The green energy industry marketing to individual consumers (“retail energy”) has a problem. Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) have developed a bad reputation for "bait and switch" tactics. Consumers don't know who to trust.One way to re-establish trust is to change the pricing model to align with consumers.That is not all. Consumers of retail energy are also confused. What … [Read more...] about Get Green by Going Green!
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Truth About Community Solar in New York City
They have it in Ithaca. Even Rochester. Why is it so difficult to get it in New York City?Community Solar – accessed through ConEd – is difficult to get in NYC. Why is that? After all, Community Solar Farms are extremely popular in Upstate New York. However, this is one area where NYC is behind Upstate. We explain why in this post about Community Solar in New York … [Read more...] about Truth About Community Solar in New York City
4 Surprising Ways Community Solar is Different from ESCOs
We wear out a lot of shoe leather educating New Yorkers about Community Solar Farms. Our experience has been that there is a lot of confusion. To add some clarity, from an objective perspective, we have written this article on how Community Solar is different from ESCOs (Energy Service Companies). The shorter answer as to how Community Solar is different from ESCOs can be … [Read more...] about 4 Surprising Ways Community Solar is Different from ESCOs
Community Solar Farms – 13 Frequently Asked Questions
We receive a lot of great questions from university Professors and others in the university community regarding the Community Solar Farms program. Below are excerpts from actual questions received by us. 1. “I have gone through the terms a few times and it feels like I should know what I am getting into, why all these legal terms, what are the risks?" 1) Why all these … [Read more...] about Community Solar Farms – 13 Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornell University’s Commitment to Community Solar ?
Cornell University has committed to 100% carbon neutrality by 2035. An important part of that commitment is Community Solar. This is a way that Professors and students can get renewable energy, for their residence, through solar power without having to install solar panels or deal with tax credits.As a Land Grant institution, Cornell’s mission is particularly suited to … [Read more...] about What is Cornell University’s Commitment to Community Solar ?
Community Solar – Intentions Not Enough
Drivers of electric cars have good intensions. However, with 63% of electricity generated from fossil fuels in the US in 2019 (source: EIA), driving an electric car doesn’t do the job. What’s needed is sourcing electricity from renewables. Community Solar helps do that. Learn More. Be amongst the first to find out when this post is … [Read more...] about Community Solar – Intentions Not Enough
Community Solar Farms Have Limited Capacity
Capacity is a big deal with Community Solar Farms. Based on regulations the maximum capacity for each one is around 360 households.It can take years to get permitting on a new one. Therefore many Community Solar programs have no memberships available.We do. Learn more Be amongst the first to find out when this post is … [Read more...] about Community Solar Farms Have Limited Capacity
Renters Need Community Solar Farms
Solar Panels on the roofs of homes won't allow us to reach aggressive renewable energy goals. Apartment dwellers must be included. We have the solution. Learn more. Be amongst the first to find out when this post is finished...__CONFIG_colors_palette__{"active_palette":0,"config":{"colors":{"4ff41":{"name":"Main Accent","parent":-1},"ff2da":{"name":"Accent … [Read more...] about Renters Need Community Solar Farms
Community Solar Programs Support Local Farmers
Family Farms have a tough lot. It's never been easy. However, its arguably never been as tough.While switching crops and hoping for trade agreements is old school; there's a new game in town. It's called a Community Solar program. Instead of more of the same, it is a new source of revenue for your local beleaguered local farmer.Learn more about Community Solar Be amongst … [Read more...] about Community Solar Programs Support Local Farmers
Community Solar Keeps Spending Local
You've done it. Gone to the local credit union. Perhaps a co-op. Maybe even a farmer's market. What you've done is gone local. Therefore you get it. You get the spirit behind Community Solar.Community Solar is local because it keeps the production of electricity, revenues and savings local.What does local mean ? It means residents, small businesses and municipalities. Linked … [Read more...] about Community Solar Keeps Spending Local