Just a year ago, Solstice was comprised of five full-time team members, largely volunteering their time for the organization’s mission and working out of a collection of donated office spaces. As they began to gain real traction with customers and investors, the team sat down in 2016 and distilled their shared ethics into five core…
Solar energy is already providing many unique benefits to our energy systems, and there is ample evidence that given the right conditions, it can revolutionize the system for the better. We focus most of our attention on community solar and its benefits, but solar energy exists in many forms and it’s worth taking the time…
At Solstice, we work hard to put solar energy in the hands of more American households. That’s because we believe that solar already provides concrete benefits over fossil fuel systems, and that it has the potential to make our energy systems fair for everyone and give local communities independence. At the same time, we think…
We recently wrote a blog explaining what a solar garden is (think of a smaller-scale solar farm that serves the needs of local residents) but we also wanted to take the time to help you understand the context: what do solar gardens look like, and where are they built? Where Are Community Solar Gardens Allowed?…
It can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to ‘going green’… so we wanted to answer one of the most pressing questions our customers have: How does community solar benefit the environment? It can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to ‘going green,’ and misinformation about solar…
Community solar has its own unique benefits for the economy, the environment, and your household–and it’s already having a nationwide impact. Here are the 8 biggest benefits of community solar: 1. Don’t Own Your Home? No Problem. Community solar allows households to tap into a local shared solar farm and see savings on their electric…
We know our customers: They’re driven by their values, and the urge to bring solar to their local community. Many of them have even called us, seeking a way to spread community solar to their friends and neighbors. Now, there is one: becoming a Solstice Ambassador. Solstice connects residents like you to clean, affordable energy.…
This past week, the Solstice team (and honorary canine solar ambassador, Kugo) took a trip to visit our new community solar farm in Dover, MA. This 1.4 MW facility supplies electricity to local residents at a discount, and sits on top of a capped landfill next to the town’s transfer station. It’s an ideal place for…