The Solstice Project
The goal of Solstice Project is to bring more solar energy to low-income families and individuals who might otherwise not have the opportunity to choose renewable energy sources for their homes.
What is The Solstice Project?
The Solstice Project Mission is to improve energy equity in the communities All Energy Solar serves. This initiative provides income qualified homeowners the opportunity to partake in making our world a better place through clean energy produced by solar on their home. There are many programs to help make a solar investment affordable to low income homeowners, but there are still two significant barriers to entry for this population.
- Installing solar takes up front cash
- Receiving the 30% federal tax credit require a tax liability
Why Solar Power for your home?
Boost property value
Switching from a utility to solar power is an easy, popular way to boost energy savings and grow a home’s value.
Save money on energy
The average home can save $20,000 to $75,000 in energy costs over the lifetime of the system, which is typically 30 years.
Protection from rate increases
Electricity costs are continually rising. Going solar insulates you from rate spikes and protects your monthly budget.
Who Qualifies for Solstice Solar?
People who qualify for a range of low-income programs can participate in Solstice, including
- Habitat for Humanity candidates
- Section 8 Housing Choice voucher residents
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance designees
- Community Land Trust homeowners
- Weatherization Assistance Program participants
- WIC households
- SNAP recipients
- Medical Assistance beneficiaries
Additionally, the property must be located within the geographic boundaries of the program which at this time is Minneapolis, Minnesota, though other locations may be considered case-by-case.
The steps to solar are easy
All Energy Solar is the solar panel assessment, design and installation expert. We handle it all and make solar easy to understand.
FAQs Section
Typically, it costs thousands of dollars to install solar panels on an average home, a sum that is out of reach for most low-income homeowners.
The Solstice Project, in partnership with All Energy Solar, will install a completed solar system on the roofs of qualified participants at zero cost to the homeowner.
The Solstice Project allows qualifying homeowners to receive the benefits of solar energy without the risk and financial cost of ownership.
The solar system is 100% owned and maintained by Solstice, while the homeowner receives up to 100% of the energy produced to offset their electrical needs.
Solstice will work with the homeowner on an agreement to install and maintain the system on the property. After a pre-determined number of years have passed, the ownership rights of the solar energy system will be transferred from Solstice to the homeowner to own outright, with maintenance support from All Energy Solar.
The solar system is 100% owned and maintained by Solstice, while the homeowner receives up to 100% of the energy produced to offset their electrical needs.
Solstice will work with the homeowner on an agreement to install and maintain the system on the property. After a pre-determined number of years have passed, the ownership rights of the solar energy system will be transferred from Solstice to the homeowner to own outright, with maintenance support from All Energy Solar.
Solstice and All Energy Solar are excited to be a part of helping underserved communities play an important role in the push for sustainable energy. In addition to the support of these organizations, there are programs available through utility providers, cities, and the federal government to help offset the cost of installing a solar system based on the home’s location and utility provider. The Solstice Project will do all of the work to obtain access to these funds to help offset the costs of materials and labor needed to install the system.
Solstice and All Energy Solar have a strong belief that solar can work for most people and properties. Solstice and All Energy Solar are experts at navigating building permits, codes, structural engineering, grants, tax programs, and more.
Since 2009, All Energy Solar has sought to bring honesty, accessibility, and long-term viability to solar energy generation in Minnesota and the Midwest. Every year, All Energy Solar makes solar panel installation easy for homeowners from every background, with more than 8,500 completed projects and growing.
Wondering if you qualify
for The Solstice Project?
Finding out begins with a no-pressure conversation. We’ll answer your questions and help you discover if solar power is within reach for you.