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D.C., Energy democracy, Energy rights, Go solar, Solar co-op, Solar for all

First Solar for All low-income installation completed through 51st State Solar Co-op

This homeowner in Ward 7 is the first Solar for All qualified participant of the 51st State Solar Co-op to install her solar system! Solar ...

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Energy democracy, Go solar, Uncategorized

Thank you for your solar service

The solar industry is partnering with non-profits and the federal government to help find employment for returning veterans. The industry’s ...

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Energy democracy, Energy rights, Join together, Maryland

New Maryland Solar Action Team coordinates solar supporter advocacy

Solar United Neighbors Maryland Action Team member Nancy Franklin speaks at a Clean Energy Jobs rally in 2018. As Solar United Neighbors ...

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D.C., Energy democracy, Energy rights

D.C. shows support for historic Clean Energy DC Act at first hearing

On Tuesday, October 9, a standing-room only crowd packed Room 500 at the John A. Wilson Building for the Committee on Transportation & the ...

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Energy democracy, Energy rights, Grid reform, Pennsylvania

What if utilities and consumers worked together to advance solar?

As more and more homeowners install solar across Pennsylvania, utilities are increasingly perceiving a threat to their business model. Each one ...

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Energy democracy, Energy rights, Pennsylvania

A coal-fired power plant closes, another door opens

Earlier this month, FirstEnergy Solutions announced that they will be closing their Bruce Mansfield coal-fired power plant in Beaver County in ...

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Community solar, Energy democracy, Energy rights, Pennsylvania

From monopoly utilities to energy democracy

We’re in the middle of a quiet revolution. Like the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century and the Digital Revolution in the 20th, new ...

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Community solar, Energy democracy, Pennsylvania

Community solar conquers Pittsburgh shade

Solar United Neighbors of Pennsylvania Program Director recently published this blog on the Green Building Alliance website. You can read the ...

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Energy democracy, Energy rights, Rural electric cooperatives, Virginia

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative customers deserve better

Rural electric cooperatives provide electricity for nearly 20% of all Virginians. With a history dating back to New Deal efforts to bring ...

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