Solar

The City of Tampa is working on several policy and program updates to support solar and renewable forms of energy. The City of Tampa is U.S. Department of Energy SolSmart Bronze recipient, meaning the city thoroughly reviews ordinances and building codes to make faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to install solar. The City currently assessing city-owned real estate and roof space to add solar arrays in support of Mayor Castor’s pledge to transition City operations to 100% renewable energy.

For more information about installing solar on your home, visit https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/

Switch Together Tampa¶

Sign up for free at SwitchTogether.com/Solar/Tampa by May 28, 2025.

Switch Together is a solar group buying program offered in partnership with the national nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN). The City of Tampa has partnered with SUN for several years to offer residents a resource to learn about and access solar in a co-op model (See our past 2024 co-op). The 2025 program offers an opportunity for residents and small businesses to go solar using group buying, with guidance from the expertise of nonprofit Solar United Neighbors. Switch Together ensures that participants have access to the resources they need to make an informed decision about whether solar is the right fit for their home or business.

Switch Together offers free educational webinars and in-person events to explain the process and answer any questions you may have about solar energy. Additionally, participants will have access to pro bono consultations through Solar United Neighbor’s Helpdesk.

Still have questions? Please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.

How does Switch Together work?¶

Switch Together organizes groups of residents who are interested in going solar. By organizing a group purchase of solar panels, Switch Together can get a better deal for everyone in the group.