Community-Owned Solar
Learn more about Community-Owned Solar.
What is "Community-Owned Solar"?
Community-Owned Solar provides a means for individuals and community groups to purchase or subscribe to a portion of a solar array and reap the benefits.
The Benefits
- Expanded access to solar (renters, LMI communities)
- Maximized electricity bill savings
- Local workforce development
- Wealth-building through return on equity stake/profit sharing
- Local economic development - through hiring local
- Greater focus on creating local benefits
- Democratic decision-making
- Building political power
3 Key Dimensions of Community Ownership
1. Project Owners
Who are the official project owners?
2. Governance
How is the project governed? Who has decision-making power?
3. Benefits
Who reaps the benefits of the project?