After a competitive bidding process facilitated by SUN, which remains vendor neutral, members of the new group organized by SUN will select a single solar company to complete the installations. Attending an event or webinar or participating in another way does not obligate members to purchase solar. Instead, participants will have the option to individually purchase panels, as well as electric vehicle chargers, based on the installer’s group rate.
Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric co-op, among the 15 largest cooperative electric utilities nationwide and has been nationally recognized for its “perfect power” service reliability, grid innovation and solar land-use practices.
“The common denominator for these two great organizations is commitment to empowering individuals through cooperative organization and their work together can serve as a model everywhere,” said Karl R. Rabago, a SUN board member and national energy expert. “Many utilities are facing a surge in demand for EV charging. By welcoming investment from their members in on-site solar generation, while also providing options for people with unsuitable roofs to go solar, Connexus will save money for all its members as the EV market grows.”
Virtual and in-person Solar 101s are planned for January and February. More information, including how to register for the meeting is at solarunitedneighbors.org/connexus. SUN’s Bobby King and a representative of Connexus Energy are participating in the meetings. Connexus Energy’s role in the meetings is to provide information about rates and interconnection.
