{"id":76,"date":"2020-05-29T07:43:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T07:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/?post_type=program&#038;p=76"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:36:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:36:31","slug":"solar","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/programs\/solar\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar for Nonprofits"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\r\n                         <div class=\"container\">\r\n                         <div class=\"row\">\r\n                         <div class=\"col-xl-12\">\r\n                         <div class=\"default-details-box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:22px\">Unlock savings for your nonprofit organization with solar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">PowerOptions delivers solar solutions tailored to nonprofits and public entities across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Since 2011, we\u2019ve completed over 70 projects totaling 80+ megawatts\u2014making ours one of the largest nonprofit solar portfolios in the region. Our members are expected to save more than $125 million over 20 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">By introducing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model to the market, we made it possible for nonprofits to benefit from tax-based incentives without upfront costs. Our consortium\u2019s scale allows us to offer transparent pricing and strong customer protections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/div><\/div>\r\n                       <\/section>\n\n<section>\r\n                         <div class=\"container\">\r\n                         <div class=\"row\">\r\n                         <div class=\"col-xl-12\">\r\n                         <div class=\"default-details-box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>What makes our solar program different?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Our solar energy program is designed around the needs of our members in MA, RI, and CT our solar program helps non-profits and public entities reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and meet sustainability goals. Here\u2019s what\u2019s included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Zero upfront costs &#8211;<\/strong> We eliminate capital costs using Power Purchase Agreements, all available state and federal incentives reflected in your low price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Expertise and guidance &#8211; <\/strong>Our developer works with you to identify the most advantageous solar opportunities for your nonprofit: carport, rooftop, ground-mount, or off-site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Installation, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar panels &#8211; <\/strong>Once the location is decided, our developer takes on all the responsibilities of your solar panels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Pre-negotiated PPA&nbsp; &#8211;<\/strong> Our pre-negotiated Power Purchase Agreement has a fixed per kWh price locked in for twenty years.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Easy Access for Public Entities &#8211; <\/strong>Public Entities in Massachusetts may participate without conducting individual procurement (MGL Chap. 164, Sec. 137).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry Expertise<\/strong> &#8211; We have decades of experience working with <a href=\"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/sectors\/publicschools\/\">public schools<\/a>, universities, housing authorities, municipalities, and other types of nonprofits and public entities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/div><\/div>\r\n                       <\/section>\n\n<section>\r\n                         <div class=\"container\">\r\n                         <div class=\"row\">\r\n                         <div class=\"col-xl-12\">\r\n                         <div class=\"default-details-box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-poweroptions-gutenberg-custom-block-metrix metrix-wrapper\"><div class=\"count-box\"><span>$<\/span><span class=\"count\" data-count=\"120\">0<\/span><span class=\"uppercase\">M<\/span><\/div><span class=\"italic grey\">in savings<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-poweroptions-gutenberg-custom-block-metrix metrix-wrapper\"><div class=\"count-box\"><span><\/span><span class=\"count\" data-count=\"85\">0<\/span><span class=\"uppercase\">+<\/span><\/div><span class=\"italic grey\">Megawatts<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-poweroptions-gutenberg-custom-block-metrix metrix-wrapper\"><div class=\"count-box\"><span><\/span><span class=\"count\" data-count=\"70\">0<\/span><span class=\"uppercase\">+<\/span><\/div><span class=\"italic grey\">projects<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/section>\n\n<section>\r\n                         <div class=\"container\">\r\n                         <div class=\"row\">\r\n                         <div class=\"col-xl-12\">\r\n                         <div class=\"default-details-box\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-16-at-13.58.08.png\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/solar_program-1080p.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/section>\n\n<section>\r\n                         <div class=\"container\">\r\n                         <div class=\"row\">\r\n                         <div class=\"col-xl-12\">\r\n                         <div class=\"default-details-box\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/div>\r\n                       <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-poweroptions-gutenberg-homepage-text-and-image\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xl-12\"><div class=\"default-box-wrapper image-left\"><div class=\"default-text-box fade-in\"><figure><img\/><\/figure><div class=\"default-info-desc\"><span class=\"italic grey\">Featured Case Study<\/span><h2>Salem State University<\/h2><p class=\"grey\">Salem State University, committed to carbon-neutrality by 2050, installed three of five rooftop solar arrays, saving nearly $1 million in electricity costs over 20 years, reducing 7,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and providing over 1,000 students with hands-on experience in solar energy.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/case-study\/salem-state-university\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:black\">Read More<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--circle-arrow\" src=\"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/wp-content\/themes\/poweroptions\/img\/icons\/icon--arrow-circle-white.svg\" alt=\"Icon Arrow\" width=\"33\" height=\"27\" data-post-color=\"black\"\/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"default-img-wrapper fade-in\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DJI_0043-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"645\" height=\"645\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-poweroptions-gutenberg-homepage-text-and-image\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xl-12\"><div class=\"default-box-wrapper image-right\"><div class=\"default-text-box fade-in\"><figure><img\/><\/figure><div class=\"default-info-desc\"><span class=\"italic grey\">Procurement &amp; Energy Solutions <\/span><h2>SolarShare: Share the Benefits of Solar with Your Community<\/h2><p class=\"grey\">SolarShare helps nonprofit and public organizations develop solar projects that provide dependable long-term savings while creating meaningful community impact. Built on PowerOptions\u2019 proven solar program\u2014with competitively procured pricing, strong contractual protections, and reliable financial benefits\u2014SolarShare offers flexible structures, including no-upfront-cost PPAs or direct system ownership. What sets SolarShare apart is its ability to expand and share the value it generates, ensuring organizations achieve both financial stability and measurable community benefit.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/solarshare-share-the-benefits-of-solar-with-your-community\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:black\">Learn More<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon--circle-arrow\" src=\"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/wp-content\/themes\/poweroptions\/img\/icons\/icon--arrow-circle-white.svg\" alt=\"Icon Arrow\" width=\"33\" height=\"27\" data-post-color=\"black\"\/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"default-img-wrapper fade-in\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/poweroptions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/solar-panel.webp\" alt=\"Solar Panels\" width=\"645\" height=\"645\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-poweroptions-gutenberg-hero-section-with-form\"><div class=\"poweroptions-gutenberg-hero-section-with-form full-width-wrapper full-width-wrapper--form bg-grey\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xl-12\"><div class=\"default-details-box default-details-box--form\">\n<h2>Want to find out more about how solar can save your nonprofit money?<\/h2>\n<p>Get in touch with us today and speak to one of our experts to find out how you can use PowerOptions\u2019 solar program to save your nonprofit organization money and demonstrate your commitment to the environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll begin with a free, no-obligation site-evaluation to identify your best options.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"programs-form-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"iframe-quick-contact\" src=\"https:\/\/go.poweroptions.org\/l\/1085022\/2026-03-26\/2vrvfmx\" width=\"645\" height=\"490\" type=\"text\/html\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border: 0\"><\/iframe><span class=\"text-center\">We\u2019ll contact you shortly.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>No capital costs, no responsibilities for operations or maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Full benefits of state and federal incentives to lower your price.<\/li>\n<li>RECs to green-up your energy supply with wind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":896,"template":"","class_list":["post-76","program","type-program","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Solar for Nonprofits: Procurement &amp; Energy Solutions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"PowerOptions helps nonprofits &amp; public entities in MA, CT &amp; RI save with expert solar &amp; renewable energy procurement support. 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