Maricopa County Solar Co-op releases RFP, announces upcoming events

On Monday, April 4, the 44-member Maricopa County Solar Co-op issued a request for proposals (RFP) from area solar installers. The group members created the co-op to save money and make going solar easier, while building a network of solar supporters. Sponsors of the co-op include MariSol Federal Credit Union, Poder Latinx, Vote Solar, City of Scottsdale – Green Building Program, CHISPA AZ, and Raza Development Fund.

Upcoming events for the co-op include an information session – presented in Spanish – on April 13 at 6pm (RSVP here), an information session – presented in coordination with Scottsdale’s Green Building Program – on April 28 at 6pm (RSVP here), and an in-person meet-and-greet at MariSol Federal Credit Union on May 11 at 6pm (RSVP here).

Local installers interested in serving the group can download the RFP and response template here. Residents of Maricopa County 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 members 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, members can save up off the cost of going solar and have the support of fellow group members and solar experts at Solar United Neighbors.