The City is committed to sustainability and encourages its residents to do the same. Installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on your home is a safe and easy way to help reach the goals established by the Climate Action Plan. Benefits of solar power include cleaner air, increased energy security, and reduction of harmful emissions.

Northern Arizona Solar Co-op

The City of Sedona has launched Switch Together to help households become more informed about their solar and/or battery storage options and to save on high-quality solar installations and/or home battery storage, if homeowners decide they want to move forward and talk to a contractor. 

The Switch Together program, offered in partnership with Solar United Neighbors, helps homeowners and small businesses secure a quality rooftop solar installation at a discounted price through the power of group buying. The program also offers discounted prices for optional add-ons such as home battery storage, and electric vehicle chargers. 

How Does Switch Together Work?

Switch Together organizes groups of residents who are interested in going solar, together. By organizing a group purchase for rooftop solar and optional battery storage systems, Switch Together can get a better deal for each household participating in the group.

1. Registration: Sign up online today. It’s free to join. There’s no obligation to make a purchase.
2. Installer Selection/Award: Pre-vetted installers participate in an auction. The best bid(s) for our program participants win.
3. Personal recommendation: You'll get a personal installation proposal based on your registration details.
4. Make Your Decision: Once you get the offer, you can decide if you want to accept and proceed with a consultation with your assigned installer. If you choose to accept, you will be asked to pay a program reservation fee in order to proceed and be connected with your program-assigned contractor.
5. Installation: If you accept your recommendation, your installer will contact you to schedule your consultation meeting and discuss any specific considerations for your potential project. A site survey will verify your roof's suitability, if needed, and households are then presented with a final design and contract from their installer. 

Is rooftop solar a good fit for my home?

Consider the following when deciding if solar is right for your home:

• Does your roof or installation site have uninterrupted sun from 9 AM to 3 PM? Google's Project Sunroof is a free tool to assess your roof's solar potential. Savings suggested by Project Sunroof are likely inaccurate because the method is not disclosed and not tied to current local utility rates.
• Request a specific savings analysis from a qualified solar contractor.
• Consider the age and condition of your roof. Removing a solar PV system to replace a roof can be expensive, so it is recommended to replace or upgrade an old roof before installing a solar system.

Rebates and Incentives guide

Many rebates and incentives are available to help make solar PV systems more affordable. Click on the links below to learn about applicable rebates and incentives available to Arizona residents:

• Federal Tax Credit (Investment Tax Credit)
• Residential Solar and Wind Energy System Tax Credit
• Energy Equipment Property Tax Exemption
• Solar and Wind Equipment Sales Tax Exemption
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Energy Efficient Mortgage Program
• Rural Energy for America - Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants for Rural Small Business and Agricultural Producers