Take Action
Make an Impact
There is room for everyone to participate in the clean energy transition. Here are some ideas for how YOU can take action to support solar on Habitat homes:
Donate a Solar Panel
Become a Solar Champion in your Community
Advocate for Solar Policies
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!
