms. The group will hold a final online information session to educate the community about solar and the co-op process on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m. To register for this free webinar, please visit the Events tab of the co-op’s web page.

Co-op members selected Solar Source for their competitive pricing, equipment offerings, and experience.

The co-op is open to new members until May 29. Residents of the City of St. Petersburg 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.

Solar Source 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.

We are replacing our two remaining info sessions at the West Community Library (4/16) and the Childs Park YMCA (5/12) with online presentations. These will be live presentations, so you will be able to ask questions during the sessions. You can register for either on our Events tab to receive the presentation links.

The 31-member St. Pete 2020 Solar Co-op today issued a request for proposals (RFP) from area 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: The League of Women Voters of the St. Petersburg Area; City of St. Petersburg; Sierra Club – Suncoast Group; Southern Alliance for Clean Energy; SELF – Solar and Energy Loan Fund; Allendale United Methodist Church. The group also announced it will host information meetings to educate the community about solar and the co-op process. To learn details on when and where these meetings will occur, or to register for any of the free meetings, please visit the Events tab of the co-op’s web page.

Local installers interested in serving the group can download the RFP and response template.
Bids are due Wednesday, March 25 by 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 off the cost of going solar and have the support of fellow group members and solar experts at Solar United Neighbors. Residents of the City of St. Petersburg interested in joining the co-op can sign up at the co-op web page.

The St. Pete 2020 Solar Co-op is now open to residents of the City of St. Petersburg. Spread the word to your neighbors, friends, and family to join the co-op! Pass along our link (www.solarunitedneighbors.org/StPete2020) so they can sign up as well. If you would like to learn more about our co-op process, the basics of solar, or more information on solar economics check out one of our info sessions. These are all free and open to the public, and can be found under our Events tab on this webpage. Unable to attend one of these? You can view our pre-recorded info session. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.