2023 Hamilton County Solar Co-op

Learn about solar energy, its benefits and how the solar co-op works!
Also learn how to take advantage of the 30% tax credit offered in the Inflation Reduction Act.

SOLAR INFO SESSIONS

IN-PERSON

• Thursday, June 22, 2023 6 p.m. at Zionsville Town Hall
• Saturday, August 12, 11 a.m. at Westfield Library
• Tuesday, August 22, 2023 6:30 p.m. at the Noblesville Library
• Tuesday, August 29, 2023 6 p.m. at the Carmel Library
• Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 6:30 p.m. at the Fishers Library

ONLINE

• Th, June 29, 2023, 6:30 p.m. ET
• W, July 26, 2023, 6:30 p.m. ET
• Th, August 17, 2023, 6:30 p.m. ET
• M, September 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m. ET

Neighbors across Hamilton County are invited to join the co-op to go solar together and save money.  The co-op makes it easy to go solar at a good price with a vetted installer! 

The solar co-op is offered through Solar United Neighbors of Indiana (SUN) in partnership with local nonprofits Carmel Green Initiative and Westfield Green Together and with support from the City of Carmel, City of Fishers, City of Noblesville, City of Westfield, Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and Solarize Indiana.

It’s free to join, and there’s no obligation. You can opt out at any time. Joining isn’t a binding commitment to go solar with the group, however we ask that you’re fairly certain you want to pursue a solar installation for your property. We’ll use the information you provide to pre-assess the suitability of solar for your site and to contact you about next steps for the solar co-op.

Click here to learn more and join the co-op for a free quote

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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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!

SOLAR IS GROWING
IN HAMILTON COUNTY

2017-2020 SOLAR CAMPAIGN RESULTS

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

Find Solar-friendly Neighborhoods in Hamilton County:

Hamilton County Solar-Friendly Neighborhoods

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!