Community Solar
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Community Solar Farms: An Alternative Path to Renewable Energy
Solar power developers appeal directly to homeowners and renters in order to expand utility operations
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Defunct Landfills Offer New Opportunities for Solar Farms
A new report finds most community solar projects have been in the Northeast but potential exists elsewhere
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The BS* + Beer Show: Harnessing Solar Power’s Potential
A broad overview of the factors affecting widespread adoption of this renewable energy source
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Energy Equity: Bringing Solar Power to Low-Income Communities
More than a dozen states have adopted community solar programs that lower energy bills for low-income households
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Solar Blooms in the Rural U.S.
Customer-owned electric co-ops are in the driver’s seat
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Colorado’s Low-Income Solar Model
Energy assistance programs are helping to get PV systems on rooftops and helping lower energy bills
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Solar Power Alone Won’t Solve Energy or Climate Needs
For the same installed capacity, nuclear facilities produce eight to nine times as much electricity as solar facilities
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Unlocking the High Value of Clean Energy in Low-Income Communities
The Rocky Mountain Institute continues its effort to bring clean energy to more low-income customers
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Wisconsin Sees a Boom in Community Solar
A new project in Eau Claire offers co-op members the chance to buy photovoltaic panels for about $2 a watt
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Shared Renewables for All
A new program in New York that makes solar energy more available is a model for the country