Community group-purchasing program for solar energy, battery storage, and Home EV chargers. They are designed to prioritize ease, affordability, and transparency—without compromising on quality.
Solarize Irvine is a community-based program that helps residents and businesses go solar and electrify their homes—offering affordable group pricing, pre-vetted contractors, and one-on-one support. Our streamlined process helps you save money and make your home more energy independent and resilient.
OC Goes Solar helps overcome the most common challenges to going solar: high upfront costs, complicated choices, and doing it all alone. We simplify the process so homeowners can feel confident making the switch.
Each year, we issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to local installers. A volunteer committee—made up of neighbors and solar experts—reviews proposals and selects contractors based on experience, customer service, financial stability, and more.
By organizing interested homeowners into one program, we help contractors save on marketing and outreach. In return, they offer reduced, easy-to-understand pricing and upgraded warranties to our participants.
We host community workshops where you’ll learn about equipment options, tax credits, warranties, and installation. You’ll leave with the information you need to decide if going solar is right for you.
After attending a workshop, you can request a free custom solar quote tailored to your home. It includes special Solarize pricing from the participating contractors—with no obligation to move forward.
You’ll contract directly with your installer, but you’re never on your own. We stay in touch for one year to ensure you’re supported throughout the process and beyond.
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Save with bulk discounts negotiated on behalf of the community.
Work with pre-screened, qualified solar installation companies.
Get unbiased support from our nonprofit team throughout the process.
Navigate available financial incentives with expert assistance.
Integrate electric vehicle charging with your solar installation.
Fill out our simple form to connect with trusted solar providers and get your free, no-obligation solar quote.
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Program page from the City of Irvine explaining the Solarize Irvine program with a list of upcoming and past workshops
Help desk with unbiased answers to your solar questions
A Solarize program is a community-based initiative that encourages and supports residents and businesses in going solar by providing group discounts and collective learning opportunities.
No, this program is open to everyone in Orange County and beyond. Some of our installers service homeowners throughout the state of California.
No, OC Goes Solar is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making solar energy and home electrification simple, accessible and affordable for everyone.
Yes, this program is intended for homeowners. However, if you’re a renter living in designated affordable housing and interested in solar, you can reach out to us. We may be able to help your building get started with solar through our Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program. If you would like to make other renter-friendly clean energy upgrades to your home, please visit our Home Electrification page.
Yes, our solar contractors can work with you and your HOA to determine if you can get rooftop solar panels for your home.
Every year, we assemble a Community Evaluation Panel consisting of local volunteers who review the proposals of solar companies applying to be in the program. They take into account a variety of factors, such as financial history, customer service, products being offered, business models, length of time in business, and more. The Community Evaluation panel selects which companies to invite to interview and then ultimately decides who will participate in the program. This process starts over again each year, and typically 2-3 companies are chosen. OC Goes Solar does not endorse any company and is not party to any contracts between the homeowners and solar installers.
These educational workshops, hosted by OC Goes Solar and the City of Irvine, are free and open to everyone.
Yes, OC Goes Solar and our participating installers are very familiar with working with HOAs to get solar panels and other clean energy upgrades approved.
When you go solar through OC Goes Solar, you are able to access our exclusive group discounts as well as one year of free technical support from us.
We’re here to help. Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, or community partner, our team can point you to the right resources and next steps.
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