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A new technical report and other resources developed by the NREL aim to help state and local organizations address the PV access gap.

Bridging the solar energy gap through federal assistance programs

The number of residential solar photovoltaics (PV) installations continues to increase across the United States. But that increase is slower for low-income households, who made up 23% of solar adopters as of 2022.

A new technical report and other resources developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) aim to help state and local organizations address the PV access gap.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offer energy efficiency services to low-income households through state, territory, and Tribal governments. WAP provides free weatherization services to approximately 30,000 households every year, and that number is expected to increase due to the $3.5 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding dedicated to the program. LIHEAP provides billions of dollars for states, Tribes, and territories to reduce energy-related costs for low-income residents annually through bill assistance, and states can leverage LIHEAP funds for energy efficiency and weatherization.

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Source: Clean Technica

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California’s three largest utilities are actively working to stop state regulators from issuing an equitable community solar program.

Utilities’ misguided opposition to community solar in California

With billions on the line from the federal government and the potential for renters and disadvantaged communities to finally access clean, affordable solar energy, California’s three largest utilities are actively working to stop the California Public Utilities Commission from issuing an equitable community solar program.

In their decade of opposition to a viable statewide community solar program, the utilities have succeeded by sowing fear, uncertainty and doubt — we can’t let them get away with it this time. AB 2316 bill author Assemblymember Chris Ward and a diverse coalition of climate and environmental justice groups, consumer advocates and the solar industry delivered this message at Vote Solar’s recent stakeholder briefing.

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Source: Utility Dive

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Cambridge's climate initiatives are significantly supported, offering benefits beyond renewable energy resources and energy efficiency.

Cambridge community solar program shines: Aims for carbon neutrality by 2050

Today, the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Community Development Department initiated an addition to its Sunny Cambridge program: community solar states a recent press release. This initiative supports the city’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal.

Community solar (also known as shared solar, solar gardens, or solar farms) gives residents the opportunity to contribute to local solar projects without the necessity of installing personal solar panels.

During the program’s support, Massachusetts has seen significant decreases in electricity costs, including additional savings for income-eligible participants.

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Source: hoodline

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