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  • Sustainable Fall Practices for Inside the Home

    Sustainable Fall Practices for Inside the Home

    We have gathered 9 simple efforts for inside the home, so we can all enjoy a more sustainable fall and a cozy, eco-friendly home in these coming winter months this year.

  • Community Solar Sparks Local Attention

    Community Solar Sparks Local Attention

    The Portland Press Herald recently published an article about the abundance of community solar options for Maryland residents. While it’s great Maryland businesses and consumers have so many options, the number of choices, different people presenting them, and the newness of community solar programs can lead to confusion.

  • Great Community Solar Resource for Marylandrs

    Great Community Solar Resource for Marylandrs

    The Maryland Office of the Public Advocate has a great page of resources about community solar that include a video, common questions and a one-page handout. If you are considering community solar for your home or business, it’s worth spending some time on this page. https://www.maine.gov/meopa/electricity/community_solar Video link: https://vimeo.com/489543711

  • Impacts of Community Solar on Maryland’s Economy

    Impacts of Community Solar on Maryland’s Economy

    Maryland’s Net Energy Billing program and community solar are delivering triple bottom line impacts for Maryland’s economy, residents and the environment according to a recent study. These programs are driving economic growth, saving customers significant money and helping Maryland reach its environmental goals. Read more about these benefits in the article below. http://www.communitysolaraccess.org/new-study-release-maines-solar-program-provides-significant-cost-savings-job-creation-and-emission-reductions/

  • Changing the Clean Energy Equation

    Changing the Clean Energy Equation

    For years consumers and businesses have been interested in solar energy, especially as prices and costs have plummeted over the past decade. Unfortunately, on-site and rooftop solar installations have some pretty big barriers to entry. The costs to purchase an array can be prohibitive to many and, even with financing, the payback can be drawn…

  • Community Solar by the Numbers

    Community Solar by the Numbers

    Community solar programs can often seem confusing to consumers and businesses. Here’s an example using the average monthly electric bill in Massachusetts, which was about $125 in 2019, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Imagine a family who uses exactly $125 of electricity every month, and signs up for an equivalent share of community solar…