Welcome to Solarize Oakland County!

Solarize is a community-based program that provides free, reliable information and makes solar power more affordable. Solarize OC is a partnership between the Oakland County Office of Sustainability and the non-profit Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association.

Here you will find Solarize OC resources, including scheduled events, an interest form, and FAQs.

What is Solarize Oakland County?

Solarize OC is a series of educational events that brings together community members, solar experts, and qualified solar contractors. Events are open to all Oakland County homeowners, businesses, non-profits, houses of worship, and local governments.

• Learn about solar: Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how solar energy works, what it takes to go solar, and the funding resources available.
• Connect with your community: Meet neighbors, community leaders, solar experts, and vetted installers.
• Invest in energy independence: Save money long-term and protect yourself against rising energy costs. Businesses, non-profits, and houses of worship can take advantage of limited time 30% tax credits.
• Be part of positive environmental change: Be a leader in the renewable energy transition and create a positive impact on the planet. 

Each event will cover the basics of how solar technology works, costs, benefits, and your potential savings. There will be a Q&A with solar experts, and resources for taking the next steps. This is an educational event with no sales pressure.

After the event, interested participants can get quotes, do further research, and make a decision. A bulk-buy discount between 5-15% will be applied to all attendees who go solar.

There will be multiple Solarize OC events spread throughout the county in 2026. Sign up for updates or keep an eye on the event calendar below to find an event in your community.

Interest Form – Sign up for Updates!

Why Participate in Solarize Oakland County?

Solarize connects you to reliable information so you can feel confident navigating solar energy decisions. Solar provides many benefits.

• Solar can help you save money on electricity over the course of the panel's life.
• Solar provides financial resilience to rising energy costs.
• Solar decreases your property's overall environmental impact.
• Businesses, places of worship, local governments, and non-profits have until the end of 2027 to take advantage of the 30% federal tax credit. These tax credits are protected by tax law and not subject to federal funding volatility. 

On average, the initial investment of solar panels pays for itself in less than 10 years through energy bill savings. With the additional savings offered through Solarize OC, now it is a great time to go solar.

FAQ and Additional Resources

• For answers to frequently asked questions about the Solarize program, visit GLREA’s Solarize FAQ
• For more information about residential solar, visit Oakland County’s resident solar resources
• For more information about solar for local governments, visit Oakland County local government solar resources

Disclaimer: Oakland County is not responsible for vetting or selecting contractors involved in Solarize events. Oakland County has no contractual relationship with and is not endorsing any contractor who participates in Solarize Oakland County events. GLREA is responsible for vetting and selecting participating Solarize contractors.

Upcoming Events

Additional Solarize Oakland County events will be added in the coming weeks.