Articles tagged with "community-solar"
Expanding Solar Power In Rural & Working-Class Communities - CleanTechnica
The article discusses a new partnership called Farmers Powering Communities (FPC), formed by Reactivate (an Invenergy company), American Farmland Trust (AFT), and Edelen Renewables Community Solar. FPC aims to install 500 MW of community solar power within five years, focusing on rural and working-class communities, particularly farmers and ranchers. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between food production and clean energy generation by developing distributed solar projects that support local economies, reduce energy costs, and enhance grid resilience. These community solar projects typically range up to 5 MW and are designed to fit rural land characteristics, often preserving farmland for future agricultural use. Reactivate specializes in renewable energy solutions that benefit working-class communities burdened by high energy costs, offering economic, social, and environmental advantages. Community solar allows residents with electric bills to subscribe to locally generated solar power, increasing consumer choice and competition in the energy market. The partnership builds on AFT’s Smart Solar℠ network, which emphasizes
energysolar-powercommunity-solarrenewable-energyrural-energyenergy-storageclean-energyFailed US Government Wants To Dismantle Solar For All Program - CleanTechnica
The article discusses the Biden administration's Solar For All program, funded with up to $7 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act, aimed at helping low- and moderate-income households install solar energy systems and expand community solar projects. The initiative was projected to benefit 900,000 households—many in conservative "red states"—by reducing fossil fuel dependence and saving over $350 million annually in utility costs. However, the program is now facing termination efforts led by the EPA under leadership aligned with former Trump administration policies, with plans to rescind grants to 60 state agencies, nonprofits, and Native American tribes. This move is seen as prioritizing funding for tech billionaires and defense spending over support for disadvantaged communities. Despite the program's early successes, including completed solar and battery installations for Native American tribes by Indigenized Energy, the potential rollback threatens ongoing and future projects. Advocates argue that dismantling Solar For All contradicts the stated national interest in addressing the energy crisis and expanding clean energy access.
energysolar-energyrenewable-energysolar-powerclean-energyenergy-policycommunity-solarPrologis Launches Into Large Community Solar Rooftop Initiative In Illinois - CleanTechnica
Prologis, a global logistics real estate company, has launched a significant community solar rooftop initiative in Illinois, beginning with a project in Franklin Park. This marks the first of an anticipated 45 rooftop solar projects totaling 82 megawatts (MW), representing a substantial expansion given that Illinois currently hosts around 200 community solar projects. The initiative aims to direct over half of the energy credits to income-qualified households, thereby increasing access to clean energy in underserved communities around Chicago and beyond. Prologis is partnering with ComEd, the regional utility, to deploy these projects, leveraging underutilized industrial rooftops to provide renewable energy options and reduce energy costs for local customers. The project aligns with Illinois’ pro-solar policies, including incentives introduced under Governor JB Pritzker’s administration and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which have fostered growth in the state’s renewable energy sector. State and local officials have praised the initiative for its dual focus on environmental benefits and socioeconomic equity
energysolar-powercommunity-solarrenewable-energyclean-energysolar-rooftopsenergy-equityLuján Reintroduces Community Solar Bill To Counter GOP Attacks On Clean Energy - CleanTechnica
Senator Ben Ray Luján has reintroduced the Community Solar Consumer Choice Act in response to Republican efforts to repeal clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This legislation aims to expand access to community solar projects for families and businesses historically excluded from the clean energy transition, particularly low-income households. The bill mandates electric utilities to offer community solar options to all customers, requires affordable subscription models, and prioritizes equity. It also authorizes the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance through grants, loans, and technical support to accelerate deployment of shared solar projects nationwide. Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) introduced a matching bill in the House, emphasizing that many Americans are locked out of rooftop solar due to renting, living in multi-family buildings, or upfront costs. The legislation seeks to break down these barriers by enabling more Americans to benefit from clean energy, save on electric bills, and create good-paying clean energy jobs. While the bill does not reinvent the community solar model,
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community-solareconomic-growthrenewable-energysolar-powerUS-economyclean-technologysustainabilityCalifornians Could Save $6.5 Billion With Community Solar & Storage
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