Switch Together to Access Affordable Solar & Energy Storage
With over 70 nationwide municipal governments finding success through the Switch Together program, Connecticut municipalities are encouraged to collaborate with the Connecticut Green Bank and Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to access Switch Together’s affordable, group buying power for residential solar and battery storage.
What is Switch Together?
Switch Together partners with local governments, state agencies, and non-profits to make sustainable energy transitions such as solar and battery storage accessible and affordable for everyone. A free, trusted, turnkey solar and storage program for your residents, Switch Together combines group-buying power, a solar help desk, educational content, digital and mail promotion, outreach support and installer vetting.
Through their current campaigns across 10 states and around the globe, Switch Together has facilitated more than 200,000 solar installations and 50,000 battery systems, reducing CO2 production by more than 230 million tonnes and saving consumers $138 million in lifetime energy savings.
Now, Connecticut Green Bank is partnering with SUN to bring Switch Together to Connecticut communities.
Why is Connecticut Green Bank Supporting Switch Together?
Since 2011, Connecticut Green Bank has helped make clean energy more accessible and affordable. The Green Bank is partnering with SUN to continue this mission through Switch Together, providing homeowners in participating communities with easier access to solar and storage. By reducing barriers to affordability and making it easier to understand incentives and financing, more homeowners can make the switch to solar and storage!
Learn more or help spread the word of this incredible opportunity by downloading this flyer.
How does Switch Together Promote Energy Storage Solutions?
Switch Together campaigns support the adoption of the Energy Storage Solutions program. More information can be found at energystoragect.com.
Roles and Responsibilities
Solar United Neighbors & Connecticut Green Bank
- Creates communication materials & plan
- Provides website for registration & offers
- Provides customer service
- Organizes auction for qualified installers
- Oversees quality management
- Reports program results to the partner
- Assumes all costs for marketing, management, & customer care
- Coordinates with local organizations to support outreach functions
- Conducts mail and online marketing campaigns
Local Municipal Partner
- Approves municipal logo use
- Actively promotes the program on town/city communication channels
- Reviews and approves communication materials and plan
- Preps staff on the upcoming program (permitting office, etc.)
Municipal Next Steps
- Meet with Switch Together and Connecticut Green Bank
- Discuss process and timeline for program
- Provide Municipal Letter of Support by October 2026
- Complete the commitment process for an email of support, letter of support, or agreement to formalize the partnership (samples available upon request)
- Provide Logo Approval by October 2026
- Provide Switch Together and Connecticut Green Bank with limited municipal logo approval
- Review partnership materials in preparation of program kickoff
- Participate in Campaign Kickoff and Municipal Staff Preparation
- Campaign kick-offs in February 2027
- Coordinate with Switch Together and Connecticut Green Bank for staff trainings
- Assist where possible with outreach throughout campaign through July 2027