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SEIA Commends CPUC Decision to Bolster Low-Income Solar Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement by Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association on the California Public Utility Commission’s decision today to increase opportunities for low-income households to go solar.
Low-Income Solar Policy Guide
The growth of solar in the United States provides a tremendous opportunity to address some of the greatest challenges faced by lower-income communities: the high cost of housing, unemployment, and pollution. Solar can provide long-term financial relief to families struggling with high and unpredictable energy costs, living-wage jobs in an industry where the workforce has increased 168% over the past seven years, and a source of clean, local energy sited in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by traditional power generation.
Affordable Financing: CT Green Bank Offerings for Low-Income Solar
Green banks have significant potential to provide access to affordable financing for low-income communities and the solar projects that serve them. The Connecticut Green Bank is a leading example of how this type of institution can facilitate the deployment of solar to low-income communities. This webinar will focus on the Connecticut Green Bank's approach to low-income solar deployment and the programs and products they have available.
Community Solar Low Income Solar Projects
This webinar will feature Community Solar projects that have been built for low income customers.