How does it work?

The nonprofit organization hosts the solar array and then gets a discount on its electricity bill. The solar array is owned by Co-op Power and local investors who arrange the permitting, construction, and management of the array, as well as the interconnection agreement with the electric utility.

Nonprofits sign a power purchase and site hosting agreement with Co-op Power and pay less for electricity day one. They're partnering with their local Community Energy Co-op, tax equity investors, lenders, and volunteers to build a more just and sustainable community. If you have a site that can host a very large array (10kW to 2 MW), you can bring solar to people in your community too! These projects support the development of solar, good green jobs, and a strong local economy. They also support Co-op Power's mission to bring solar to limited resource communities and communities of color.

It's here. You can get the benefits of solar with no money down!

Community Energy Co-ops in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, Binghamton and NYC are supporting the development of non-profit solar in their communities. 

What we’re offering nonprofits:

1.  Pay nothing upfront for the solar system on your property.

2. Purchase the power generated by your system and save 10% - 20% on your monthly electric bills.

3. Have the opportunity to continue your savings for the life of the system or to purchase  the system after 5-7 years at a steeply discounted price and get the free electricity for the life of the system. 

How big a site is necessary?

We are seeking sites such as rooftops, parking lots, and nonagricultural land large enough to host a 25 kW solar array—about the size of a basketball court (1,800 square feet, or about 42 by 42 feet).