Public Domain | City of El Paso
Public Domain | City of El Paso
El Paso, Texas – The City of El Paso along with the nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of the second series for the El Paso Solar co-op partnership aimed at helping El Pasoans go solar and install battery storage systems.
After a successful first round, this year’s co-op expects to attract even more members as interest in
solar grows and new federal incentives bring costs down.
“Helping El Pasoans access rooftop solar will benefit our economy, build local resiliency, and ensure El Paso is investing in the grid of the future,” said Nicole Ferrini, Climate and Sustainability Officer. “This co-op also helps further the City’s Strategic Plan that includes the City’s Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council mission to include increasing access to affordable renewable energy and reinforce grid reliability while driving renewable industry development.”
The FREE solar co-op will allow homeowners and business owners in El Paso to collectively learn about solar energy and leverage their combined buying power to save money. Co-ops solicit competitive bids from installers, so the co-op can obtain a competitive price and top quality.
The partnership with SUN provides an opportunity for El Pasoans to join a solar co-op and learn about solar technology, costs, financing options and considerations.
SUN will host several free information sessions to educate interested community members about solar energy and the co-op. Individuals interested in going solar can sign up for the co-op or one of the upcoming information sessions at the co-op web page: www.solarunitedneighbors.org/elpaso.
Online information meetings are planned for:
El Paso Solar Co-op 101 info session September 27, 2023 at 6 p.m. MDT Register here
Virtual via Zoom
El Paso Solar Co-op 101 info session October 4, 2023 at 6 p.m. MDT Register here
Virtual via Zoom
The first co-op group included more than 110 members and more than 25 signed contracts, translating to 203kW of new solar installed.
“We were thrilled to discover the El Paso Solar Co-op as a way to go solar,” said Tyler Dominguez, a 2022 co-op member who installed solar last summer. “The co-op provided resources and solar experts that helped us feel confident in our decision. Now, I’m excited to be saving money on my electric bills.”
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