Community solar offers a fantastic opportunity for everyone to enjoy the benefits of solar energy without installing panels on their rooftops – yes, that includes renters and apartment dwellers! Savings: check. Helping the environment: check. Simple sign up: check. Easy billing… well, that depends. I’ll get back to you on that next… I’m going to…
How little wins can make a big impact. From saving the planet to saving your budget, here’s how community solar can be a fast and easy way to make a difference. In recent years, the world has seen an exciting shift toward renewable energy sources. Among the emerging trends, community solar has become popular, allowing…
On May 31, 2023, the Treasury Department and IRS released a second round of proposed rules for the IRA’s bonus tax credits. The new notice invites stakeholder comments through June 30th. After the comment period, the agencies will issue a comprehensive set of program rules for the remainder of the 2023 tax year. Our team…
When Solstice Co-Founder & CEO Steph Speirs first decided that she wanted to bring affordable clean energy to every community, she was halfway around the world. She had been working with local communities to expand solar access in off-grid rural communities in India, and one day she realized that the households that she talked to…
So, you’ve enrolled in community solar and you can’t wait to see your first solar credits on your electric bill – we’re pretty excited for you too! Not only do you get to save a little bit of money, but you’re also supporting clean energy for your community. Now that’s exciting! Your estimated turn-on date…
Is your energy bill looking a little higher than usual? Energy prices are set by utility providers and are expected to rise as much as 50% in some states this summer. While this certainly is frustrating, the price increases aren’t permanent. We know that clean energy is critical in lower energy costs, not to mention…
We’re officially in month two of 2022, and solar, along with other forms of renewable energy, is already set for another year of rapid growth. With a 10% projected increase in U.S. renewable energy this year and a projected 26% increase by 2026, renewables like solar are quickly becoming the superpowers of the climate change…
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) grew from three years of hard work by environmental advocates, the renewable energy industry, labor unions, environmental justice and equity organizations, business and consumer groups. Leaders in the Senate, House, and Governor’s office were ultimately able to bridge the needs of these constituencies and negotiate an omnibus clean…
Minnesota community solar is spreading throughout the state, giving schools, businesses, and households meaningful savings — and an equitable climate change solution. There’s a common misconception about northern states and solar power. You guessed it — it’s that solar energy doesn’t work in areas that get frequent cloud coverage. But Minnesota community solar is proving…
This beautiful cabin in the Catskill Mountains of New York offsets its energy usage with clean energy from a nearby solar farm — and it’s available to rent! A hidden gem of the Catskill Mountains, this family-owned cabin is perfectly located for hiking, swimming, and skiing. The Dudley family purchased the cabin from the previous…