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A great article on how community led solar projects can be a great way to utilize stagnant land (ex: abandoned lease sites) and allow time horizons for natural environmental reclamation to occur while producing a productive resource. Brown fields to bright fields! #sustainablesolutions #repurpose #rethink #innovationinaction

The case for #communitysolar is becoming clear in states around the country with building bipartisan support for new and expanded programs. https://lnkd.in/euXQepJD #cleanenergytransition #futureoffarming #cleanenergy #solarenergy #energypolicy #sharedsolar #solarfarms #solardevelopment

☀ Exciting News! Last night's Town of Middletown, DE monthly meeting marked a pivotal moment as council voted to advance the 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 project! This groundbreaking initiative entails the construction of a 3-megawatt solar array, ingeniously floating atop one of the town's wastewater ponds. This project is also set to become Delaware's inaugural floating solar endeavor. We're thrilled to share that DEMEC has 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮 $𝟭𝟮𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 from the American Public Power Association (APPA), propelling us forward in our mission towards sustainable energy solutions. The benefits of this innovative project are abundant. Not only does it preserve valuable town real estate for future economic development, but it also tackles algae growth on the pond, enhancing environmental sustainability. Moreover, by bolstering the amount of locally sited community solar, DEMEC and our members are paving the way for a brighter, cleaner energy future right here in Delaware. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this transformative journey! #netde #wearepublicpower #powerDE #solar #renewable #greenenergy #project #approval #movingforward #power #local #communitypowered #MiddletownSolar #Sustainability #CleanEnergyFuture #PublicPower

So here's a conundrum - #Vermont is likely to have a new, aggressive renewable energy requirement on the books soon, pushing my home state to 100% renewable energy with a significant in-state generation component. Super exciting, right? And as a community solar developer with over 120 projects under our belts, mostly in the Green Mountain State, Green Lantern Solar knows that development scale means a LOT to Vermonters. I'm 100% supportive of small-scale, in-state generation that is part of the circular local regenerative economy. And yet there is some 100MW of large (>20MWac) scale solar currently being proposed by big out-of-state companies that are going to wheel the power OUT of Vermont to utilities in Massachusettts and Connecticut so those companies can meet their own states' renewable goals. The VT PUC has approved similarly situated large generation facilities located in Vermont in the past under the rationale that Vermonters benefit from the regional generation of renewable energy (which is per se true, but a pretty slim argument nonetheless). So what will Vermont do to encourage private investment by local developers to build projects here in Vermont, that actually serve Vermonters, at a scale that makes sense? What if anything will Vermont do to incentivize dual use #agrivoltaics projects and #brownfield redevelopment? That all remains to be seen, and I'm cautiously optimistic despite the Scott Administration's failure to fully embrace renewables despite a clear mandate to do so. Time for the Executive branch in Vermont to lead, follow or get out of the way.

Interesting post by David Carpenter about the tension between big #solarPV in #Vermont and not used by Vermont ratepayers, and the smaller-scale development needed to meet the proposed new law's requirements for in-state #renewableenergy for Vermonters. See especially the last three paragraphs. It turns out I have some opinions this question he asks: "What if anything will Vermont do to incentivize dual use #agrivoltaics projects and #brownfield redevelopment?"

The Nature Conservancy in Colorado is pleased to be one of 19 multi-sector coalition partners supporting the recently introduced ‘Inclusive Community Solar,’ bill. Updating and expanding Colorado’s Community Solar Program will enable more solar energy to be developed on existing surfaces like parking lots, rooftops, and previously disturbed areas, which can help conserve high-value natural and working lands. Further, this bill is a step forward in ensuring that all Coloradans can access the benefits of our transition to affordable, abundant clean energy. Big thanks to Sen. Steve Fenberg for introducing this important legislation and to Duncan Gilchrist for leading TNC’s engagement! -- Note: If you have a moment, take a look at the breadth and diversity of coalition partners championing this bill. In my humble opinion, this is representative of what a partnership that can generate durable, equitable and actionable outcomes can look like - and is an exciting aspect of this initiative 🙌. #communtysolar #ira #energyaccess #dualuse #brownfields #brightfields #agrivoltaics #lmi #renewables #cleanenergy #partnership #policy

Transforming polluted land into revenue-generating assets is possible. CS Energy and Luminace have proven this by completing two 5 MW landfill community solar projects in Berkeley, NJ. By repurposing a closed landfill into a clean energy hub, they’re not only providing affordable solar power to local residents but also turning waste sites into long-term assets for communities. What more can be done to convert more underutilized lands into revenue-generating sustainable assets? #CommunitySolar #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #LandfillSolar #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #GreenEnergy #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalInnovation https://lnkd.in/enciQ8cB

In a recent letter to the editor, one of Chaberton's landowner partners highlighted how our Project Snow—a community solar farm being developed in Worcester County, Maryland—will bring significant benefits to the community. These include: ☀️ Preserving land for future generations ☀️ Supplementing the ongoing need for sustainable energy ☀️ Creating local jobs and generating local tax revenue "𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺; 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺’𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦," 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘚𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳, 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘓. 𝘞𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘐𝘐𝘐. Additionally, at least 40% of the benefits from the project will directly support neighbors at low- to moderate-income levels, ensuring that the positive impact reaches those who need it most and helping to make the clean energy transition equitable. Read the full letter: https://lnkd.in/gtcNWZJD #communitysolar #energytransition

The power of community energy and its potential to contribute massively to the just transition.

As the transition to renewable energy accelerates, the approval of large-scale solar projects, such as the 282-acre solar farm in Hett, highlights key challenges we must address. Balancing energy security with local environmental and agricultural concerns is crucial. While projects like Lightsource bp’s solar farm will help the UK meet its renewable energy targets, community voices raise valid concerns about land use and long-term impact. #RenewableEnergy #SolarFarms #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #Consulting #UKEnergy #ClimateAction #SolarPower https://lnkd.in/eqx6YFBY