Coventry partners with Solar United Neighbors and CT Green Bank on 'Switch Together' program

The Coventry Town Council voted unanimously to partner with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and the Connecticut Green Bank on the Switch Together group-buy program, a community solar and battery storage outreach effort that leverages bulk purchasing to reduce costs for homeowners.

Allison Butcher, a Coventry resident and member of the town’s energy advisory committee, told the council the initiative is a "light lift" for the town and can expand access to solar and storage at lower cost. Cole, a representative of the Connecticut Green Bank, described Switch Together as a model similar to past "Solarize" campaigns: municipal endorsement and outreach combined with a vetted pool of contractors that offer discounted pricing to participating homeowners. Councilors asked about eligibility, timeline and municipal costs; partners said the program is free to municipalities, that anyone with a solar-ready roof can participate, and that an official launch is targeted for February.