Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op

10/24/2023

The 2024 Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op will open in mid November of 2024.Please check back for meeting dates or go to

We work with solar installers across the country to support the industry and advocate for policies that grow the solar market.

12/29/2022

Join the 2023 Cuyahoga County Solar Co-Op!
In recent years, rooftop solar has become an increasingly common and affordable way to reduce household energy costs while decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. Now, residents of Cuyahoga County have an opportunity to join the County’s 2023 Solar Co-op. The Co-op – which is offered in partnership with Solar United Neighbors (a nonprofit solar advocacy group) – enables its members to save money by negotiating below market rate group pricing. In addition to the existing 30% federal tax credit, co-op members generally save 15-20% off the cost of their system.
Members receive an education concerning all aspects of going solar and vendor-neutral support throughout the entire process. There is no cost or obligation. Members may quit the Co-op at any time.
Join the movement by attending a free online or in person info session. Learn about the tax incentives, financing options, technical advances, costs and warranties batteries and car charging ports. 2022 was our most successful year. Roughly 500 households joined the Co-op. Over 100 have gone solar. Each of these households is predicted to save an estimated $10,000 - $25,000 over 25 years. In addition, participants have significantly reduced the amount of carbon and other pollutants that they emit into the environment.
Spread the word! Share this information with friends and neighbors. Our next information session is scheduled for 6pm on Thursday January 12 at Middleburg Heights Library Branch at 16699 Bagley Road in Meeting Room B. Also available via zoom at http://solarunitedneighbors.org/cuyahoga then click on the “Events” tab.
For more information, visit http://solarunitedneighbors.org/Ohio and find the “Learn” tab. To Register for our January 12th info session, go to http://solarunitedneighbors.org/cuyahoga and find the “Events” tab. To join the Solar Co-op, follow the link above and find the “Join” tab.
Membership is free with no cost or obligation. Co-op members can quit at any time

Join the Solar United Neighbors Cuyahoga Solar Co-op, learn about rooftop solar, add solar to your home, and give the gift of solar. We are proud to be partnered with the Cuyahoga County Sustainability Department, the City of Cleveland, and Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity to help pay it forwa...

12/01/2022

https://www.rewiringamerica.org/IRAguide The Inflation Reduction Act offers drastic savings on electric appliances to many Americans. Low income families may be able to get appliances for free. Others for 50% discounts and still others will have access to tax credits. This guide is a great explainer. You can find out what the new law means to you by entering your income and zip code.

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12/01/2022

https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/webinar-reaching-solar-future-how-inflation-reduction-act-impacts-solar-deployment-and

The DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office will host a webinar to discuss the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act for solar deployment and manufacturing and review SETO’s role in implementing this historic investment in the clean energy economy.

11/28/2022

Join the 2023 Cuyahoga County Solar Co-Op!
In recent years, rooftop solar has become an increasingly common and affordable way to reduce household energy costs while decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. Now, residents of Cuyahoga County have an opportunity to join the County’s 2023 Solar Co-op. The Co-op – which is offered in partnership with Solar United Neighbors (a nonprofit solar advocacy group) – enables its members to save money by negotiating below market rate group pricing. In addition to the existing 30% federal tax credit, co-op members generally save 15-20% off the cost of their system.
Members receive an education concerning all aspects of going solar and vendor-neutral support throughout the entire process. There is no cost or obligation. Members may quit the Co-op at any time.
Join the movement by attending a free online or in person info session. Learn about the tax incentives, financing options, technical advances, costs and warranties batteries and car charging ports. 2022 was our most successful year. Roughly 500 households joined the Co-op. Over 100 have gone solar. Each of these households is predicted to save an estimated $10,000 - $25,000 over 25 years. In addition, participants have significantly reduced the amount of carbon and other pollutants that they emit into the environment.
Spread the word! Share this information with friends and neighbors. Our next information session is scheduled for Wednesday December 14 at Rocky River Public Library 1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River, Ohio at 6pm. Also available via zoom at http://solarunitedneighbors.org/cuyahoga then click on the “Events” tab.
For more information, visit http://solarunitedneighbors.org/Ohio and find the “Learn” tab. To Register for our December 14th info session, go to http://solarunitedneighbors.org/cuyahoga and find the “Events” tab. To join the Solar Co-op, follow the link above and find the “Join” tab.
Membership is free with no cost or obligation. Co-op members can quit at any time.

10/19/2022

At the last and windiest Cleveland Clinic farmers market for the county department of sustainability and the solar co-op.

10/18/2022

With rising interest rates on everyone's radar, please know that we do what we can to steer people to low interest loans. The Cuyahoga County HELP Loan offers loans at 3% below what consumers would get from the bank. For other loan products go to http://solarunitedneighbors.org/ohio find the "Learn" tab and look for "Solar Financing Options."

We work with solar installers across the country to support the industry and advocate for policies that grow the solar market.

10/18/2022

2022 was a banner year for the Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op program. So far 89 consumers have either had solar installs or signed contracts. The Co-op starts again in late November.

08/05/2022

The Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op closed to new members at the end of July. The next Solar Co-op will take place later in the year. In the meantime you can learn more about going solar by going to http://solarunitedneighbor.org/ohio and finding the LEARN tab. You can also watch a recorded Info Session and find out when our next Solar Co-op will be.

We work with solar installers across the country to support the industry and advocate for policies that grow the solar market.

07/26/2022

Solar Co-op Info Session
Thursday, July 28, 6:00 PM
Brecksville Library Branch 9089 Brecksville Road

Cuyahoga County residents – are you interested in learning about the benefits of rooftop solar?
Rooftop solar has become an increasingly common and affordable way to reduce household energy costs while decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.

The Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op – offered in partnership with Solar United Neighbors (a nonprofit solar advocacy group) – enables its members to save money by negotiating below market group rate pricing. Members learn about all aspects of rooftop solar and vendor-neutral support throughout the entire process.

Featured speaker will be Tristan Rader – Ohio State Director of Solar United Neighbors.
Info Session Topics:
• The process of purchasing a rooftop solar system
• Available federal tax credits and other financial incentives
• Long-term energy and cost savings
• How you can save money and receive additional support through the Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op program
• Financial options for homeowners who are unable to afford the upfront cost of solar
*If you are unable to attend in person, join us online: To register for the online webinar go to www.solarunitedneighbors.org/cuyahoga and click on the ‘Events’ tab.

Open to all Cuyahoga County residents, non-profits, and businesses.

05/26/2022

https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-photovoltaics-supply-chain-review-report

The Solar Photovoltaics Supply Chain Review, produced by the DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office with support from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, will help the federal government to build more secure and diverse U.S. energy supply chains.

05/21/2022

At the Crocker park farmers market for the Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op