Posts Tagged ‘Community Solar’
Member Highlight: Eagle Solar and Light Expands Solar Energy Access to North Carolina Tribal Community
This feature is part of NCSEA’s celebration of Native American Heritage Month and our ongoing focus on diversity in clean energy. We had the opportunity to talk with Laura Combs, from Eagle Solar and Light, to learn more about the company’s efforts within equity, diversity, & inclusion (ED&I) to develop a presence in marginalized and…
Read MoreNo Home Left Behind: Greensboro Solar CARES Project
We can no longer afford to ignore the energy burden conversation, especially as it relates to underserved populations in the United States. Many families are challenged with paying their energy bills every month–constantly having to choose between basic essentials like getting food, buying medication, or keeping their lights on–and North Carolinians are no exception to…
Read MoreSeeing the Light: The Fight Against HOA Solar Restrictions
Homeowner associations (HOAs) have a long history of restricting residents from installing solar panels because of how they look from the public areas. In the United States, where more than half of the nation’s neighborhoods are governed by HOA Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), these contracts pose one of the most prevalent obstacles faced by prospective solar homeowners. NCSEA…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month: Kristal Hansley
In honor of Black History Month, NCSEA will post a weekly blog post throughout February to honor the contributions African Americans have made towards advancing the clean energy landscape across the United States. Kristal Hansley is the first female African American CEO within the community solar industry in the United States. She is the founder of WeSolar, a community solar company located in Baltimore, that…
Read MoreUsing Community Solar to Grow North Carolina’s Clean Energy Industry
North Carolina can create a more accessible clean energy landscape for its residents is by better utilizing community solar. North Carolina is a leader in clean energy, however, there are still ways the state can improve its access to and amount of clean energy
Read MoreClean Energy in Rural Areas
The environmental and economic benefits of clean energy have been well documented. However, not everyone experiences these benefits equally. As discussed in our July blog post, racial discrepancies have an impact on who is more likely to receive the benefits of clean energy, but geographic location also plays a role in determining who benefits. The…
Read MoreUpdate: Duke Energy’s Community Solar Program
Though North Carolina is ranked second in the nation for total installed solar PV capacity, there are still many NC residents who don’t have the necessary sunny sight conditions or face some other obstacle to “going solar.” Here at NCSEA, we hope that the community solar model of solar development can make solar more accessible to all North Carolinians. The community solar model…
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