Solar Empowerment Program
Take control of your energy costs and support a greener future with solar energy. Solar power can help reduce your electricity bill, lower pollution, and promote energy independence. We’re here to make it easier for low-income households in the Tucson Metropolitan Area to access rooftop solar systems through a partnership with Technicians For Sustainability (TFS). Together, we offer grants designed to bring solar power to those who need it most and free solar empowerment workshops, building environmental resilience in our community.
For more information contact us today at seri@seriaz.org or (520) 321-9488. Or you can fill out our program request form HERE and we will be in touch with you soon.
Benefits/Financial assistance:
- Grants: Up to 60% of the rooftop system cost
- Loans: TFS will help you secure financing through the Clean Energy Credit Union (CECU), with monthly payments lower than your energy savings
- Energy independence
- Better for the environment
Do you qualify?
- Total household income is equal to or less than 80% of HUD Area median income (HUD Median Family Income Chart Fiscal Year 2024)
- Homeowner of a single-family dwelling (excluding mobile homes)
- Roof in good condition and suitable for solar panels
- Property taxes paid
- Current with any prior loans from SERI
Qualification documents:
- Photo of your electrical panel
- Current with your TEP bill
- Income documents for everyone in the household such as social security letter, tax return, check stubs, W2 form, unemployment letter, bank statement etc.
Steps of the Program
- Apply: Fill out the form on this page to submit your request and attend a free Solar Empowerment workshop (optional).
- Home visit: A SERI member will reach out to you to schedule a home visit to qualify your household income and to fill out an application.
- TFS Referral: A member from the TFS team will reach out to you and schedule a time to do a walk-through of your home, check the condition of your roof, and provide you with a work plan and cost of your system. Included in the cost will be the grant and the remaining balance for your loan.
- Loans: You have options for your loan. TFS can connect you with CECU to apply for a loan with them, you can choose the institution of your choice, or finance the system with your savings. Once you have decided which route to take and are approved for a loan then the process begins.
- For installation, the time varies depending on the loan and permits approval needed.
Attend a workshop
Solar Empowerment Workshop – English
Renewable Energy
Solar Empowerment
- Online
- Free
Harnessing the power of the sun is key to reducing energy costs and promoting environmental resilience. Through the Solar Empowerment Program, SERI and Technicians For Sustainability (TFS) are working together to make rooftop solar systems more accessible for low-income households in the Tucson Metropolitan Area. Participants in our 1.5-hour Solar Empowerment Workshop will gain a clear understanding of solar technology, its benefits, and how the program works. Qualifying households can receive grants covering up to 60% of system costs, with additional financing options available through the Clean Energy Credit Union (CECU). Federal and state tax credits may further reduce costs, making solar power an affordable and sustainable option.
To request more information contact us today at seri@seriaz.org or (520) 321-9488.
Or you can fill out our program request form HERE and we will be in touch with you soon.