Hamilton County Solar Co-op selects Jefferson Electric to install panels

Visit solarunitedneighbors.org/hamiltoncounty if you’d like to learn more about joining the Solar Co-op. (Photo provided)

The Hamilton County Solar Co-op has selected Jefferson Electric to install solar panels for the 86-member group. Co-op members selected Jefferson Electric through a competitive bidding process over two other firms.

The group will hold its final public information session at 7 p.m. on Oct. 8 at Fishers City Hall to educate the community about solar and the co-op process.

“It is an honor to be selected because we know how thoroughly the Selection Committee reviewed each contractor’s proposal,” said Jefferson Electric’s Max Kennerk. “We are very excited about the program and are eager to help more people go solar by providing high quality systems at a great price.”

Solar United Neighbors is working with the volunteer group Solarize Hamilton County to expand access to solar by educating Hamilton County residents about the benefits of distributed solar energy, helping them organize group solar installations, and strengthening Hamilton County solar policies and its community of solar supporters. The cities of Carmel and Fishers, Carmel Green Initiative, Westfield Green Together, Citizens Action Coalition, Earth Charter Indiana, Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light, Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter, Hoosier Environmental Council, and the Hoosier Electric Vehicle Association are sponsoring the co-op.

Co-op members selected Jefferson Electric because for its quality equipment, extensive experience and lifetime workmanship warranty.

“I am excited to work with Jefferson Electric and see how much I can save with my system,” said co-op member Tom Marvel. “I appreciate having the support of a group as I go through this process and enjoyed being able to play a role in selecting an installer as part of the Selection Committee.”

The co-op is open to new members until Dec. 31. Hamilton County residents interested in joining the co-op can sign up at solarunitedneighbors.org/hamiltoncounty.

The solar co-op is free to join, and joining the co-op is not a commitment to purchase panels. Jefferson Electric will provide each co-op member with an individualized proposal based on the group rate. By going solar as a group and choosing a single installer, members can save on the cost of going solar and have the support of fellow group members and solar experts at Solar United Neighbors. Also, Carmel Green Initiative will offer a $250 incentive to the first 10 Hamilton County homeowners who sign a contract to go solar as part of the group.

About Solar United Neighbors

Solar United Neighbors has supported more than 200 solar co-ops around the country, helping more than 4,000 homes and small businesses install solar energy systems and investing $80 million into their local economies. These co-ops are part of the organization’s mission to create a new clean and equitable energy system with rooftop solar as the cornerstone. Solar United Neighbors holds events and education programs to help people become informed solar consumers, maximize the value of their solar investment and advocate for fair solar policies. Those interested in supporting the organizations’ work and becoming a member can do so at solarunitedneighbors.org/membership.