School & Nonprofit Solar

Solar — one more powerful way you will positively impact your community

The benefits of solar are not just for residents and small businesses! Solar for schools and nonprofits extends the financial and environmental benefits of clean energy to entire communities.

Solar energy is a fantastic way for schools and nonprofit organizations to lock in reliable costs of electricity for decades while reducing their impact on the climate.

Benefits of solar for schools and nonprofits:

Full access to solar benefits: Schools and nonprofits can now take advantage of the federal tax credit through a new "direct payment" option, granting them a more viable path to ownership.
Savings for the entire community: Solar offers significant electric cost savings and additional revenue from excess energy generation, through Net Metering and Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).
Protection from rising utility costs: Factoring in upfront cost, including operation and maintenance, solar provides schools and nonprofits the lowest average cost of energy per kWh over system life, an estimated 50%-75% lower than grid electricity.

For NH schools, recent policy changes have made it possible for them to join a community solar farm and receive a rebate payment. More information available here.

ReVision manages projects through solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). PPAs allow schools and nonprofits, who cannot access the upfront capital, to enjoy the same benefits of clean solar power afforded to businesses and homeowners. Our team can help you assess whether your school or nonprofit is eligible for our PPA financing program.

For nonprofits and schools, a solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is an innovative financial tool which eliminates the primary barrier to going solar: access to upfront capital.

Instead of requiring a capital investment, ReVision Energy pairs the interested party with local mission-motivated solar investors who can take advantage of federal tax incentives not available to nonprofits and schools. The investor partner owns and operates the array at the municipality's location and sells the solar power to the host at below-market rates with $0 upfront cost.

Innovative Financing Tool

PPA financing offers solutions to the challenges standing between non-taxed organizations and their potential solar savings:

Investor owns/operates solar at no cost to the host (school or nonprofit)
Nonprofit buys discounted solar power and has option to buy array after 5 years
Nonprofit locks in energy savings for decades to come

Long-Term Ownership

ReVision Energy PPAs offer a 6-20 year term, with a flexible discounted early buyout option after 5 years. Long-term ownership ensures the lowest long-term levelized cost of electricity from any source at 50%-75% below existing or projected utility costs while cutting carbon pollution.

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With the transition to more affordable solar through PPAs, schools and nonprofits can protect themselves from rising utility costs and enjoy significant savings. Switching to local solar energy can also mean more room in a budget to invest in jobs, community support, or other projects.

For New England schools and nonprofits, solar presents an especially strong set of benefits that can be extended to our communities all year round. New England’s solar resource is strong, thanks to bright, cold winters and long summer days. Annually, a solar array in Maine or New Hampshire will produce a comparable amount of power to the same system installed in Houston, Texas. And since electricity is relatively expensive in the Northeast, the value of the New England system is higher than that of the system in Texas.

Solar is the clear environmental winner, with no moving parts, long-lasting equipment, and no emissions in the generation of power. In short, going solar is good for your budget, good for your community, and good for the planet!