By NewsBlogger SolarEquity has partnered with EMPOWERment to solarize the PEACH apartment complex in Chapel Hill, aiming to reduce energy burdens for community members in need, while also promoting social justice and combatting climate change.
At a glance
- SolarEquity received a donation of solar panels from Carolina Solar Services.
- Collaborating with EMPOWERment to solarize the PEACH apartment complex in Chapel Hill.
- NC Solar Now will install a 42-kW solar system at the complex to reduce energy burdens for community members.
- PEACH Apartments is expected to save an average of $37 on utility bills monthly.
- SolarEquity’s mission is to stimulate solar adoption in low-income housing and combat climate change.
The details
SolarEquity, a solar energy company, has recently received a solar panels donation from Carolina Solar Services.
They are collaborating with EMPOWERment to solarize the PEACH apartment complex in Chapel Hill.
NC Solar Now is set to install a 42-kW solar system at the complex, with the aim of reducing energy burdens for community members in need.
The 10 apartment units at PEACH Apartments
which will be Chapel Hill’s first affordable multi-unit complex with zero-debt funding, are expected to save an average of $37 on their utility bills monthly.
SolarEquity’s mission is to stimulate solar adoption in low-income housing and combat climate change while promoting social justice.
The partnership with EMPOWERment
is projected to mitigate 1.5 million pounds of carbon emissions.
Additionally, the development will provide 10 affordable units for households earning 30-60% of the average median income.
In California, the Public Utilities Commission rejected a proposal from solar advocacy groups supporting community solar, putting more decision-making power into the hands of local utilities.
The Solar Energy Industries Association expressed disappointment in this decision.
Assembly Bill 2316 requires large utilities to create programs for ratepayers to participate in offsite electrical generation facilities using renewable energy.
The Coalition for Community Solar Access proposed a Net Value Billing Tariff that was rejected by CPUC, causing concern within the solar industry about hindering community solar market growth.
California Assemblymember Damon Connolly introduced legislation to reduce fees and taxes on residential solar projects. The goal is to restore incentives to Californians affected by CPUC’s NEM 3.0 decision.
The bill aligns with the state’s goal of achieving 100% carbon-free energy by 2045. Meanwhile, in Arizona, residential customers of Arizona Public Service (APS) are facing an 8% increase in their average monthly bill, with those with rooftop solar having to pay a monthly charge of around $2.50. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminded solar importers that Southeast Asian solar panels must be utilized within 180 days to avoid full AD/CVD tariffs.
On a broader scale, FEMA and the Department of Energy released a study suggesting that Puerto Rico could transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Wood Mackenzie projects that the U.S. community solar market will exceed 14 GW by 2028. The 240-MWDC Appaloosa Solar 1 project in Utah is among the first utility-scale solar projects utilizing the solar production tax credit.
Additionally, Maryland has initiated a $3 million community solar grant program for 2024, and the Georgia General Assembly is reviewing bills for expanded community solar programs.
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| solarpowerworldonline.com |
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| – SolarEquity received a solar panel donation from Carolina Solar Services – SolarEquity is working with EMPOWERment to solarize the PEACH apartment complex – NC Solar Now will install the 42-kW system at the apartment complex |
| – The 10 apartment units are expected to save an average of $37 on their utility bills monthly – SolarEquity aims to stimulate solar adoption in low-income housing – The partnership with EMPOWERment will mitigate 1.5 million pounds of carbon emissions – SolarEquity’s mission is to combat climate change and promote social justice |
| – The PEACH Apartments will be Chapel Hill’s first affordable multi-unit complex with zero-debt funding – The development will provide 10 affordable units for households earning 30-60% of the average median income – The solar project aims to reduce energy burdens for community members in need |
| solarpowerworldonline.com |
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| – The California Public Utilities Commission rejected a proposal from solar advocacy groups supporting community solar in the state – Decision puts more decision-making power into local utility hands – Solar Energy Industries Association expressed disappointment in the decision – AB 2316 requires large utilities to create programs for ratepayers to participate in offsite electrical generation facilities using renewable energy – Coalition for Community Solar Access proposed a Net Value Billing Tariff that was rejected by CPUC – CPUC suggested that utilities determine cost cap for disadvantaged communities through community solar – Solar industry is concerned this decision will hinder community solar market growth – CCSA expressed disappointment in CPUC’s decision, stating it will impact equitable access to renewable energy – Scaling community solar capacity is seen as key to impacting low-income customers |
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| – California Assemblymember Damon Connolly introduced legislation to reduce fees and taxes on residential solar projects |
| The bill aims to restore incentives to Californians diminished by CPUC’s NEM 3.0 decision. – The goal is to achieve 100% carbon-free energy in California by 2045 – Arizona Public Service (APS) residential customers will see an 8% increase in their average monthly bill – APS customers with rooftop solar will have to pay a monthly charge of around $2.50 – The new rates in Arizona go into effect on March 8 – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminded solar importers that Southeast Asian solar panels must be utilized within 180 days to avoid full AD/CVD tariffs – FEMA and the DOE released a study saying Puerto Rico can easily go 100% renewable by 2050 – Wood Mackenzie expects the U.S. community solar market to surpass 14 GW by 2028 |
| – The 240-MWDC Appaloosa Solar 1 project in Utah is one of the first utility-scale solar projects to utilize the solar production tax credit (PTC) – Maryland opened a $3 million community solar grant program for 2024 – Georgia General Assembly is reviewing bills for expanded community solar programs |
