BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA — March 3, 2026: The City of Bainbridge Island, in partnership with nonprofit Olympia Community Solar, is proud to announce the launch of Solarize Bainbridge Island, a limited-time solar group purchasing program designed to make installing solar energy systems simple, affordable, and accessible for the community.

Running from March 1 through July 31, Solarize Bainbridge Island will support residents and business owners across Bainbridge Island in transitioning to clean, renewable energy. Participants can sign up for a free solar assessment at SolarizeBainbridge.org.

By installing solar, customers can significantly reduce their energy bills by generating their own electricity and participating in net metering. Net metering allows solar customers to earn utility bill credits for surplus energy sent back to the electrical grid, enabling many participants to offset much of their electricity usage costs, aside from their fixed monthly customer charge.

While interest in solar energy continues to grow due to its environmental and economic advantages, the installation process can feel overwhelming. Questions about cost, technical requirements, and selecting a qualified installer often create barriers. Solarize Bainbridge Island addresses these challenges by offering a streamlined, community-based approach.

The program exclusively partners with vetted local solar installers selected through a competitive bidding process evaluating equipment quality, business practices, and discounted pricing. By leveraging group purchasing power, Solarize participants gain access to pre-negotiated, campaign-only rates. 

In addition to personalized solar assessments, the program will host free public workshops throughout the campaign to educate residents about solar technology, financing options, and the installation process. Educational workshops will be held on:

Participants must sign up for a free home or business assessment by July 31. Following the assessment, a Solarize-selected installer will provide a detailed proposal reflecting the campaign’s discounted pricing. Customers who choose to move forward will work directly with the installer to schedule installation.

Financing options are available through Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union for Solarize participants. Throughout the process, the City’s Climate and Sustainability Manager, Laura Rÿser, and Olympia Community Solar will be available to answer questions, review proposals, and guide participants every step of the way.

The City of Bainbridge Island is proud to offer this innovative program to accelerate local adoption of solar energy, an essential strategy for reducing regional climate pollution and building local energy resilience. By emphasizing solar education, consumer protection, and partnerships with trusted local installers, Solarize Bainbridge Island is making the process simple, secure, and accessible. 

Residents and business owners—whether new to solar or previously assessed—are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and share it with friends, family, and neighbors.

For more information or to enroll visit SolarizeBainbridge.org, email Solarize@olysol.org, or call (360) 481-4020.