Bring solar to your church. Zero down.
RE-volv covers the upfront cost. Your congregation saves 15-50% on energy bills from day one — money that flows back into your mission and community programs.
Trusted by churches nationwide · 501(c)(3) eligible · Application takes 5 minutes
Most churches can't afford solar — even though their utility bills hurt the most.
Rising electricity costs squeeze church budgets that are already tight. Solar would be the obvious answer — but the upfront installation cost ($30K–$300K+) is out of reach for most congregations. Traditional financing favors for-profits, not religious nonprofits.
RE-volv exists to fix that.
A new path to solar for houses of worship
We pioneered a community-funded financing model designed specifically for churches and religious nonprofits.
Zero Upfront Cost
RE-volv covers the entire installation cost. You pay a fixed monthly amount, typically 15-30% lower than your current utility bill from day one.
Community-Funded
Funded by climate-conscious individuals and foundations. As you make payments, the funds revolve to the next nonprofit's solar project.
Recoverable Grant
Through our recoverable grant, you get the financing benefits of a grant with the multiplier impact of a revolving fund. Learn more →
From application to clean energy in ~6 months
We handle the complexity. Your congregation focuses on its mission.
Apply
Fill out our 5-minute application. Tell us about your congregation and energy goals.
Free Assessment
We review your eligibility, energy use, and roof or land suitability — at no cost.
Local Installation
Our preferred installer network handles design, permitting, and installation.
Save & Mission On
Energy bills drop. Savings go back to your community programs. Solar runs 25+ years.
From a partner organization
"RE-volv made what felt impossible feel inevitable. Our church now generates more clean energy than we use, and we're projected to save nearly half a million dollars over the system's lifetime — money that goes directly back into community programs."
Common questions
Why specifically churches and houses of worship?
Houses of worship are typically older buildings with high energy use, strong community ties, and long-term site control — exactly the conditions where solar pays back fastest. We've built our process around the way church boards make decisions.
Can our denomination/synod approve this kind of financing?
RE-volv's recoverable grant model has been approved by Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, AME, Lutheran, Unitarian Universalist, Jewish, Muslim, and other denominations. We provide board-ready documentation tailored to your governance structure.
What happens if our pastor or leadership changes?
The agreement is with the church organization, not specific leaders. New leadership inherits a solar system that is already saving money — typically welcomed as a fiscal win.
How does this compare to a normal solar lease?
Our recoverable grant payments are typically 10-30% lower than commercial PPAs/leases because we're a mission-driven nonprofit, not a for-profit operator. You also retain ownership benefits long-term.
Will solar look bad on a historic church?
Modern panels can be installed on flat roofs (invisible from ground), behind parapet walls, or on rear-facing slopes. We work with installers experienced in historic preservation.
Will solar actually save our church money?
Yes. Most partner churches save 15-50% on energy costs starting day one. Over 25 years, savings typically total $100,000 to $700,000+ depending on building size and local utility rates.
Ready to bring solar to your church?
Free assessment. Zero upfront cost. Application takes 5 minutes.
Questions? Contact our team → · Read the deep-dive guide →