The city of Evansville is partnering with a non-profit to boost solar power. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:
Mayor Stephanie Terry says the partnership with the Southwest Indiana Solar Co-op comes at the right time:
"When many city residents are feeling the impact of rapidly increasing utility costs and they're looking for ways to take more control over their energy future."
Christopher Norrick of Solar United Indiana Neighbors says adding a solar array to your home can cost 15-to-30-thousand dollars:
"You are sort of pre-purchasing 20-to-30 years of solar power up front. And so, you're kind of insulating yourself from those continuous increases in rates."
Norrick has a tip for residents who want to make the investment:
"We are encouraging folks to install a little bit of a smaller solar system that will save you money up front and also have (a) quicker payback period."
Norrick notes the city of Evansville is not providing any funding for the co-op:
"Unlikely for this year but I am already looking for the 2027 co-op and I hope there's some significant grant support for that cop-op."
Once the co-op reaches 30 members, bids will be solicited from local installers and reviewed by a selection committee.
Each participant can then decide whether to move forward with the solar installation.
Residents can learn more at a free public information session at EVPL Central next Monday at 5:30 p.m.
Another session is set for Wednesday, May 20th, at EVPL McCullough at 1 p.m.
