Solar Empowerment Program
Make Your Home Energy-Efficient with Solar Power
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 partnerships 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.
Do you qualify?
- Household income within HUD low-income limits (HUD Median Family Income Chart Fiscal Year 2024)
- Homeowner of a single-family home (excluding mobile homes)
- Roof in good condition and suitable for solar panels
- Current on property taxes and any prior loans from SERI
Required documents:
- Photo of your electrical panel
- TEP bill
How the program works:
- Grants: Up to 60% of the rooftop system cost if your income is below 80% of the HUD Median Family Income.
- Loans: TFS will help you secure financing through the Clean Energy Credit Union, with monthly payments lower than your energy savings.
- Tax Credits: You may also qualify for federal and state tax credits to further reduce costs.
Next steps:
- Apply: Fill out the form on this page to submit your request/application and attend a free Solar Empowerment workshop.
- 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
- Free
Harnessing the power of the sun has become increasingly important in the pursuit of renewable and sustainable sources of energy. This workshop is designed to provide participants with the understanding of solar technologies, their benefits, and their components, and maintenance. The second half of the workshop will cover how the Solar Empowerment Program works. Join the workshop here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81983697936?pwd=Lk2FbdgLGvwsVs1fbL4ricFHUfNnkF.1. This workshop is in English and about 1.5 hours long. For any questions please contact hilda.cortez@seriaz.org.
Flor any questions please contact Flor Sandoval flor.sandoval@seriaz.org.