Electrify Everything in Your Home
Electrification is yet another way to divest ourselves from world energy markets. The path to true energy independence starts with solar panels, but ends with full electrification powered by renewable […]
Adams County Solar Co-op info session & trivia night
Tony Roma's 10 E 120th Ave, Denver, CO, United StatesJoin us at Tony Roma's for a solar info session. A Q&A session and trivia will follow a brief presentation about the co-op. Appetizers will be provided. City of Northglenn […]
Arlington Solar & EV Co-op Info Session#3
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We'll take you through technology, economics, financing, and more. You'll also learn about the solar co-op we […]
Rally to save Hawaii solar – Veto SB 2510
Hawaii State Capitol 415 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI, United StatesSolar supporters are joining together at the State Capitol. We’ll be there to ask Governor Ige to veto a bill that limits your ability to use solar energy at your […]
Sesión informativa de energía solar
Discípulos de Cristo (iglesia) 273 Columbia, University Gardens, San Juan, Puerto RicoAprenda sobre la energía solar y sus beneficios para su hogar o negocio pequeño. Lo guiaremos a través de la tecnología, economía, financiación y más. También aprenderá sobre el grupo de compra colectiva solar que lanzamos. La membresía del grupo de compra colectiva es gratis y los miembros *no* están obligados a comprar paneles solares. […]
Cuyahoga County Solar Co-op Info Session
Join us at the Nature's Oasis (3385 Tuttle Rd, Shaker Heights, OH, 44122). Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We'll take you through […]
Sesión informativa de energía solar
Casa de David Ortiz (walkups amarillos) Urb. Villa Andalucia, #41 Calle Faragan, San Juan, Puerto RicoAprenda sobre la energía solar y sus beneficios para su hogar o negocio pequeño. Lo guiaremos a través de la tecnología, economía, financiación y más. También aprenderá sobre el grupo […]
![When Georgetown University students return to classes this fall, their campus will be home to six new solar installations, totaling 1.1 MW. Together, the panels will produce 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of power, enough to save the University $3 million over the next 20 years. These types of projects are becoming routine as the cost of solar drops and institutions see solar as a smart way to reduce their energy costs. What sets this project apart from others is that it will serve to benefit more than just the University. The project came together with the help of Root + Branch, a certified benefit corporation. The company works to support projects that create what it calls ‘shared value’. Specifically, it works to harness the market in a way to benefit neighborhoods facing gentrification. “It’s clear that [solar project] developers have multiple streams of revenue, the sale of power and SRECs (solar renewable energy credits),” said Laura Recchie, Root + Branch President. “We looked at that and asked how do we create winners from that?” Root + Branch answered the question by creating a “community investment fund” using a portion of the sale of the SRECs the system will generate. SRECs represent the “green” value of the electricity generated from solar and can be sold on a market like a stock in a company. Utilities buy SRECs to comply with renewable energy goals set by the states where they operate. SRECs offer an additional revenue stream to help renewable energy pay for itself. The fund is expected to generate hundreds of thousands of dollars. This money will be used for creating low-income access to solar. Recchie said Root + Branch will be working with Georgetown faculty and students to determine how the funds are distributed. “D.C.’s solar-friendly policies are one of the main reasons we were able to attract a developer to work with us,” Recchie said. ‘The project I am describing would not be able to be done elsewhere.” This is due to the District’s strong market for SRECs. Last year, solar advocates successfully pushed for an expansion to D.C.’s renewable portfolio standard, 50% by 2032. To meet this goal, the legislation maintains aggressive alternative compliance payments. This will in turn maintain a strong demand for D.C. SRECs. This RPS expansion does not happen without solar advocates in D.C. continuing to push for strong solar policies. The Georgetown University project is a real-world example of the impact a committed community of solar activists can make.](https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Students-at-2009-Solar-Decathalon-e1510881954137.jpg "2009 Solar Decathlon")
DC Solar & EV Co-op Info Session#1
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We'll take you through technology, economics, financing, and more. You'll also learn about the solar co-op we […]
Westminster (Adams County) Solar Co-op info session & trivia night
Westminster residents: Join us in the Green Room at Kokopelli Beer Company for a solar info session and trivia! var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required […]
Solar Owners With Net Metering: How to Read Your Solar Bill
As a solar owner, your electric bill looks a little different than before. You now produce power in addition to consuming it, and earn credits for the electricity you share […]
Shenandoah, Ready, Set Solar Info Session#1
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We'll take you through technology, economics, financing, and more. You'll also learn about the Ready, Set, Solar group […]
Net Metering in Florida: The Veto Victory & What’s Next for Solar Advocates
Together, we win! Join us for this interactive webinar to celebrate the Governor's veto of solar net metering legislation (HB 741). We'll also share ways to continue the fight for […]