Renewable Energy in the Heartland
What’s Next for Clean Energy in Kansas City
Share the Sun – Launching Soon
Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC), in collaboration with Growth Opportunities and local partners, will soon launch a transformative $18 million project aimed at expanding solar access to about 2,000 low-income homes in the Kansas City region.
This Program Will:
Train local workers in high-demand solar installation skills
Strengthen Kansas City’s clean energy leadership
Building the Future Together
Share the Sun is more than just a solar project—it’s an investment in our community’s future. By working with residents, local governments, and clean energy partners, we’re creating a foundation for long-term resiliency and affordability.
Here’s what the program will deliver:
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Home Readiness: Inspect, qualify, and permit homes for solar
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Partnerships: Work with installers, planners, and utilities
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Job Training: Create workforce development opportunities in clean energy
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Procurement: Secure and manage vendors for long-term success
Pilot Programs That Paved the Way
MEC has been involved in previous solar projects that were successful in providing
affordable solar for residents of the KC metro area.
Solarize KC pilot:
A community based program for solar energy that allowed homeowners, businesses and nonprofits to affordably invest in renewable energy systems. The program utilized volume discounts on installation services and resources so more participation led to greater affordability, and the high volume of interest in this program allowed the cheapest price tier of $2.55/watt to be reached. In total the program installed just over 700 kW of residential solar and 54 kW of battery storage.
Want to Go Solar or Learn More?
- Look into community solar as an alternate way to get involved if you are not a homeowner.
- Find local solar installers and inquire about installation details and pricing for your house.
- Explore solar financing methods such as Energy Efficient Mortgages, PACE financing, and tax
credits. - Utilize our resources below to learn the basics around solar and its impact on the grid.
