Are you ready to go solar?

Join us
Thursday
Aug. 21, 2025 6 p.m.
Carmel Library

RSVP HERE

– Learn about solar basics for your home or business!
– Learn how solar protects against rate hikes, and how to take advantage of the 30% tax credit before it ends.

Have you ever thought about getting solar panels? You can protect against rate increases by generating your own clean energy. You’ll learn about solar technology, financing, tax incentives, and get your solar questions answered.

Energy is expected to get even more expensive as utilities build power plants for AI data centers! Solar helps protect against rate hikes!

Get updated on the 30% tax credit offered in the Inflation Reduction Act and other related policies. If you’ve been thinking about taking advantage of the 30% solar tax credit for your home or business, you should know that Trump’s budget bill ends the solar tax credit on Dec 31st …7 years early! So time is of the essence.

You’ll also learn about Solar United Neighbor’s Ready, Set, Solar! program that provides expert support throughout the process of going solar, including:

• A free review of your roof to see if solar panels will work for you
• One-on-one support for all your questions about going solar
• Help with installer proposals, selection and installation expectations

The program is free to join and there’s no obligation.

ONLINE WEBINARS

• Visit Solar United Neighbors to check on upcoming webinars

THIS IS AN EXCITING TIME TO GO SOLAR

• Be empowered
• On-site solar is the cleanest energy you can get.
• Let the sun pay your bills
• Save money and protect against rising electricity rates
• Be energy independent and self-sufficient
• Power your Electric Vehicle with sunshine
• Protect the environment and the future for our kids and grandkids
• Care for God’s Creation
• Maximize the economic benefit of your solar investment! Take advantage of group pricing and the federal tax credit through the Inflation Reduction Act. In addition, businesses can take advantage of accelerated depreciation.

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Find Solar-friendly Neighborhoods in Hamilton County:

Hamilton County Solar-Friendly Neighborhoods

SOLAR IS GROWING
IN INDIANA

• Solar in Indiana increased since the net metering rule was expanded, economy improved, solar prices came down & Solarize Indiana promoted solar.
• In 2011, Gov. Daniels expanded Net Metering to include all customer classes and systems up to 1 megawatt. This moved Indiana from a “D” to a “B” rating for Best Practices in Net Metering Policies.
• In 2017, Solarize Indiana was formed to promote solar. Thanks to Solarize Indiana, there are over 300 new solar homes, businesses and congregations!

2017-2020 SOLAR CAMPAIGN RESULTS

• 61 Homeowners went solar and 2,093 solar panels installed
• > 668 KW capacity with > 689 tons CO2 offset annually

How to Spot a Solar Scam:

Watch out for misleading online advertising and door-to-door sales tactics.  While there are many fantastic solar installers in Indiana offering a range of products, services, and pricing,  there have been reports of misleading, high-pressure sales tactics that often leave consumers in a bad position and give the industry a bad name. Check the Better Business Bureau. Read more.

Schools, Businesses, Churches & Municipalities:

• Hamilton Southeastern schools “flips the switch” for solar farm
• North Vernon converting to solar power for city buildings, street lights and traffic signals
• Eastern School Corporation plans adding solar panels to supply middle and high school power needs
• Center Grove Schools – Profitting from the Sun
• Sheridan Community Schools – Why this Indiana school is going completely solar
• Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation to build solar fields to help cut energy costs
• Huge solar project at Hamilton County jail to brighten budget
• Taylor School Corporation: future looks a little brighter with solar panel approval
• Tri-Creek, Tipton schools adding solar fields
• Solar Panels put money back into Delphi schools
• Richmond Quaker group embracing solar energy to power their building
• Michigan City School to Celebrate Solar Project
• Ben Davis High School, Wayne Township Schools, Indy
• Wawasee Community School Corporation, Syracuse
• Warsaw Community Schools, Northern Indiana
• Fremont Community Schools, Northern Indiana
• REPORT: Solar schools in the U.S. are increasing

Schools, businesses, churches and municipalities are going solar because it makes financial sense!