PITTSBURGH \u2014 Residents across Pittsburgh and Allegheny County may begin receiving mailers about Switch Together, a group buying program for solar energy installations. Endorsed by the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, the program aims to make renewable energy installations more affordable through collective purchasing power.<\/p>\n
The initiative, organized in partnership with the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors, was announced last month for the 2026 program year. <\/p>\n
It allows homeowners to explore options for rooftop solar installations, battery storage and electric vehicle chargers. The mailers offer details on solar education resources, upcoming events and instructions on how residents can participate.<\/p>\n
During last year\u2019s program, more than 400 local residents participated in Switch Together. Those participants saw an average discount of 16% on their solar proposals.<\/p>\n
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O\u2019Connor spoke about the financial impact of the initiative for city residents. <\/p>\n
\u201cAt a time when energy costs are putting more pressure on families across the city, this program makes solar an accessible option at a discounted price to help sustainably lower utility bills,\u201d O\u2019Connor said. \u201cI\u2019d like to thank Solar United Neighbors and Allegheny County for their partnership in bringing this opportunity to our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato noted the broader community goals of the effort. <\/p>\n
\u201cTransitioning to cleaner energy is an important part of building a more resilient and sustainable Allegheny County,\u201d Innamorato said. \u201cSwitch Together gives residents an opportunity to learn more about solar and explore whether it makes sense for their homes, while using the collective buying power of our communities to make these options more accessible. We\u2019re grateful to Solar United Neighbors and our partners at the City of Pittsburgh for bringing this program back to our region.\u201d<\/p>\n
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