The SRP Solar for Nonprofits Program has completed the installation of a 40-kilowatt solar system for Junior Achievement of Arizona, a project expected to cut the organization’s electricity use by about 40%. 

The system will help JA reduce its electricity costs, allowing the nonprofit to allocate more resources to support its mission while embracing a more sustainable future, a press release explained.

JA empowers students across Arizona with essential financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship skills, equipping them with the skills to manage their finances, plan for their futures, and make informed academic, career, and economic decisions.

In the 2023-2024 school year, JA impacted approximately 190,000 diverse, primarily low-income students from rural, suburban, urban and tribal communities statewide, the release stated.

Edwin Mehta, development director at JA, said in the release that they are deeply grateful for the partnership with SRP because it allows the group to reach more students by offsetting their operational costs.

"By saving on electricity costs, we can invest those resources into programs that teach students skills, which will positively impact their families, future employers and community," Mehta said.   

The new system was installed at the nonprofit’s location in Tempe. Construction of the system started in October last year, and the nonprofit began receiving clean energy from the system in March 2025, the release added.

Carrie Williams, senior product manager at SRP, said in the release that SRP is proud to acknowledge the contributions that nonprofits make within the community.

“This program is made possible by the generous donations of our customers,” Williams said. “SRP manages the installation of these systems and supports both the nonprofits and the installer throughout the process." 

SRP Solar for Nonprofits is funded entirely by customers who add as few as $3 to their energy bill every month, according to the release. Customers interested in learning more about the program can visit srpnet.com/solarfornonprofits.