A group of solar supporters came to Capitol Hill last week to meet with the Congressional Solar Caucus. It was an opportunity to put a face to solar’s incredible growth and potential. The Congressional Solar Caucus is a bi-partisan group of House Members. It is…
The sun shines everywhere, but not everyone can benefit from solar energy, yet. Solar United Neighbors is thrilled by today’s announcement of $7 billion in federal funding for a program called “Solar for All.” This investment will significantly increase the number people that can benefit from solar energy. The Solar…
The dust has settled in Tallahassee from a busy legislative session. Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is happy to report that Floridians kept their right to fair credit for the electricity they generate. We tracked other bills related to municipal utility autonomy and electric vehicles. The session ended on…
How do I talk to my insurance agent/carrier about adding solar panels to my home? We always encourage homeowners to loop in their agents/carriers while going solar! Your solar system will increase your home’s value, so you may need to increase your coverage amount accordingly. Your carrier may have specific…
The sun shines everywhere, but that doesn’t mean everyone can go solar where they live. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from solar energy, thanks to community solar. Community solar — what is it? Community solar lets you buy or lease a share of a solar array. You earn…
¡Gracias a nuestros miembros y colaboradores, este pasado enero celebramos una gran victoria con la aprobación del proyecto P.S. 1064! El mismo extenderá el programa de medición neta hasta el 2030 en Puerto Rico. Sobre 650 de nuestros miembros respondieron al llamado para tomar acción, enviándole un correo electrónico al…
It is not a stretch to say that Adam Schaller, a hardworking business owner who operates Lakeshore Die Cast with his dad, is somewhat of a trendsetter in southwest Michigan’s quaint Village of Baroda. What began for Schaller a few years ago with a desire to mitigate a tax burden…
I’m Cory Chase, and I joined Solar United Neighbors of West Virginia as the new Program Associate in late 2023. In this role, I’ll be implementing solar programs across the state. I work on building partnerships, organizing events and projects, and providing assistance to those interested in going solar. I…
Receiving the first utility bill after a solar system is switched on is an exciting moment. From that first bill onward, you are a different kind of electricity customer. You produce energy as well as consume it. Your relationship with the utility company changes. So does your utility bill. This…
