SMSC Residential Solar Program

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Residential Solar Program

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Open

to pre-selected homeowners in the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

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If if you are one of the ten pre-selected applicants, click here to join the SMSC Residential Solar Program!

This co-op is being done in partnership with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, a federally recognized Indian Tribe. The SMSC Government will be funding ten (10) approved projects, up to $28,000 per project, under this partnership.

This solar co-op is not a legally incorporated entity. It is an informally organized group of engaged and educated consumers that SUN brings together for a limited time to leverage their buying power to get the best price and service from a local solar installer. Members of the group are encouraged to stay engaged with SUN after the solar co-op is disbanded, but this is not required.

What’s a co-op?

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.

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Updates

Updates

Please check back here for announcements and updates from Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Residential Solar Program.

Events

Events

Please check back here for upcoming events from Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Residential Solar Program.

Installers

Installers

The solar installers for Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Residential Solar Program will be posted soon.

Local installers interested in serving the group can download the RFP and learn more about bidding here: solarunitedneighbors.org/SMSCrfp.

Contact us

Contact us

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John Anderson

Minnesota Program Associate

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