Organize a Solar Barn Raising

What is a solar barn raising?

It’s a volunteer-assisted solar install.  A “barn raising” occurs when a community comes to the same place at the same time to achieve a specific goal. 

Why hold a solar barn raising? 

• Fits with Habitat’s volunteer-driven focus
• Educational—raises awareness, demystifies solar technology
• Fundraising opportunity
• Helps to keep solar affordable
• Helps homeowners to better understand their solar system
• Business opportunity for installer

How to hold a solar barn raising

• Recruit volunteers—this is an excellent opportunity to engage public officials, potential donors, and young people
• Invite the local media 
• Give volunteers orientation—address workflow, liability waiver, safety issues, refreshments
• Hold solar barn raising
• Feed volunteers!