Tag: solar energy
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Indiana’s Rooftop Goldmine: Why Net Metering and Community Solar Are Key to a Reliable Energy Future
Big-box rooftops hold untapped solar potential—but without strong net metering and community solar policies, most Hoosiers will be left out of Indiana’s renewable energy opportunity.
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Republican-Led States Are Embracing Community Solar. Indiana Should Be Next.
Across the country, Republican lawmakers are charting a new course on clean energy policy—and they’re doing it with community solar. A recent Canary Media article highlights a surprising and important trend: in red states like Georgia, Missouri, Iowa and Ohio, GOP legislators are pushing for community solar programs that give residents, farmers and small businesses…
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Indiana’s Solar Future in Limbo? What’s Next for Solar Opportunities Indiana and Community Solar
In recent years, Indiana has witnessed growing enthusiasm for integrating solar energy into its communities, with a focus on helping ensure energy equality in low-income neighborhoods. Last year, the Solar Opportunities Indiana (SOI) program emerged as a beacon of hope, aiming to improve access to clean energy and foster environmental equality across the state. However,…
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Community Solar Success Stories: Corporate Partnerships Can Transform Local Communities
Community solar projects can be a powerful way to bring clean, renewable energy to local communities while creating economic and social benefits. A recent collaboration between Walmart and Nexamp to develop 31 community solar projects across five U.S. states is a great example of what’s possible when corporate leaders invest in renewable energy partnerships. These…
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NPR: “Why the U.S. government is spending $7 billion on solar for low-income homes”
Sometimes a news story comes along that has the perfect headline and offers the perfect explanation for why community solar is so needed across our country—and in Indiana—right now. NPR recently published a piece on federal funding available through the “Solar for All” program that will help ensure low-income residents have access to solar energy…
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Brand names get in the game: More than 100 Wendy’s restaurants running on community solar
When we talk about community solar, we typically only talk about developments that will help residential energy customers and small businesses. But what if community solar projects also involved household brand names? Those projects are happening across the country. Here’s an example from a fast food giant that’s got stores from coast to coast: Over…
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Empowering Advocates: How to Talk about Independent Community Solar to Counter Anti-Consumer Monopoly Messaging
As momentum for clean energy grows, community solar programs have emerged as a powerful tool for reducing energy costs and promoting sustainable practices. However, monopoly utility companies often present significant challenges, using their influence to block access to these beneficial programs. It is crucial for advocates to help policymakers understand the value and mechanics of…
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Where can solar panels be placed? Lots of places you might not think about.
This is not a community solar story, per se, but it’s a story about how solar energy and panels can be deployed in places you might not imagine and bring unexpected benefits to neighborhoods, all the while lowering energy costs for a community itself. The Associated Press reports: Detroit is using something it has plenty…
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What Do Artificial Intelligence and Community Solar Have in Common? Consistency and Equity.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, and the solar energy sector is no exception. As solar companies strive to optimize their operations and enhance customer satisfaction, AI offers innovative solutions to predict and plan for customer needs more effectively. This technological advancement is particularly significant for community solar projects, where managing subscriber bases and…
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This Upper Peninsula Community Solar Project Is All About Community
We often hear about community solar projects located in large, urban areas—think apartment and condo buildings—but community solar can be deployed pretty much anywhere, as this recent Inside Climate News story illustrates: The solar array near the village of L’Anse has 340 panels and a generating capacity of about 110 kilowatts. It produces power for…