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Who we are
We are a network of people taking control of our energy by installing solar and generating
- ur own electricity.
Community Solar in DC & MD Who we are We are a network of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Community Solar in DC & MD Who we are We are a network of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Community Solar in DC & MD Who we are We are a network of people taking control of our energy by installing solar and generating our own electricity. Who cant go solar now? Homeowners with small, shaded, or old roofs People
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- Homeowners with small, shaded, or old roofs
- People who live in apartments & condos
- Renters
What’s the alternative?
Who can’t go solar now?
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Courtesy of Vote Solar
Community Solar
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- Cheaper electricity now and/or in the future
- Fair access for everyone
- Wider participation in our clean energy future
- Community-based power & benefits
Why community solar?
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- CREA – Community Renewables Energy Act
- CREF – Community Renewable Energy Facility
- kWh – kilowatt-hour
- kW – kilowatt
- LMI – Low and moderate-income
- PSC – Public Service Commission
- Subscriber Organization
Terms
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How it works?
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- 2011 – 2013 : Stakeholder input and activism for a bill
- October, 2013 : CREA legislation passed by City Council
- April, 2015 : PSC finalizes rules for CREA
- June, 2016 : City Council fixes electricity credit value to be 1:1
- January, 2017 : PSC implements 1:1 credit value
- Now : CREF projects being built
How did we get here?
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- 1:1 credit like DC
- 3 year pilot program
- Set aside space for LMI-focused projects
- Wide variety of project models possible
- Participation challenges for LMI residents
Maryland’s Program
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