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As electricity prices keep going up and solar costs keep coming down, it makes more sense than ever for nonprofits to go solar. In addition to lowering your carbon footprint, solar lowers your nonprofit’s electricity bills, allowing you to focus resources on your mission.
That doesn’t mean that going solar is always simple for nonprofits. CollectiveSun is here to guide you through the process, and we’ll make it as simple as we can.
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How to Start a Green Team for Your Nonprofit, Solar Company, or Any Organization
You’ll also need support from within your organization. That’s where a green team can help.
What is a green team?
A green team is simply a group of people focused on promoting sustainability at an organization. In a business, a green team is generally made up of employees, supported by executive leadership. At a nonprofit, the team can include dedicated volunteers; in a house of worship, that can mean congregants.
Why start a green team?
While CollectiveSun can greatly simplify the process of going solar, we can’t make decisions for your organization — whether it’s a house of worship or another type of nonprofit. You probably can’t make decisions for your nonprofit on your own, either, especially big decisions like going solar. You’ll need to get buy-in from your organization, ideally at all levels.
A green team can help by providing education and building enthusiasm for solar and other sustainability initiatives, such as recycling programs. A green team can also….
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The Solar Spotlight:
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT!
The IRA, enacted in August 2022, included groundbreaking incentives for clean energy.
But since its passage, the industry has been scrambling to determine how to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity. In our free HeatSpring course bundle, we offer our expertise on the IRA provisions to solar developers and nonprofits, to facilitate the process of going solar and maximize your solar savings.
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The Solar Spotlight:
SOLAR SPOTLIGHT: CUMMC
Christ United Methodist Ministry Center (CUMMC) began as a church. Today, it is much more.
This ecumenical, nonprofit, faith-based urban ministry center in San Diego, California transformed from a church with a declining congregation to a bustling center that’s open 7 days a week, serving the unhoused, those in need of food or clothing, refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers.
In addition to the many services it provides, the ministry also houses the CollectiveSun offices, as part of its Impact Center co-working hub. So, we were especially thrilled to help the facility go solar.
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Supporting CUMMC’s Critical Programs
Solar is great for nonprofits because it’s about more than just lowering electric bills and carbon footprints. For a nonprofit, saving on electric bills means having more resources to support the organization’s mission. When a nonprofit has as broad an impact as CUMMC, those saved dollars go far.
The mission of Christ United Methodist Ministry Center is multifaceted: to provide a nurturing environment for worship, religious education, and fellowship for religious congregations and a base of operations for religious, charitable, and community 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in public benefit ministries, especially feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, befriending strangers, caring for the imprisoned, ministering to the sick, and quenching spiritual thirst.
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If that sounds like a lot, it’s because it is. CUMMC feeds the hungry, serving as a food bank and providing families with groceries. The organization is currently providing offsite shelter for about 120 people, says CUMMC’s Pastor Owens, whom they house for up to 6 months. CUMMC currently serves people from 29 countries, he adds, and all continents except Australia. In addition to food, the unhoused are provided clothing, places to charge phones, and bathrooms. Fifteen AA groups meet at the ministry center, including a group for the blind.
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CUMMC’s Solar Journey
It wasn’t hard for CUMMC to connect with CollectiveSun, given that our offices are in the ministry’s basement. In discussing the possibility of …
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Know A Nonprofit?
If your favorite nonprofit organization is exploring going solar and their mission is to provide programs & services that support communities of concern benefitting:
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CollectiveSun is here to help you with your solar financing.
| Interest Rates Start at 4.99% |
| Rates Are Based On Community Impact, Not Just Credit Score |
| One Simple Payment | Term Length Up To 10 Years |
| Payment Holiday Durning Construction of System | No Prepayment Penality |
Our goal is for you to end up with a solar system that reduces your carbon footprint and is a $0 down investment with a positive cash flow from day one, so it has an immediate impact on your bottom line. That’s what we want most for the organizations that are the backbone of our communities — financial and environmental sustainability that allows you to concentrate on your mission and reach your sustainability goals.
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If you’d like to learn more, schedule a meeting with Nicole here.
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Navigating the world of solar financing can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Our team of seasoned experts has been focused on delivering solar financing solutions for nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations across the country for over a decade. In just the last few years, we’ve proudly facilitated solar projects for over 200 nonprofits spanning 25 states.
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At CollectiveSun, we understand that every nonprofit is unique, and that’s why we offer a diverse range of financing options. Whether you’re considering a loan like our CollectiveSun Solar Loan designed to support your purchase of a solar system while allowing you to benefit directly from the Direct Pay Tax Rebate; exploring third-party ownership options like our CollectiveSun Solar Power Agreement (SPA); or seeking a hybrid funding model like our CollectiveSun Prepaid Solar Power Agreement (Prepaid SPA), we have the perfect solution to match your solar financing needs.
For those looking to dive deeper into how Direct Pay can benefit you, we’re excited to offer a free comprehensive course series on HeatSpring. This series covers not only Direct Pay but also the additional ITC bonus adders, providing you with all the information you need for when your filing is due.
📚 Enroll in the free course here:
CollectiveSun HeatSpring Direct Pay & More Course Series
You’ll discover how these incentives can make solar energy even more accessible and cost-effective for your nonprofit organization. Together, let’s harness the power of the sun to fuel your mission and create a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
Let’s connect and start the conversation!
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