Solar United Neighbors hosting two upcoming information sessions about local solar co-op

Residents around Richmond are forming a solar co-op to encourage more folks to go solar, and at a discount. Spurred by solar advocacy nonprofit Solar United Neighbors of Virginia, the Greater Richmond Solar Co-op aims to help residents save money and make going solar easier, while building a network of solar supporters.

The group is seeking new members and will host two information meetings, one this Thursday and another on Saturday. Both will aim to educate the community about solar and the co-op process.

The organization’s mission is to expand access to solar by educating Virginians about the benefits of distributed solar energy, helping them organize group solar installations, and strengthening Virginia’s solar policies, as well as its community of solar supporters. The group has helped hundreds of residents go solar so far.

Joining the co-op is not a commitment to purchase panels. Once the group is large enough, VA SUN will help the co-op solicit competitive bids from area solar installers.

Upcoming events

Thursday, February 22 at 6:00 PM
Varina Library, 1875 New Market Road in the East End
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Saturday, February 24
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Solar home of Phaedra Hise, 714 Holly Street in Oregon Hill
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