Current Advocacy Efforts: Summer/Fall 2024

Community solar refers to a solar array located within a community where multiple customers can subscribe and receive a credit on their utility bill for their share of the power that’s produced, just as if the panels were on their roof. Residents and small businesses sign up to receive energy from a certain number of panels, which can be purchased up front or as a “pay-as-you-go” subscription.

The Problem? Under current law, direct participations in a community solar programs is not allowed in Michigan. 

There is currently legislation in Congress to change this. Senate Bills 152 and 153 modernize state law to allow access to community solar in Michigan.

The legislation will cut the red tape that prevents community solar projects from being built and allow participating individuals and businesses to benefit from community solar projects by taking a credit on their electric bills.

Passing this bi-partisan legislation will kick-start renewable energy projects around the state, spur competition, create local jobs, provide new economic opportunities to farmers and rural communities throughout the state, and ultimately, save individuals and small businesses energy on their energy bills.

Renewable energy should be accessible and available to everyone.

Click HERE to join this effort!

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