SOLAR FOR ALL
The mission of the Solar for All program is to expand the economic and environmental benefits of solar to low-income, tribal, and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC) as defined within the Inflation Reduction Act.
Summary
Utah’s Office of Energy Development was awarded $62.45 million to deliver solar to eligible residents throughout the state. This is a five-year national $7 Billion program with 60 individual grants. In all cases, recipients of the Solar for All program have been tasked to deliver at least 20% cost savings to these LIDAC territories based on the average bill per utility provider.
The first year (2025) of the program will build capacity through program planning activities with limited roll-out of funding, which has not begun yet. In years 2-5 (2026-2029), S4AU will deliver solar through two pathways:
On-site (Residential) Solar: this pathway will install solar on single-family and multi-family residences.
Community Solar: this pathway will install up to 5 Megawatt solar arrays to benefit eligible recipients near the solar installation.
The Office of Energy Development will be working with communities, utilities, and companies in the coming months to put together a comprehensive plan and try to benefit as many Utahns as possible. Official news and updates will come from our office through this website and our social media platforms, and no awards or movement have been made at this time.
For questions about the program, please contact the Office of Energy Development’s Solar For All Specialist, Alex Motro via email at [email protected]
SOLAR FOR ALL of UTAH
Program Design Phase
As of January 2025, Utah OED has an approved workplan outline, and is beginning the Solar for All planning and pilot period. The program's main goal is still to help as many Utahns as possible in low-income, disadvantaged, tribal and rural communities with savings on their utility bills. Over the coming months we are asking for input from Utahns, businesses, community and state agencies as we design the program to meet the requirements. OED will continue to meet with stakeholders to make primary elements of the program available. The next elements planned to be released over the coming weeks including:
- Solar and energy education
- Workforce development opportunities in the solar and energy space
- Opportunities for installers, municipalities, and residents to participate in pilot program
This planning period is estimated to last several months, and a broader launch of the program will commence after the planning period is finished and the program is designed. Please reach out to the Solar for All Program Specialist, Alex Motro, at [email protected] with any questions.
How to Get Involved
As the detailed plan for the program gets underway, we want your input and involvement. Utah OED is launching three program Advisory Councils consisting of Utahns selected to help develop the design and implementation of the Solar for All of Utah program. We are looking for an assortment of members representing our state to help represent the community's interests and add to our considerations. OED is seeking applications for Advisory Council members who are willing to provide input about program design, serve as ambassadors in their respective communities on Solar for All, and as appropriate, carry out specific tasks.
Please review the detailed summary of the Advisory Councils and their roles below, and if interested, apply via the application link.
Consumer protection notice
The Solar for All program is in development and the benefits of this program are not yet available. Utah’s Office of Energy Development is the lead recipient of Solar for All of Utah in partnership with Utah Clean Energy, Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality, University of Utah, Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County. Residents should be aware of potential scams and bad actors attempting to commit fraud. Common examples are claims of “free solar”, “free roofs”, and attempting to gain personal information to run credit reports/verify eligibility for the program. Furthermore, any claims that Solar For All Dollars are currently available are not true. Please review the U.S. Department of Treasury Consumer Advisory for additional information on solar energy scams and reach out to the Office of Energy Development if there are any questions, concerns, or clarifications.