With funding available from the IRA, there may never be a better time to embrace community solar, and right now Michigan is at risk of missing out. https://t.co/gzXqYFqSvv
"Community solar is a middle-ground approach featuring solar arrays that provide energy savings for subscribers... Many of those subscribers have incomes that would make it harder for them to put solar panels on their roofs." https://t.co/7MtBmsNQ8w
It's great to see increased funding being allocated to strengthening our country's energy supply & ensuring energy infrastructure is climate-proof. It would be great if #Michigan could've capitalized on these federal funds by implementing community solar. https://t.co/yzFnJ9KZfj
Professionals from a wide variety of industries showed their support for community solar today! Creating a more reliable energy supply for Michiganders is just another plus of community solar.
Thank you to those that made the journey to the State Capitol today to testify in support of community solar. We agree that it's past time to bring community solar to #Michigan!
State lawmakers made a big mistake by removing community solar measures that could have created opportunities for low income residents to benefit from clean energy and allowed #Michigan to reap the benefits of federal dollars. #mileg https://t.co/hKatM1fBfs
According to @michiganstateu, #MICommunitySolar would positively impact communities across the state. By expanding customer choice, supporting jobs and contributing to the economy — community solar is a win-win. Learn more: https://t.co/FqWI3N6MXl
According to a @michiganstateu, the installation and maintenance of #MICommunitySolar would create 18,500 well-paying jobs and contribute $1.4 billion to the economy over the next 30 years. Explore the findings: https://t.co/FqWI3N7kMT
#Michigan ranks 11th in the nation for highest electricity costs. Community solar could help save consumers money on their energy bills while also increasing grid reliability. Michigan needs community solar! https://t.co/q7Ef0JGBXa
A study by @michiganstateu measured the impact community solar would have in #Michigan over the next 30 years. Read more about the findings: https://t.co/FqWI3N6MXl. #MICommunitySolar
Community Solar facilities require significantly less land than utility scale projects — 25-35 acres for community solar vs hundreds of acres for utility scale — therefore can be developed on a wider array of property types. Learn more: https://t.co/Kx1LdaDVAi
"But signing up for solar soon might be as easy as subscribing to Netflix. Scores of new small solar farms that sell clean, local electricity directly to customers are popping up."
#MICommunitySolar would make this a reality for Michiganders. Learn more: https://t.co/adPFzgrymj
Did you know? Each community solar facility will have a portion of their subscriptions dedicated to small commercial customers and individual household subscribers. That way, everyone can benefit. Learn more: https://t.co/Kx1LdaDVAi
78% of voters believe community solar should be part of a diversified energy strategy in their state. It's time to bring community solar to #Michigan! https://t.co/CtL3Joc2ak
#Michigan is already a leader in clean energy jobs. Passing community solar legislation would only add to the momentum our state has. https://t.co/huzvS9FTWi
The Butterfield landfill site would be a great location for a community solar development that could help supply cost effective, renewable energy to Grand Rapid's residents, including low-income households and disadvantaged communities. https://t.co/KYmgBNpxCm