New Solar Co-op Hosting Info Session for Keys Residents

KEY WEST, FL – The deadline of January 8 to join the new Florida Keys Solar Co-op is fast-approaching. Solar United Neighbors, a nonprofit organization working nationwide to help communities go solar, will host a free virtual information session for Florida Keys residents and businesses on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. EST.

“The co-op will enable Keys homeowners and business owners to join the growing community of people saving money by harnessing solar power,” said Laura Tellez, South Florida program coordinator for Solar United Neighbors. “Together, we’re building a movement to transform our electricity system into one that is cleaner, fairer, and shares its benefits more broadly.”

The co-op is free to join and open to homeowners and business owners in the Florida Keys. Together, co-op members will learn about solar energy and leverage bulk purchasing to ensure competitive pricing and quality solar installations.

Solar United Neighbors has hosted 59 solar co-ops in Florida since 2015, including five others that are currently open to new members. According to the group’s estimates, the 1,753 homes and businesses in Florida that have participated in co-ops represent: 17,000 kW of solar power, $37.8 million in local solar spending, and more than 565 million lbs. of lifetime carbon offsets.

Co-op partners include the City of Layton, CLEO Institute, Lime Tree Bay Resort, SELF Solar and Energy Loan Fund. The co-op is funded by the Green Corridor PACE District.

How does it work? After a competitive bidding process facilitated by Solar United Neighbors, co-op members will select a single solar company to complete the installations. Joining the co-op does not obligate members to purchase solar. Instead, members will have the option to individually purchase panels and electric vehicle chargers based on the installer’s group rate.

Ready to sign up? Individuals can sign up to join the co-op here.

Want to learn more? Solar United Neighbors will host a free virtual information session on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. ET to educate community members about solar energy and the co-op. To register, click here.

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