Welcome to Solarize Oakland County!

Solarize Oakland County is a County initiative to help residents, business owners, non-profits, houses of worship, and local governments get solar power at a lower cost. This program 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 Oakland County is a community-based solar education and bulk-buy program. Solarize OC is designed to make solar power more affordable and accessible. Qualified participants include homeowners, business owners, non-profits, houses of worship, and local governments.

Solarize OC is organized through local events that bring together community members and vetted solar companies to learn about solar, ask questions, and leverage bulk-buying power. This strategy reduces soft costs for installers and allows participants to benefit from those savings.

Each event will cover the basics of how solar technology works, costs and benefits, projected future energy costs, 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. The bulk-buy discount increases with each participant who goes solar, up to a maximum of 15% off.

Additionally, 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. 

Interest Form – Sign up for Updates!

Why Participate in Solarize Oakland County?

There are many benefits for individuals, businesses, organizations, the community, and the environment. By adding solar to your property, you save money on electricity over the course of the panel's life. Solar provides financial resilience to rising energy costs. You can decrease your property's overall environmental impact with energy saving strategies and solar power.

On average, the initial investment of solar panels will pay for itself in less than 10 years through energy savings. With the additional savings offered through Solarize OC, now it is a great time to go solar. There will be 6-8 Solarize OC events spread throughout the county in 2026. Sign up for update above or keep an eye on the event calendar below to find an event in your community.

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.