Solar Energy Education and Affordability
Discover programs that make solar more affordable and accessible, such as loans, crowdfunding, and solar cooperatives.
Residential Loan Programs
- Zero down, low-interest loans with flexible terms for home improvements
- For any interested homeowner
- No minimum credit score, no income limits, no minimum asset or home equity required
- Learn more at: Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF)
Crowdfunding Loan Program: KIVA
- Zero down, low-interest loans with flexible terms for home improvements
- For women, veterans, and military families with distressed credit histories and/or no credit scores
- No minimum credit score, no income limits, no minimum asset or home equity required
- Learn more at: Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF)
Multifamily, Non-profit and Community Energy Improvement Loans
- Low-cost financing for energy improvements
- For low- and moderate-income (LMI) multifamily properties, apartment buildings, and community-based non-profit organizations serving LMI residents
- Learn more at: Solar Energy and Loan Fund (SELF) and Inclusive Property Capital (IPC)
Solar Cooperatives
- Bulk discounts on going solar in a group; one-on-one expert help; educational resources and webinars
- For any interested household, non-profit organization, municipal government, or small business
- Learn more at: Solar cooperatives
- More about: the issues in Florida, incentives and financing, and support with going solar on your own
Go Solar Guide by Solar United Neighbors
- Click here for the Go Solar Guide: A free glossary of terms you’ll need to know, a checklist to officially make the switch, information about costs and financing options, whether your roof is good for solar, and more
- Click here for Solar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Community Solar by Solar United Neighbors
- An overview of one of the most cost-beneficial, community-oriented ways for residents to go solar (which we don't have in Florida yet) and tips to spot false utility marketing
- Click here to learn more