Westminster Solar Co-op releases RFP, announces info session

The 43-member Westminster Solar Co-op today issued a request for proposals (RFP) from area solar installers. The group’s participants created the co-op to save money and make going solar easier, while building a network of solar supporters. The City of Westminster, Alpine Bank, Colorado Renewable Energy Society, Solar Citisuns, Physicians for Social Responsibility – Colorado, Vote Solar, Frolic Brewing Company, and Kokopelli Beer Company are the co-op’s sponsors. The group also announced it will host an information meeting at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 30 to educate the community about solar and the co-op process.

Local installers interested in serving the group can download the RFP and response template here. Westminster residents who are interested in joining the co-op can sign up at the co-op web page.

The solar co-op is free to join and joining is not a commitment to purchase panels. Co-op participants will select a single company to complete all of the installations. They will then have the option to purchase panels individually based on the installer’s group rate. By going solar as a group and choosing a single installer, participants can save up off the cost of going solar and have the support of fellow group participants and solar experts at Solar United Neighbors.