RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
Empower Your Future with clean and affordable Solar Energy
WHY SOLAR?
Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that reduces our reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. By harnessing the power of the sun, we can create a sustainable energy future for our community, providing long-term economic and environmental benefits.
Bringing Clean Energy to Our Community
At 4CORE, we're committed to fostering sustainable energy solutions and making solar power accessible to everyone in our community. Our solar initiatives benefit the environment and our local residents, with a special focus on income-qualified households.
Expanding Solar Access with Project sunshare and Shaw Solar
4CORE is teaming up with Shaw Solar to bring you Project SunShare. This initiative brings affordable rooftop solar power to working homeowners in Southwest Colorado who otherwise couldn't afford it. This close-to-home initiative is a shining example of how we can work together to create a more sustainable and equitable future.
By helping these income-qualified households, we contribute to their energy independence and reduce their utility costs, resulting in years of significant savings. By making solar power more accessible, we aim to lower energy bills, reduce carbon footprints, and contribute to a healthier environment for future generations.
Funding for Project SunShare is provided by Shaw Solar, local donors, and a sliding-scale contribution from the participant.
This program is available to working homeowners within Shaw Solar's service territory, which includes the majority of Archuleta, La Plata, and Montezuma Counties, along with the towns of Silverton and Dolores. Qualified applicants will be pre-selected through a lottery process.
Additionally:
You must own your own home and meet solar site requirements.
Make at or below 150% AMI and provide supporting documents.
Applications will be accepted from Feb 1-28, 2025. The lottery will be drawn in March 2025.
The spirit of this program is to serve those who truly could not afford rooftop solar.
Please only apply if your income qualification truly represents your financial well-being.
What to Know About Project SunShare
Application Window: February 1-28, 2025
The target audience for this program is households earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) up to 150% AMI. See if you qualify here. For reference, the 2024 80% AMI in La Plata County is $70,720 for a two-person household.
Thanks to Shaw Solar's generous equipment donation, the project has secured 100 kW of solar panels— enough to power 20-25 solar arrays!
While Shaw Solar has generously donated equipment, local donors are also supporting Project SunShare. Qualified applicants will contribute the remaining cost based on a sliding scale—if you make 80% AMI, you will contribute less than a household making at or below 150% AMI.
Homeowner contributions are eligible for the 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit, which provides additional savings.
Join us in illuminating a path toward energy equity in our community.
Project SunShare is making rooftop solar power accessible to hardworking homeowners in Southwest Colorado who might not otherwise afford it. This local initiative exemplifies how collective action can drive a cleaner, more resilient, and more equitable energy future.
By donating to Project SunShare, you’re empowering income-qualified families to achieve energy independence and lower their utility bills—providing them with lasting financial relief. Every contribution, big or small, helps bring the transformative benefits of solar power to those who need it most.
Donate now to Project SunShare and watch your impact shine!
Sunnyside Community Solar Program
In partnership with La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), we are proud to introduce the Sunnyside Community Solar Program. This initiative is dedicated to bringing solar power to those who need it most. This program not only helps reduce energy costs but also supports our mission to promote sustainability and energy independence in our region.
Are you interested in learning more about our solar initiatives or finding out if you qualify for our programs?
Discover how you can take part in the solar revolution and help build a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
Additional Solar energy Resources
Explore solar options and qualified solar installers with resources from LPEA, including their Sunnyside Community Solar Program, and the City of Durango.
Energy Sage consumer resources for solar
