DOE expands programs that increase access to solar energy in disadvantaged communities

At the RE+ clean energy industry conference, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced an expansion of the National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP). The expanded program, now called NCSP+, grows the successful program beyond supporting community solar to include residential and distributed rooftop solar + storage, and commercial solar projects with an emphasis on expanding access to the benefits of affordable clean energy in low-income and disadvantaged communities. This announcement also includes an expansion of the Community Power Accelerator and new work to protect consumers from predatory practices in the rooftop solar industry.

“DOE is committed to ensuring the meaningful benefits of solar energy are available to all Americans, especially those who need it the most,” said Jeff Marootian, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at DOE. “NCSP+ will expand the program’s reach and impact, helping schools, nonprofits, and affordable housing communities unlock access to solar resources and more equitable clean energy options across the nation.”

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Source: Energy.gov

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