Nonprofit Solar
We Believe in Making Solar Accessible for Everyone
Some people look at nonprofit organizations and see solar energy as a challenge too difficult to overcome. At O3 Energy®, we see nonprofits as uniquely suited to benefit from solar power, and we have the creative solutions to make it possible.
Solar for Nonprofit Organizations
When we started O3 Energy, we dedicated ourselves to making solar energy available for everyone. Solar for a nonprofit organization might come with a different set of challenges than commercial or residential solar, but our team has ample experience in overcoming those hurdles.
In the past, nonprofits struggled to take advantage of modern alternative energy like solar installations. Today, clean energy has become more affordable, and financial options for tax-exempt organizations are increasing. Nonprofits basically have two options when it comes to solar power:
- Direct Ownership: Owning your system directly means you purchase the system for your property or building, and you own all the electricity generated by the solar panels. If you can raise and manage the capital required, this option offers a substantial return on investment and the opportunity for things like nonprofit solar grants.
- Third-Party Ownership: With third-party ownership, O3 Energy would own, operate, and maintain the solar system for you. Your organization would pay monthly for the energy generated. Your organization would still be able to reduce spending and help the environment without needing the upfront capital for a system.
Your exact arrangement for third-party ownership depends on multiple factors. Once we meet with you to learn more about your situation, we can give you exact details and accurate predictions on factors like your expenses and expected ROI.
Want to Know More About Our Experience With Nonprofits?
Take a moment to explore our past success and completed projects across the renewable energy industry.
Solar System Fundraising
Nonprofits often depend entirely on donations for their operating funds. To some, this might seem like it limits their ability to collect the capital for a solar energy system. The truth is this makes them uniquely capable of raising funds in a way that few other organizations can.
Nonprofit organizations can use the renewable energy aspect of solar power to encourage donations for their solar project. Many times, we’ve seen donors who are happy to make a donation they know will make a real difference in the future of the nonprofits they support and the environment.
Community Engagement in Clean Energy
These organizations are often looking for ways to educate and engage the community around them. A solar project is a perfect opportunity to get the community involved and spread the word about affordable clean energy.
People on the outside often overlook electricity bills as an ongoing expense for nonprofits. An initiative like this can also be used to raise awareness of the other challenges your nonprofit is facing. Not only does solar energy reduce pollution and harmful emissions, it’s one more way your organization can commit to helping the community and earn recognition for it.
Solar for Nonprofits Gives You More Money for Your Mission
Yes, the tax-exempt status for nonprofit organizations prevents them from taking advantage of financial savings from federal tax credits and state incentives. However, the most crucial factor to remember is solar energy reduces the cost of your daily operations. Those energy bill savings give you the ability to open your cash flow up to other opportunities.
Want to make your solar system more effective? Invest in energy-efficiency upgrades for your property and facility. Ask O3 Energy how you can help your solar panels do more.
The majority of solar systems last somewhere between 25 and 30 years. Based on the national average, your organization will earn thousands of dollars in savings over its lifetime.
If anything does go wrong with your system or equipment, O3 Energy will be there to enforce the manufacturer’s warranty and maintain the quality of its performance. To learn more about solar for nonprofit organizations, reach out to O3 Energy today.