Solarize Eastside Workshop (Mercer Island)
2025-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States
Learn more about how solar energy works, solar incentives, and what to expect from the Solarize Eastside program. Get all your questions answered from the Solarize Eastside community partners and installers.

Solarize Thurston Workshop
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Olympia Library, 313 8th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
Learn more about how solar energy works, solar incentives, and what to expect from the Solarize Thurston program. Get all your questions answered from the Solarize Thurston community partners and installers.

Solarize Eastside Workshop (Issaquah)
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Issaquah Public Library, 10 W Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States

Solarize Eastside Workshop (Kirkland)
2025-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States

Solarize Eastside Workshop (Bellevue)
2025-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States

Solarize Kenmore Workshop
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA, 98028, United States
Learn more about how solar energy works, solar incentives, and what to expect from the Solarize Kenmore program. Get all your questions answered from the Solarize Kenmore community partners and installers.

Solarize Eastside Workshop (Sammamish)
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA, 98075, United States
Learn more about how solar energy works, solar incentives, and what to expect from the Solarize Eastside program. Get all your questions answered from the Solarize Eastside community partners and installers!

Solarize Whatcom Workshop (Lynden)
2025-05-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Lynden Public Library, 216 4th St, Lynden, WA, 98264, United States

2026 Annual Celebration
2026-01-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Leaning Maple Restaurant, 111 Washington St NE, Olympia, WA, 98501
It’s time to celebrate, and you’re invited!
We have had an amazing year at Olympia Community Solar with exciting new projects, new partners, and new staff! On the evening of January 29rd we’re inviting all our supporters to join us in celebration at the Leaning Maple for food, drinks, music, and a brief program. This will be a great opportunity to learn about our newly completed solar projects and hear directly from our partners, staff, and board members. We’ll also be unveiling our plans for 2026!
Special Guest: SAM MILLER!
Sam Miller is a nationally touring comedian from Olympia, Washington. He is 6 foot 6, 360 pounds, has two kids, (one of them is on purpose) he’s been married for 15 years, and has been clean and sober for 17 years. Sam likes to make jokes about what it’s like to be a sober parent. He also likes to make jokes about what jails like in Yakima. His first album and special, Round Trip, was recorded and filmed under the tutelage of Grammy-winning producer Dan Schlissel, whose indie label, Stand Up! Records, Sam had recently signed a three-album deal with. Round Trip was released October 27th 2023 and immediately went to number one on the iTunes Comedy Charts. It even broke into the top 200 overall charts. He was the runner-up in the 2021 Seattle International Comedy Competition and won the Comedy on Trial Competition in 2017. He has headlined multiple major comedy clubs including Sidesplitters in Tampa, Helium in Portland, and The Laugh Factory and Zanies in Chicago. He’s also performed with the Addicts Comedy Tour and at NA and AA conventions all over the country. For three consecutive years, he won awards in “The Best of Olympia” issue of the Weekly Volcano.

Tickets are free but limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your tickets here.
We’re seeking event sponsors: learn about our sponsor levels or purchase a sponsorship here.
Thank you to our 2026 Annual Celebration sponsors!
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See you there!
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Solarize Bainbridge Island Workshop
2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Bainbridge Island City Hall, 280 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, Bainbridge Island, 98110, United States
Learn more about how solar energy works, solar incentives, and what to expect from the Solarize Bainbridge Island program. Get all your questions answered from the Solarize Bainbridge community partners and installers.

Solarize Bainbridge Island Workshop
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Bainbridge Island City Hall, 280 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, Bainbridge Island, 98110, United States
Is solar still worth it in 2026? Learn more about how solar can give homeowners energy independence through Solarize Bainbridge Island, a solar education and group purchasing program sponsored by The City of Bainbridge Island and Olympia Community Solar. Learn about the basics of solar and if it’s right for your home. Get all your questions answered directly from local installers in this free public workshop.

Solarize Bainbridge Island Workshop
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Grace Church, 8595 NE Day Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110, United States

Solar Ribbon Cutting at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church of Bainbridge Island
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Barnabas Episcopal Church of Bainbridge Island, Washington, 1187 Wyatt Way NW, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110, United States
The St. Barnabas community and project partners are thrilled to announce the completion of the solar installation on the rooftop of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.
This project, made possible through the collective efforts of the church volunteer team, the WA Department of Commerce Clean Energy Program, Olympia Community Solar, and Power Trip Energy, goes beyond reducing carbon emissions. By reducing operating costs, it expands the church’s ability to serve residents of Bainbridge Island. This ceremony is a great opportunity to learn more about the benefits of community solar, meet the individuals and organizations that have made this project a reality, and celebrate St. Barnabas’ commitment to caring for God’s creation and supporting and empowering the community of Bainbridge Island.

The program will include:
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (11:00am, outside Parish Hall) will include words of acknowledgement from key project partners:

The Rev. Dianne Andrews, Interim
George Robertson, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Andy Cochrane, President of Power Trip Energy
Mason Rolph, Olympia Community Solar Executive Director
Elected officials

Educational workshop (12:00pm, inside Parish Hall)

Andy Cochrane and Mason Rolph will provide a presentation featuring information about the project, how solar power works, and how people interested in solar can learn more.

A free tour St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Please RSVP below to ensure we have enough refreshments and seating for all attendees.

Attendees may park in either parking lot, but it may be easier to access the event from the lower lot. From the lower lot proceed toward the labyrinth for the event.

The project is funded from a grant from the WA Department of Commerce Clean Energy Community Grants program, which is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.

Solarize Bainbridge Island Workshop
2026-06-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Bainbridge Island City Hall, 280 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, Bainbridge Island, 98110, United States
Learn more about how solar can give homeowners energy independence through Solarize Bainbridge Island, a solar education and group purchasing program sponsored by The City of Bainbridge Island and Olympia Community Solar. Learn about the basics of solar and if it’s right for your home. Get all your questions answered directly from local installers in this free public workshop.

Yakima County Solar Ribbon Cutting
2026-07-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Yakima County Courthouse, 128 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA, 98901, United States
Celebrate community investment with Yakima County!
Yakima County community and project partners are thrilled to announce the completion of the 1,386 kW solar installation across the rooftops of nine county buildings. This project, made possible through the collective efforts of Yakima County Facilities staff, the WA Department of Commerce Clean Energy Program, Olympia Community Solar, and Ellensburg Solar, goes beyond reducing carbon emissions. By reducing operating costs, it keeps taxpayer dollars local and reinvests into the community through County projects. This ceremony is a great opportunity to learn more about the benefits of community solar, meet the individuals and organizations that have made this project a reality, and celebrate Yakima County’s commitment to serving and empowering its residents.
The program will include:
– Gather at Courthouse Lobby at 9am
– Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:30am on the County Courthouse roof
Words of acknowledgement from key project partners:

Colby Peone, Ellensburg Solar
Mason Rolph, Olympia Community Solar Executive Director
Commissioner Kyle Curtis, Yakima County
Ribbon cutting
Reception

Event Details:
Tuesday, July 21st 9am
Yakima County Courthouse
128 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
Courthouse Roof is not handicap accessible.
