The City of Richmond Office of Sustainability (OOS) is proud to announce the launch of Switch Together, a group solar buying program developed in partnership with the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors. The program gives Richmond residents a streamlined, cost-effective path to installing rooftop solar and battery storage at their homes.

Switch Together is free to join and carries no obligation. Through a competitive auction process, vetted solar installers bid for the opportunity to serve program participants, resulting in set group pricing that yields significant savings. On average, participants save $6,300 on a typical solar installation. The program has already helped over 3,800 Virginia households take control of their energy future.

“Solar energy is one of the most direct ways Richmond residents can reduce their energy costs and contribute to our community’s climate goals,” said Laura Thomas, Director of the Office of Sustainability. “Switch Together makes that opportunity accessible, transparent, and hassle-free.

Residents can register for free at https://switchtogether.com/en/solar/Richmond/home.  Upon registering, participants receive a personalized offer detailing estimated costs, projected savings, and information about the vetted installer selected for their neighborhood. Registrants will not receive sales calls and their information will not be shared with third parties.

Residents interested in learning more before making a decision can attend free webinars and in-person information sessions offered through the program. Details are available at the program website.

The deadline to accept an offer is July 15, 2026. For questions or concerns you can reach out to [email protected].