Considering Solar? Join the Westminster Solar Co-Op!

The City of Westminster launched Solar Switch Westminster to help homeowners and small businesses understand their solar options and save money and secure a quality rooftop solar installation.

Using group buying and the expertise of nonprofit Solar United Neighbors, Solar Switch ensures that participants get a great deal on solar and battery storage and can make an informed decision.

The Solar Switch Westminster fall program is now open for registrations.

How does Solar Switch work?

Solar Switch organizes groups of homeowners to buy solar, together. By organizing a group purchase for solar panels, Solar Switch can get a better deal for everyone in the group.

Registration Sign up online today. It comes at no cost, and there are no obligations.
Auction: Pre-vetted installers participate in an auction. The best bid wins.
Personal recommendation: Based on your registration details, you'll get a personal recommendation.
Make Your Decision: Once you get the offer, you can decide if you want to accept and proceed with a site survey. If you choose to accept, you will be asked to pay a small deposit towards the full cost of your solar installation.
Installation: If you accept your recommendation, Solar Switch will transfer you to the installer that won the auction. The installer will contact you for a survey and set an installation date. The survey will verify your roof's suitability and result in a final offer.

Watch a video about the process here

In the most recent program, homeowners saved an average of $5,800 on a standard-sized solar installation. The federal solar tax credit can further reduce system costs, making solar energy more accessible than ever before. It is free to register, and there is no obligation to purchase a system.

Learn more and Register at SolarSwitch.com/Westminster

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Save Money, Live Better:

Residential Tax Credits And Rebates: Energy Efficiency, Solar, EVs, And More!

Follow the three steps below to learn how you or your family can save on utility bills, get support to purchase energy-saving appliances, electric vehicles, and access the economic opportunities of the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) tax credits and rebates!

Next, dive deeper with the following resources:

Are you a business, non-profit, or educational institution? Learn about your tax credits and rebates opportunities here!

Zero Fare for Youth

Youth 19 and younger can just hop on board any and all RTD services.

To ride at no cost as part of this program, youth must be prepared to show one of the following pieces of information: current school ID, valid government-issued ID, alien registration/permanent resident card, Military ID/dependent card with DOB, RTD-issued youth special discount card.

Learn more here!

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Sustainability News

Clean Air, Clean Yards, Clean Community

Three residents received electric lawn mowers and five residents received electric leaf blowers as part of the Sustainability Office's efforts to improve local air quality and reduce pollution. Through a partnership with Adams County Health Department's Local Entity Air Network (CLEAN) program, Staff provided resources on green landscaping practices at National Night Out and Westy Fest. A giveaway for electric landscaping equipment was held to promote the tax credit available to all Colorado residents, which provides a 30% point-of-sale discount on electric-powered lawn equipment at participating retailers.

Additionally, through this CLEAN partnership, an air quality sensor was installed at Irving Street Library to monitor and inform residents of Westminster’s local air quality. The Sustainability Office aims to support education and action on local air quality through continuing efforts such as these throughout 2025.

Learn more about the discount on electric equipment and Westminster's air quality here!

Congratulations to Leanna Organics-the 2024 SAGE Sustainable Business of the Year!

The 2024 Sustainable Business of the Year Award was awarded to Leanna Organics. A two-time SAGE Accelerator Grant recipient, Leanna Organics is deeply committed to sustainability and eco-friendly operations. Several highlight initiatives include:

All of their products are made with organically sourced ingredients, promoting customers' wellness and the planet's health.
Leanna’s uses recyclable and biodegradable packaging to minimize their environmental footprint, ensuring that products are as green as possible from start to finish. They have entirely plastic free packaging and are transitioning to being a completely zero-waste operation!
As a family-owned and operated small business, Leanna Organics is passionate about their customers and are passionate about helping them on their holistic wellness journey.

Learn more about Leanna Organics here

Highlights from progress on the Sustainability Plan:

Since the Sustainability Plan was adopted in 2020, the City has made great strides in implementing the strategies and achieving targets. Learn more about our progress and read the Sustainability Plan Report (2023)

A sustainable community is a desirable place to live, work, visit and play. At the core, sustainability is about creating an economically strong, socially vibrant, and environmentally healthy community for current and future generations.