The Westminster Solar Co-Op:
2022 Impact Report
In 2022, the City of Westminster. Adams County, the City of Northglenn, and Solar United Neighbors (SUN), a national solar nonprofit, successfully completed the 2022 Adams Solar Co-op. The Co-op helped residents become more energy independent, save money on electricity bills, and reduced the upfront cost of installing solar. These benefits are seen in the following results:
- The total kilowatt capacity of the installed systems is 279.3 kilowatts, which is roughly equivalent to the power generated by the solar panels on top of the Colorado Convention Center.
- The total private dollars spent on the installations was $1,005,776 and will result in a 25-year energy savings of $1,313,893 for the homeowners.
- Homeowners also saw a 15-20% savings from participating in the co-op compared to an average price for solar installation.
- The City in total permitted ~800 solar installations for all building types in 2022
Read about the project here!
Co-Op Background and Overview
Building off the success of the 2021 Westminster Solar Co-Op, the City launched our 2nd solar co-up in partnership with Adams County and the City of Northglenn and Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and achieved our goal of 200 members. We will likely open the Co-Op again next year in early to mid 2023
A solar co-op is made up of residents and business owners who want to enjoy a streamlined process of going solar and save money by going together as a group. The solar co-op is free to join with no obligation to install; and will include battery and electric vehicle charging installation options for its members. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) residents can receive a federal tax credit for up to 26% off the cost of your solar array.
Learn more here!