The City of Flagstaff announced on May 27 the launch of the Northern Arizona Switch Together Co-op, a group-buying initiative aimed at reducing the cost of solar installations for local homeowners and small businesses. The program secures a 17% discount, which translates to an average price reduction of $5,200. Participants may also choose to add battery storage and electric vehicle chargers as part of their installation.
“The City of Flagstaff is helping households and small businesses lower their energy bills by going solar,” said City of Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett. “By making the ‘Switch Together,’ neighbors can leverage the power of bulk buying for discounts on solar installations, battery storage, and EV chargers.”
The co-op is organized in partnership with Solar United Neighbors, iChoosr, Coconino County, and the City of Sedona. No government funds are used to support this effort. Rooftop Solar, a business based in Flagstaff that provides commercial and residential solar panel systems as well as battery storage solutions across Northern Arizona, has been selected as the installer for this program.
Residents interested in participating can register or find more information at SwitchTogether.com/solar/flagstaff. Registration is free with no obligation to accept an offer; participants will receive a personalized solar recommendation after signing up. The deadline to register and accept an offer is September 9.
Solar United Neighbors will host free webinars on June 4 and August 20 at 6:00 pm (virtual), along with an in-person workshop on June 25 at Northern Pines Restaurant. “Switch Together helps you learn if going solar is right for you. You’ll have expert guidance through every step of the process,” said Jess White, Solar United Neighbors Arizona Program Associate.
For questions about participation or details about upcoming events, contact Danae Presler, Climate Program Manager.
Flagstaff operates under an elected mayor and council members who establish policy for city programs such as this one; it delivers community services through various departments while promoting public involvement via boards and commissions; it also received designation as the world’s first International Dark Sky City in 2001; its zoning codes limit outdoor lighting per acre since 1989; earlier ordinances addressed outdoor lighting issues starting in 1958—all according to, the official website.
