MVI will consider proposals from qualified solar companies between now and April 20, 2026, to help MVI’s Fifth Street Place senior affordable housing building in Charleroi, PA, go solar.
MVI will host an on-site walkthrough upon request for solar developers interested in responding to the RFP.
Developers responding to this RFP should demonstrate experience designing, planning, permitting, constructing, maintaining, and financing solar electric systems; have relationships with, or knowledge of, local utilities and interconnection procedures; and meet other requirements outlined in the RFP.
Interested developers will need to undergo a short screening process to receive the RFP and can express interest by emailing Nick Rosen, Senior Program Coordinator, at nick@pasolarcenter.org.
“Mon Valley Initiative has been fortunate enough to secure three generous grants to make this project possible, from the Scott Foundation Inc, West Penn Energy Fund, and the Washington Financial Charitable Foundation,” said Mark Child, Director of Real Estate Development at Mon Valley Initiative.
“Between these organizations’ vital support and the guidance of the PA Solar Center, going solar was a compelling choice,” said Child. “Like so many other organizations, we have been hit hard by rising energy costs, so we look forward to finding a solar developer that can help us save money on our electricity bill every month, and redirect those savings to funding our valuable community programs.”
“The PA Solar Center has been delighted to help Mon Valley Initiative begin their solar journey, and now we’re ready to connect them with a qualified solar developer,” said Minette Beabes, Program Manager at the PA Solar Center. “With their great vision and foundation support, we are certain that MVI will save significant money in the years to come that will be far better spent achieving their mission of helping people in their communities, rather than on energy costs.”
Solar energy is the fastest growing energy in the country and is saving schools, businesses, nonprofits, communities, and residents thousands to millions of dollars in utility bills.
Solar helps organizations hedge against volatile electricity pricing by providing significant savings and stable pricing.
The Mon Valley Initiative, founded in 1988, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of people in the Mon Valley area by helping to rebuild community infrastructure, provide safe and affordable housing, and connect employers to people seeking new jobs and careers.
The West Penn Energy Fund, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit seeking transformational projects that will support the deployment of sustainable energy technologies in a manner that will improve the economic and environmental health of communities within the West Penn Power service region.
The PA Solar Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with the mission to expand the benefits of solar to all Pennsylvanians through full-spectrum solar consulting, which includes preliminary feasibility assessment, financial navigation, procurement support, and communication strategy.
[Posted: March 18, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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