Northern Arizona Solar Co-op

Open

to residents and businesses in Flagstaff, Sedona, and rural Coconino County

Jan 24, 2025

last day to join the co-op

About

Imagine walking into a solar company’s office with 50 or 100 of your neighbors and saying, “We all want to get solar. What kind of deal can you give us?”

That’s a solar co-op!

In fact, it’s even better than that. In addition to competitive pricing on solar panels, you get:

  • Info to help you understand solar. Our vendor-neutral solar experts are here to help you understand how solar works and make the best decision for your energy needs.
  • A direct line to ask specific questions. You can call or email us anytime you need help. We’ll be here now and long after you install solar.
  • A team that solicits and reviews proposals from solar companies. First, Solar United Neighbors requests bids on your behalf. Then, a committee of your fellow co-op members meet to assess the pros and cons and select the best installer for the group. (Note: If that sounds interesting to you, you’re also welcome to join the selection committee!)
  • Community. You’ll join the growing solar movement. You’ll have a built-in network of support and inspiration from others who, like you, are taking a stand for energy freedom and advancing the clean energy economy.
  • A bigger impact! Going solar creates jobs, and puts energy production and its benefits back in the hands of the people and contributes to cleaner air and water for everyone. A solar co-op amplifies those outcomes exponentially.

Watch the video below to learn more about our solar co-op process and its benefits, or view our FAQs.

How does a co-op work?

Cost & Savings

How much does solar cost? How much can you save?

Sample cash purchase4kW8kW
Average AZ solar pricing ($2.75/Watt)$11,000$22,000
30% Federal tax credit-$3,300-$6,600
State tax credit-$1,000-$1,000
Net cost$6,700$14,400
Estimated year 1 electric savings$1,019$1,634
Estimated year 10 savings (cumulative)$10,895$17,473
Estimated lifetime savings (25 years)$30,507$48,925
Net Profit*$23,807$34,525
*Example pricing only: Actual system size will vary. Modeling assumptions: APS customer consuming 13,343 kWh/yr; R–1, Large Tier 3 Fixed Energy rate plan before solar and TOU-E rate plan after solar; 2%/yr electricity price increase; -0.5%/yr panel degradation; 1,688 yearly kWh production per 1kW of solar; 180 degrees of azimuth; 20 degrees of tilt.
Sample loan purchase4kW4kW8kW8kW
Interest rate of 7%, 30% down (then take the tax credit)10 year15 year10 year15 year
Monthly loan payment$78$61$168$130
Monthly electric savings-$84-$84-$136-$136
Net monthly payment$0$0$32$0
Net profit (25 years)**$21,171$19,667$28,861$25,627
**Example Pricing only. Actual cost depends on system size, interest rate, credit score, and other factors. Prices do not include incentives besides 30% federal tax credit and $1,000 state tax credit. Chart reflects year one average savings. Savings will grow each year as avoided utility electricity costs increase.

Featured Partners

  • City of Flagstaff

  • City of Sedona

  • Coconino County, Arizona

Updates

Updates

Northern Arizona Solar Co-op releases RFP, announces Solar 101s

The 15-member (with a goal of 150) Northern Arizona Solar Co-op today issued a request for proposals (RFP) from area solar installers. The group members created the co-op to save…

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Events

Events

Sedona Solar 101 (Opens in a new tab)

Sedona Solar 101

Join us Tuesday, October 29, at 6 p.m. Arizona time in the Sedona Public Library. Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take…
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PDT In-person, Solar 101 Arizona
Cabin with solar panels on the roof surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
Flagstaff Solar 101 (Opens in a new tab)

Flagstaff Solar 101

Join us Wednesday, October 30, at 6 p.m. Arizona time at Mother Road Brewing Company. Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take…
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PDT In-person, Solar 101 Arizona
Pink house with solar panels on roof. Woman stands in front with sign about solar.
Installers

Installers

The solar installers for Northern Arizona Solar Co-op will be posted soon.

Local installers interested in serving the group can download the RFP and respond here.

Contact Us

Contact Us

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Adrian Keller

Arizona Program Director
Solar United Neighbors of Arizona

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