Solar Hot Water Systems

have never been so affordable

Save 30% to 40% on a solar hot water system installation with Co-op Power's Neighbor to Neighbor Program. You help four other members install their system and everyone comes to help you install yours under the supervision of a professional installer.

Join over 70 Co-op Power members who have taken advantage of this unique old New England barn-raising style program. If you're a member, you won't get a better deal anywhere else.  If you're not a member yet, you'll get a great deal and be able to sign up for a full membership just for the price of the $25/year annual dues.

If you don't mind spending a bit more, you can also have a professional installation.  Contact Co-op Power and we'll refer you to one or more of the solar hot water installers in our vendor network. Members also get a 2% discount off the total price of the system, generally $200-$300 dollars.

Call today to schedule a site visit for either program! (877)-266-7543

How Neighbor to Neighbor Installations work

• Contact us to schedule a site visit.
• One of our professional solar hot water installers will see if your home or business has enough sunlight for a solar hot water system. They'll design the system and give you a proposal that will give you a summary of equipment to be installed and installation costs.
• You'll help four other people install their system.
• Our professional installer and a group of Co-op Power members will come to install your system

Rebates and Financing

Co-op Power will help you maximize your rebates.  You can receive a 30% federal tax credit for the total price of your solar hot water system. You can receive a 15% state tax credit in Massachusetts up to $1000. There will also be a pilot rebate program starting in Feb 2011 in Massachusetts, paying $365 per installed panel. Massachusetts residents also have access to 0% interest MassSAVE Heat Loan.  With the Heat Loan program, you can get a solar hot water system installed for no money down and make your loan payments from your hot water savings. You'll need an energy audit through MassSAVE to qualify for the Heat Loan.  (Visit www.dsireusa.org to find out about other state incentives.)

Contact Co-op Power at 877-266-7543 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Site Visit Fee

Site visits generally cost $50 to $75, depending on where you live and which installer you use.  This payment covers a portion of the professional installers time and travel expenses coming to your house, designing your system, and preparing the written proposal for you.  One way Co-op Power works to keep costs down is to pay installers fairly for the time they put in, so that they don't have to raise their installation costs to cover unpaid site visits. Value in. Value out.  It just works better that way.

FAQ

Do I need to be a member of Co-op Power?

No, but once you compare the costs and benefits, we think it will become clear to you that you will want to become a member. Click here to learn how.

How quickly will my system pay for itself?

Depending on the site and your hot water costs, the system usually pays for itself in 3-7 years.

I can't go on a roof, will I be helpful at an installation?

We get lots of folks who either don't feel they are handy enough or don't want to be on a roof. This is not a problem! There are always jobs to do that do not require prior experience. The "roof team" is just one of three teams that work on the installation. There is also a basement team and a piping team. Each of the teams require a varying degree of technical skill.

I don't want to do a neighbor to neighbor installation, can Co-op Power still install a solar hot water system for me?

Yes we can! We can set you up with a Professional Installation and, if you're a member, you'll receive 2% off the total cost of your installation.

What is it like at a member to member installation?

The installations are lots of fun. You get to meet great people, share good food, and learn how to install a solar hot water system.

Reduce your dependency on fossil fuel! Reduce your carbon footprint!

Call us today to schedule a site visit!  877.266.7543