How can states create a community solar program that benefits more consumers and their communities? In this blog, we bring together our top five list so states can learn from policies in place in other states – to ensure that new programs are the best they can be – for all consumers!
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Top 5 Criteria for a Winning State Shared Renewables Program
New Tool: Checklist for Successful Utility-Led Community Solar Programs
IREC and Vote Solar developed a community solar checklist to promote scalable and replicable community solar programs that benefit customers and communities.
Valuable Policy Tool: Shared Renewables Guidelines & Model Rules for LMI Consumers
As more Americans gain access to affordable renewable energy, and as more ‘shared’ and ‘community’ solar programs crop up across the country, states are asking the question: how can we bring shared renewable energy opportunities to our low and moderate income (LMI) households?