Why Minnesota’s Community Solar Program is the Best
Minnesota’s community solar program hit a record 435 megawatts of operational capacity in September 2018.
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Purely Green Program Connects Consumers Directly To Renewable Energy In Texas
The Purely Green renewable energy program in Texas allows individuals and small business owners to participate in the renewable energy revolution at below market prices.
Why Minnesota’s Community Solar Program Is The Best
I’ve been asked a lot of questions about Minnesota’s community solar program over the past couple years and it’s time to make one thing clear: Minnesota’s program is the best in the country.
Why? Because there 10 times more community solar projects in the queue — 400 megawatts — in Minnesota than have been built in the history of community solar in the United States (40 megawatts).
How Arcadia Power Makes Saving With Clean Energy Easy
Arcadia Power, a technology company based out of D.C., has built the first-ever nationwide digital utility so that you can also tap into savings in the energy market while supporting clean energy. Customers can use their completely free digital platform to reduce your carbon footprint and save you money along the way.
Community Power State Scorecard Comparison — 2018 vs. 2017
Earlier this spring, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance released its 2018 Community Power State Scorecard, revealing the the best and worst states for local clean energy across the country.
The State(s) Of Distributed Solar — 2017 Update
Energy production from renewable sources continues to expand in the US at a rapid clip, thanks in no small part to the substantial growth of solar energy — and distributed solar in particular — in recent years. More states than ever are making solar a priority. But where have these gains been greatest, and what are the economic implications for residents from one state to the next?
Leaked Draft Bill Confirms Xcel Energy’s Priority For Profits Over Community Solar
Xcel’s top priority — and legal obligation — is maximizing profits for shareholders, even if that comes at the expense of customers and the country’s most successful community solar program, as a new parody video, released today by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Community Power reveals.
New York Taking The Lead On Community Solar
The largest community solar project in the state of New York is now onlne, thanks in part to funding support from the NY-Sun Initiative.
The 2018 Community Power State Scorecard
Originally published at ilsr.org. Each year, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance provides a score for each state’s energy policies based on how they help or hinder local clean energy action. In 2018, 21 states had a failing grade, 17 were mediocre, 11 had a passing grade, and just 2 excelled … [continued]
Community Solar & Value Of Solar Under Review in Minnesota
Minnesota’s leading community solar program is about to go through its first major change, from using net metering retail compensation (plus a credit payment) to using Minnesota’s value of solar payment. Unlike other states that have torpedoed net metering, Minnesota’s alternative compensation actually takes into account the value of solar energy to the utility, the grid, and society.
