100% clean energy community-wide by 2040

In order to meet the goal of 100% clean energy community-wide, the city will need buy-in from residents, businesses and organizations alike. One way that they can join the city’s efforts is by investing in solar energy!

Solarize Louisville enrollment opens in Spring 2025.

Louisville Metro Government has partnered with the Kentucky Solar Energy Society (KYSES) and the Louisville Sustainability Council to launch the Solarize Louisville campaign to give households in Louisville/Jefferson County and seven surrounding counties the opportunity to go solar together and support the city’s 100% clean energy goals. The campaign gives households bulk-purchasing power to obtain discounted wholesale rates for solar installation from vetted installers. Our vetted installers during the 2024 season were Icon Solar Power and Pure Power Solar.

The deadline to apply for the 2024 season was Sunday, August 18. Please email sustainability@louisvilleky.gov with questions about Solarize Louisville.

 Going solar will:

  • Reduce your energy bills

  • Potentially increase your property’s value

  • Support local solar jobs

  • Help Louisville meet its goal of using 100% clean energy community-wide by 2040

Eligible applicants: 
This program is open to property owners in the Louisville/Jefferson County and surrounding counties (see full list of counties below). Residential and small non-residential property owners (nonprofit, commercial, institutional, etc.) are welcome to apply. Non-residential properties will be included if the project is deemed feasible within this campaign.

Eligible counties:

  • Kentucky: Jefferson, Oldham, Spencer, Shelby, and Bullitt counties.

  • Indiana: Harrison, Floyd, and Clark counties.

To date, nearly 200 property owners have signed contracts to install solar panels on their homes and small businesses. To learn more about investing in solar for your property, register for one of the upcoming Solarize Louisville workshops (info below).

Watch a recording of the final Solar 101 Workshop of 2024! Our host Pure Power Solar joined the Solarize Louisville team to answer questions about investing in solar power for residential property.

Virtual Solar 101 Workshop with Pure Power Solar
Tuesday, July 30
7:00 PM
Watch a recording here 
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Solar Installation Partners 2024

Icon Solar Power

Icon Solar Power, LLC, based in the Cincinnati metro area, is a turn-key installation company that provides consultation, design, installation, and maintenance of solar energy systems. Icon operates in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.  Founded in 2009, Icon Solar has previously been selected for Solarize programs in Ohio and Indiana.

Pure Power Solar

Pure Power Solar, LLC, founded in Louisville in 2017, is a locally owned and operated solar design, installation, and service company. Specializing in residential installations, Pure Power Solar has a proven track record of delivering high quality systems with great customer satisfaction. Pure Power Solar was previously selected for Solarize Frankfort in 2023.

Additional Programs

Individuals, businesses and organizations also can take advantage of the following programs and resources through the Office of Sustainability:

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Why is a residential solar program needed?

Residential buildings account for 27.4% of Louisville's Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Louisville Metro has a goal to install solar energy on 50% of homes by 2050. Rooftop solar has the potential to reduce individuals' energy burden while acting against climate change, but it has not yet lived up to its potential nationwide due to barriers, including lack of solar education and outreach, cost, and issues related to homeownership such as roof conditions or low homeownership rates. Solarize programs like Solar Over Louisville are effective at reducing these barriers and helping residents more easily access the far-reaching benefits of solar.

For this program, Louisville has received technical support from the Rocky Mountain Institute, which runs an inclusive residential solar program.

Additional Programs

Individuals, businesses and organizations can also explore other programs through the Office of Sustainability: