Press Release

Pompano Beach residents and small business owners interested in solar energy have a new opportunity to learn about the process, explore their options, and potentially save money by purchasing solar as part of a group.

The City of Pompano Beach is partnering with the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to promote the Broward County Solar Co-op, a free program that helps homeowners and small businesses make informed decisions about installing solar panels.

The co-op is free to join, and there is no obligation to purchase or install solar. Participants receive educational resources and support throughout the process, including a free roof review to help determine whether solar may be a good fit for their property.

Once enough residents and businesses join the co-op, SUN will solicit competitive bids from local solar installers. A selection committee made up of co-op members will review the bids and select an installer to serve the group. The selected installer will then provide each participating property owner with an individualized proposal.

Each member makes their own decision about whether to move forward with installation.

By bringing together interested property owners, the co-op provides participants with an opportunity to learn about solar alongside their neighbors while benefiting from a competitive group purchasing process and independent educational support.

This is the ninth solar co-op organized by Solar United Neighbors in Broward County. Previous Broward County co-ops have helped nearly 200 families install solar, with SUN estimating more than $10 million in energy-cost savings over the lifetime of those systems.

Pompano Beach Solar 101

Pompano Beach residents who want to learn more are invited to attend a free Solar 101 information session:

Tuesday, October 20
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Pompano Beach Cultural Center
Front Conference Room
50 W. Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

The session will provide information about solar technology, costs, financing considerations, and the co-op process. Residents can attend to learn more without committing to join the co-op or purchase solar.

Additional virtual Solar 101 sessions will be offered on October 13, November 16 and December 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Broward County Solar Co-op is accepting new members through January 31, 2027.

SUN is partnering with the cities of Pompano Beach and Hollywood, the League of Women Voters of Broward County, Dream in Green, Temple Solel, and the North Broward and Palm Beach Chapters of the Climate Reality Project to promote the program.

For more information about the Broward County Solar Co-op, upcoming information sessions or how to join, visit www.SolarUnitedNeighbors.org.