LOWER COSTS  •  Madison residents come together to purchase and install solar systems as a community. By buying together, we can lower the cost for each participant.

REBATES  •  For Madison homes that are high-quality solar sites but don’t qualify for the statewide Focus on Energy program rebates, the City of Madison is offering a limited pool of rebates to support your solar investment.

EDUCATION  •  Through free community information sessions, we teach residents about how solar works, what return on investment they can expect, and what financing options are available. See if we’re hosting a session in your neighborhood or let us know if you’d like to host one.

SELECTED SOLAR INSTALLER  •  MadiSUN issues a Request for Proposals that is open to dozens of solar installers in the area, who compete to serve the group. A volunteer Advisory Committee helps review each competing bid and selects a preferred installation partner or partners to serve the group buy. When participants sign up, MadiSUN refers them to the selected company for a free site assessment and customized proposal.

FINANCING SOLUTIONS  •  MadiSUN participants are eligible for incentives and financing to lower their costs even further. Participants can receive a Federal Tax Credit equal to 30% of the cost of their system. Through Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy program, solar systems qualify for up to a $2000 cash rebate. Madison homeowners also have the ability to finance 100% of the cost of their system through a low-interest loan through the Clean Energy Credit Union.