What We Do
We work in partnership with church leadership to determine project feasibility, budget, and timeline. We lead all aspects of the fundraising campaign for the solar project.
- secure bids from solar companies
- write grants
- produce campaign promotional materials
- work with church to identify prospects (key donors, endowment funds, grants)
- point person between the church and the solar company
- targeted outreach to external donors with demonstrated interest in supporting faith communities and climate action
Our Preferred Solar Partner
SWT Energy, founded in 2006, is a leader in solar installations in Nebraska.
- SWT has successfully completed 143 commercial, residential, and church solar projects totaling over 18 megawatts of energy
- SWT is consistently rated in the top 500 solar companies nationwide
- SWT is a locally-owned small business, led by architect Randy Schantell
Learn more at swtenergy.com
Projects
Installed in December 2025, the project cost after federal and LES incentives was $21,468. The StarsSky led campaign has raised $35,000 to date.
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Thirty panels comprising a 13.5 kW system will supply 43% of church’s annual electricity needs.
Estimated annual cost savings on electric bill is $1,500 with a payback period of 14 years, 3 months.
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