Solar Financing for Municipal Governments
SCF structures municipal solar financing solutions for a wide range of municipal and government owned assets, including:
- City halls and administrative facilities
- Public safety buildings such as police and fire stations
- Parking structures and municipal garages
- Water and wastewater treatment infrastructure
- Transportation and fleet related assets, supporting government fleet ev charging as adoption grows
Why Governments Use Solar PPAs
Municipal governments increasingly use solar PPA for municipalities to modernize infrastructure while protecting long term budgets:
- No upfront capital required, preserving public funds for critical services through zero cost solar for municipalities
- Predictable energy costs that hedge against utility rate increases
- Long-term budget stability through fixed or escalator-controlled pricing
- Reduced emissions that support sustainability, climate, and ESG goals
Why Choose SCF for Municipalities & Government PPA Financing
SCF is partnering with municipalities across the country in a government solar ev charging movement, helping to achieve sustainability initiatives while also promoting the adoption of electric vehicles. With large portfolio expertise and projects ranging from water treatment, recreation centers, landfills, city halls, and police departments, SCF can provide PPA solutions for a city, county, or state’s solar plus municipal EV charging infrastructure needs.
With vast experience in public sector solar financing, SCF is a perfect partner for solar for government agencies looking to adopt solar and promote the use of electric vehicles, whether at the city, county, or state level.
Benefits of Solar for Municipalities & Government:
Located in California’s Central Valley, San Joaquin is committing fully to renewable energy. Their fourth installation, located on the newly acquired Cherry Lane property, houses a 113 kW solar array utilizing SunPower 435W PV modules and attached to racking engineered by RBI. The system, installed by Vista Solar, is slated to offset more than 180 MWh of electricity annually and lock in their power rates for the next 25 years.
This system is coupled with the smaller, 16 kW roof mounted array at the Community Center. These are the fourth and fifth installations SCF has completed in partnership with the City of San Joaquin, totaling over 300 kW. The portfolio will secure San Joaquin’s energy supply while also providing energy savings immediately, demonstrating what solar for local governments can achieve across multiple municipal sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does solar financing for municipalities work with no upfront cost?
Solar financing for municipalities through an SCF Power Purchase Agreement covers 100 percent of design, installation, and maintenance costs, so cities and counties pay nothing upfront and simply purchase the electricity the system produces at a lower, locked in rate.
What is a city solar power purchase agreement?
A city solar power purchase agreement is a long term contract where SCF owns and operates the solar system on municipal property, while the city or agency pays a fixed rate for the power generated instead of purchasing the system outright.
Can municipal solar financing cover multiple facilities at once?
Yes. Municipal solar financing can be structured across a full portfolio of assets, including city halls, police and fire stations, water treatment facilities, and parking structures, similar to the multi-site approach used in San Joaquin.
Does a solar PPA for municipalities require voter approval or bond financing?
No. Because a solar PPA for municipalities requires zero capital outlay from the government entity, it typically does not require the same bond issuance or voter approval process associated with traditional infrastructure purchases.
How does government solar EV charging benefit public agencies?
Government solar ev charging allows municipalities to electrify public fleets and offer charging access to residents and employees, often powered directly by on site solar generation to reduce both fuel and electricity costs.