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Executive Director Solar United Neighbors. Working to make solar affordable and accessible to all.
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Solar United Neighbors
19 days ago
In
#PuertoRico
, 1 in 7 households have
#solar
+
#batteries
, creating a "virtual power plant" that powers the entire grid! Now,
#Virginia
is exploring this
#innovative
approach. This is how we build a resilient, clean energy future.
@virginiamercury.com
:
virginiamercury.com/2025/09/02/i...
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In Puerto Rico, customers are helping to keep the lights on. Could a Virginia program do the same? • Virginia Mercury
This year, Virginia’s General Assembly directed Dominion Energy to develop a “virtual power plant” pilot program for its customers, writes columnist Ivy Main.
https://virginiamercury.com/2025/09/02/in-puerto-rico-customers-are-helping-to-keep-the-lights-on-could-a-virginia-program-do-the-same/
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Solar United Neighbors
18 days ago
A new
#coalition
is forming to build the
#energy
system of the future! ⚡ We are a founding member of Common Charge, a new group working to unlock the full potential of distributed energy resources like rooftop
#solar
,
#batteries
, and electric vehicles. Learn more from Utility Dive:
bit.ly/3VLxyUR
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Prominent groups launch coalition around distributed energy resources
Common Charge, under the leadership of acting Executive Director Katherine Hamilton, seeks to “drive consumers and policymakers to unlock the full potential of distributed assets."
https://bit.ly/3VLxyUR
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Solar United Neighbors
13 days ago
#Indiana
needs more
#power
than ever, with
#energy
demand growing faster than it has in decades. But we can meet this demand with clean, local solutions!
#Solar
is one of the cheapest and fastest energy sources to add to the grid. Learn more:
bit.ly/4njvNu4
#CleanEnergy
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Meeting growing energy demand with solar - Solar United Neighbors
In Indiana, energy demand is growing fast. Solar energy, including utility-scale solar, is an important part of the solution.
https://bit.ly/4njvNu4
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Solar United Neighbors
11 days ago
Our
#PuertoRico
Senior Program Director, David Ortiz, has been named to the
@forbes.com
Sustainability Leaders list! This honor recognizes his work to build community
#resilience
and protect his community through
#SolarEnergy
.
www.forbes.com/sites/elisab...
#ForbesSustainabilityLeaders
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Solar United Neighbors
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"Puerto Rico is really the looking glass for the future. What we’re seeing is that solar is playing a major role in saving lives." — David Ortiz, our Puerto Rico Senior Program Director. David recently spoke at the
@forbes.com
#ForbesSustainabilityLeaders
Summit.
#ClimateWeekNYC
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Climate Action Campaign
8 days ago
Mayor Daggett joined our Sun Day event in Flagstaff over the weekend to remind us why clean energy is critical for our protecting our climate, our health, and our wallets! ☀️
#SunDay
@solarunitedneighbors.org
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Solar United Neighbors
5 days ago
Did you know
#solar
panels can help
#farms
and livestock? It's called
#agrivoltaics
! 🧑🌾
#Farmers
can raise panels high enough for sheep to graze beneath them. This provides shade for the animals, keeps them cool on hot days, and can even save water.
solarunitedneighbors.org/news/agrivol...
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Agrivoltaics: How solar and farms form the perfect partnership - Solar United Neighbors
Going solar isn’t just a great way for farms to achieve energy independence — it can also enhance production, provide soil benefits, and diversify farm income thanks to a practice…
https://solarunitedneighbors.org/news/agrivoltaics-how-solar-and-farms-form-the-perfect-partnership/
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DC PSC new RFP for VPP Pilot $$ please apply pass the word!
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This is a critical moment for the future of the residential solar tax credit (25D). As we await the Senate’s version of the budget bill, we must not let solar – and its many benefits – be forgotten. 🧵⬇️
#SaveSolarAccess
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The House passed a budget that would eliminate tax credits for homeowners to go solar (25d). This news has hit us hard, but make no mistake: this battle is far from over. 🇺🇸 American's want to own solar! Join me @SolarNeighbors social media day of action, a 🧵⬇️
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Tell your legislator that cutting tax credits for solar isn't good for America.
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Act now to save solar - Solar United Neighbors
Congress wants to kill the solar tax credit. We won't let them. Learn how you can join the fight to save solar access for everyone.
https://solarunitedneighbors.org/defend-solar-energy/
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Solar United Neighbors
5 months ago
Tired of rising energy bills? 📈 Join a Solar United Neighbors group discount, like the "Switch Together" program with Solar Energy World. As seen on ABC Action News, this program is held across the United States including Tampa. Learn more:
youtu.be/BaUgZQK_kqM?...
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Time Running Out to Save Big on Solar - Make the Switch Now!
YouTube video by Solar Energy World
https://youtu.be/BaUgZQK_kqM?si=AIV8otn1gdU4DI6V
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Solar United Neighbors
5 months ago
#Solar
is powering our communities! ☀️ The residential investment tax credits (ITC) are a key tool in making solar accessible for homeowners like Mary Beth in
#Ohio
. Tag
#legislators
like Rep. Dave Joyce and help
#Protect25D
! (From our sister organization SUN Action)
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Solar United Neighbors
5 months ago
Breaking News! 🚨
#Congress
is proposing budget cuts that threaten
#SolarEnergy
and could RAISE costs! This would make solar inaccessible to families and small businesses. Contact your Congress members TODAY!
ow.ly/AZ3R50VTuln
(From our sister organization SUN Action)
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Save Solar: How We Win · Solar United Neighbors
Federal solar policies are currently under attack. We're fighting back - with your help! Whether you've been with us since the beginning of this campaign or are just joining us, this is your opportuni...
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Solar United Neighbors
5 months ago
Anne Hedin understands the value of residential solar tax credit and how important it is for homeowners around the country. Tag your legislator like
@rephouchin.bsky.social
to help protect
#Protect25D
. We need legislators to make a difference. (From our sister organization SUN Action)
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Solar United Neighbors
4 months ago
Resilience hubs offer vital resources during
#disasters
, often powered by reliable
#solar
&
#battery
storage. Learn how with help from
@reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social
, Solar United Neighbors is promoting them:
ow.ly/aHbJ50VVkmS
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Shelter in the storm: How resilience hubs use solar to protect their communities - Solar United Neighbors
Natural disasters can strike anywhere, sometimes forcing people from their homes. And when they do, public buildings or houses of worship are a safe gathering place. Now, some communities are taking t...
https://ow.ly/aHbJ50VVkmS
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Solar United Neighbors
4 months ago
#Virginia
is leading the way! Their new law mandates a massive 450 MW Virtual Power Plant pilot, leveraging
#solar
& battery storage. Solar United Neighbors policy director Shannon Anderson calls it a "major bipartisan win." Read more in Utility Dive:
ow.ly/GRxO50VWqVU
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Virginia utility-scale VPP pilot mandate is first amid national push
The new law requires Dominion Energy to propose a virtual power plant pilot to state regulators by December. Similar bills have been introduced in other states.
https://ow.ly/GRxO50VWqVU
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Anya Schoolman
Solar United Neighbors
4 months ago
El Paso Electric is blocking rooftop
#solar
installations, hindering energy independence for families! In this El Paso Matters op-ed written by SUN's Texas program director Sam Silerio, he shows how the utility is creating barriers to local
#CleanEnergy
.
ow.ly/aSYG50VWvnV
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Opinion: El Paso Electric’s rate case is bad for property rights
About 24,000 El Paso homeowners have installed rooftop solar panels, and El Paso Electric doesn’t want that number to grow.
https://ow.ly/aSYG50VWvnV
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Congress is trying to kill solar. Some things are in and some out (like 25d) the tax credit for regular homeowners. Overall, the proposed cuts will kill jobs, and raise electric bills so fat cats can get fatter. We aren't done fighting for solar! Join us!
act.solarunitedneighbors.org/a/fight-atta...
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Contact Congress
Solar opponents in Congress released a budget that’s a direct attack on our ability to go solar. The proposed budget would end the 30% solar tax credit. This would make it much harder for families, s...
https://act.solarunitedneighbors.org/a/fight-attack-on-your-solar-rights
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Anya Schoolman
Solar United Neighbors
5 months ago
Despite federal headwinds, the determination of
#solar
leaders like our very own
@aschoolman.bsky.social
and
@sachuconstantine.bsky.social
of
@votesolar.bsky.social
shines through in this
@insideclimatenews.org
report. The fight for a solar future continues.
ow.ly/fbnY50VRiCU
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Despite Federal Challenges, Two Leading Solar Advocates Are Continuing Their Forward Push - Inside Climate News
The heads of Solar United Neighbors and Vote Solar explain how they’re handling adversity and where they see progress.
https://ow.ly/fbnY50VRiCU
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Virginia utility-scale VPP pilot mandate is first amid national push
The new law requires Dominion Energy to propose a virtual power plant pilot to state regulators by December. Similar bills have been introduced in other states.
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/virginia-leads-with-utility-scale-vpp-pilot-amid-national-push/747770/
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Solar United Neighbors
5 months ago
Read more from our Executive Director
@aschoolman.bsky.social
and discover the positive changes you’ve made in our 2024 Annual Report.
ow.ly/Ks4T50VHTsb
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America wants to keep tax credits for solar and storage!
tucson.com/opinion/colu...
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Local opinion: Solar is a lifeline for Arizona families, and Congress must protect it
Solar isn’t just a smart energy choice. It’s an economic lifeline for everyday Arizonans. That’s why we recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge lawmakers to protect solar tax credits.
https://tucson.com/opinion/column/article_9933bc87-92f7-47b3-a2b2-4b2a1fa20d94.html
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We are moving forward ! Lots of solar. 😎
theamericanleader.org/progress-upd...
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Group Buying Program Lifts Residential Solar - The American Leader
A rebranded version of a group buying program enables homeowners to purchase and install a solar energy system at up to a 25% discount.
https://theamericanleader.org/progress-update/group-buying-program-lifts-residential-solar/
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Clean energy policies benefit everyone. Just ask red states like Florida | Column
Florida is among the top three solar-generating states in the United States.
https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2025/03/25/clean-energy-policies-benefit-everyone-just-ask-red-states-like-florida-column/
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On March 25, 2025, SUN Action brought community members from across the U.S. to meet with their legislators and tell them why solar betters their families, neighborhoods, and businesses.
vimeo.com/1073934504
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Solar advocates meet with lawmakers | Solar United Neighbors Action
On March 25, 2025, SUN Action brought community members from across the U.S. to meet with their legislators and tell them why solar betters their families, neighborhoods,…
https://vimeo.com/1073934504
6 months ago
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I Appreciate @DonBaconNE02 for publicly supporting solar!
www.wowt.com/2025/04/09/n...
@SolarNeighbors @SEIA
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Nebraska organizations, homeowners fight possible repeal of energy tax credits
Congress is considering a major tax and budget package that could get rid of these funds.
https://www.wowt.com/2025/04/09/nebraska-organizations-homeowners-fight-possible-repeal-energy-tax-credits/
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We are making sure Representative Bacon hears how much his Nebraska constituents count on solar !
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I appreciate those members of the Senate willing to stand up for clean energy and for their local constituents using it, building it, saving money with it.
www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/04/new-...
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New letter from GOP senators adds to pressure campaign to preserve the IRA
As budget reconciliation rolls along, four additional members of Congress have penned a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune asking him to protect
https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/04/new-letter-from-gop-senators-adds-to-pressure-campaign-to-preserve-the-ira/
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Solar United Neighbors
6 months ago
🌞 The Our Solar PA coalition is on the move! They were at the Capitol in Harrisburg, advocating for community energy & community solar. A brighter future starts today!
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Solar United Neighbors
6 months ago
Without clean energy savings from federal investments in solar energy, average household energy costs could increase by $500 a year. Millions of Americans have already saved money on their taxes and lowered their energy bills. Tell Congress to protect this: save-on.org/action.
#SaveOnCleanEnergy
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Solar United Neighbors
6 months ago
By going solar, Jason has saved money and become less reliant on electric utilities. Learn more about Jason’s story and the importance of federal investments in solar energy:
#CleanEnergy
solarunitedneighbors.org/news/solar-c...
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Solar United Neighbors
6 months ago
Thanks to federal investments in social energy Brittany’s small business Aldea Coffee was able to secure grants and additional savings to lower their company’s costs. Learn more:
#CleanEnergy
solarunitedneighbors.org/news/aldea-c...
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Corporate utilities largely silent on Trump layoffs of staff who manage LIHEAP
We asked utilities for comment: many defended LIHEAP broadly; none criticized the Administration or the staffing cuts.
https://energyandpolicy.org/corporate-utilities-largely-silent-on-liheap-layoffs/
6 months ago
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Solar is the solution! Help get this project off the ground!!
www.givegab.com/campaigns/he...
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Donate to Bring Solar to Mt. Zion!
Join me in giving to Solar United Neighbors's campaign Bring Solar to Mt. Zion!
https://www.givegab.com/campaigns/help-mt-zion-church-go-solar
6 months ago
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Wow! USG ripping off farmers!
www.kgun9.com/news/local-n...
#shame
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Rural electrification grant freeze leaves local farmer in limbo
Local farmer John Rueb of Amado’s Forever Yong Farm is facing financial uncertainty after the federal government froze grants for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/santa-cruz-county-news/rural-electrification-grant-freeze-leaves-local-farmer-in-limbo
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Solar United Neighbors
7 months ago
🌞 Meet Chan, a proud solar homeowner in Cincinnati, Ohio! By going solar, he's lowering his energy bills and gaining energy independence. Learn more about Chan’s solar journey and how you can make the switch! 💡 🔗 Read his story:
solarunitedneighbors.org/news/chan-ci...
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Chan – Cincinnati, OH - Solar United Neighbors
We’ve effectively prepaid our entire electricity bills for at least the next 25 years which will extend into our retirement, and raised the resale value of our home significantly. Chan…
https://solarunitedneighbors.org/news/chan-cincinnati-oh/
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Solar United Neighbors
7 months ago
SUN's own Yesenia Rivera, Vice President of Solar Access and Affordability, is a panelist at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) virtual event on 'How Communities Are Taking Control of Clean Energy to Maximize Benefits for All'. Learn more =
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Virtual Event: How Communities Can Maximize Clean Energy Benefits for All - ILSR
Join ILSR for a free virtual event on how to maximize the benefits of clean energy for communities through local ownership
https://ow.ly/tfsa50ViesG
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Michael Leen
9 months ago
It's been one year since we added solar to our home. For anyone wondering what it's like, read our story by
@solarunitedneighbors.org
. It includes a link to a video where I describe the process in more detail. TL;DR: We're super happy with the decision.
solarunitedneighbors.org/news/michael...
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Michael's Solar Switch Story in Virginia - Solar United Neighbors
Solar United Neighbors recently sat down with Michael in Arlington, VA who went solar through Solar Switch. Read on below to learn more about Michael’s experience. This Solar Story is…
https://solarunitedneighbors.org/news/michaels-solar-switch-story-in-virginia/
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Solar United Neighbors
8 months ago
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Retired homeowner shares excitement after solar panels slash her energy bills by 70% — here's how she got the government to pay
Retiree Cathy Clark installed a solar panel system on her home and is seeing significant financial savings.
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-home/solar-panels-homeowner-ohio/
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Solar United Neighbors
8 months ago
What inspired more than 150 Hoosiers to brave sub-zero temperatures to go to their state capitol last month? Fighting for their energy rights! Check out the full story! ⬇️
solarunitedneighbors.org/news/hoosier...
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Hoosiers advocate for community solar, testify against anti-consumer bill - Solar United Neighbors
Nothing can stop Indiana’s solar supporters – not even sub-zero temperatures. On January 21, over 150 people braved the cold to show up at the state capitol for Renewable Energy…
https://solarunitedneighbors.org/news/hoosiers-advocate-for-community-solar-testify-against-anti-consumer-bill/
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Solar United Neighbors
8 months ago
Tony Schultz, a third-generation farmer from Athens, Wisconsin, is transforming his family farm with the power of the sun. Since taking over Stoney Acres Farm, Tony has embraced solar energy to fuel his farm. Learn how solar is driving change on this Wisconsin farm!
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Stoney Acres Farm - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Highlight
YouTube video by Solar United Neighbors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WerYzUgJ8pc
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Solar United Neighbors
8 months ago
🚨 SUN is looking for a Campaign & Visual Design Manager to craft powerful messaging, media, and visuals that drive real impact. If you have a passion for design, data visualization, and solar energy, apply today and help shape the future of solar. ✨ 🔗
ow.ly/5Px950UXZAZ
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Solar United Neighbors
8 months ago
Six utilities shut off power to families over 662,000 times last year while raking in $10+ billion in profits. Utility greed is forcing customers to choose food on the table or keeping their homes warm. New report by
@biologicaldiversity.org
www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/ene...
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Solar United Neighbors
7 months ago
“Just the growth has been kind of crazy for us,” said Howard, who named his company Texas Solar Sheep. “It’s been great for me and my family.”
www.wfxrtv.com/news/busines...
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Solar farms are booming in the US and putting thousands of hungry sheep to work
BUCKHOLTS, Texas (AP) — On rural Texas farmland, beneath hundreds of rows of solar panels, a troop of stocky sheep rummage through pasture, casually bumping into one another as they remain committe…
https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/business/ap-solar-farms-are-booming-in-the-us-and-putting-thousands-of-hungry-sheep-to-work/
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Solar United Neighbors
7 months ago
🌞 Exciting news from Miami-Dade County! 🌴 Laura Tellez, SUN's Associate Florida Program Director, recently joined the walkthrough for the solar installation at the South Dade Regional Library. 📚 This is the County’s third solar installation—another step forward for a brighter future! ✨
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Solar United Neighbors
7 months ago
This homeowner installed solar—and couldn’t be happier! ✨ 🌞 With help from a SUN co-op and Transform Solar, they’ve secured energy independence. Plus, the joy of monitoring solar production through a phone app? Priceless!
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The Adventure Of Installing Solar Panels On My Townhouse With A Shared Roof - CleanTechnica
Little has been published on the difficulties of installing solar panels on a townhouse with a shared roof.
https://ow.ly/mGM150VcfyH
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Solar United Neighbors
7 months ago
🚜 Clauson Farms is proving that solar energy and agriculture are a perfect match! With four solar installations powering their grain operations, irrigation, and more, they’re saving $5,000+ a year on electricity. Read more about their solar story:
solarunitedneighbors.org/news/clauson...
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Clauson Farms – Indiana - Solar United Neighbors
Rural Indiana Farmer Spurs Savings Through Solar A REAP grant funded by the Inflation Reduction Act supported solar arrays and triggered tax incentives. At Clauson Farms in north-central Indiana, far...
https://solarunitedneighbors.org/news/clauson-farms-indiana/
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Solar United Neighbors
9 months ago
Solar energy is under attack. Join the fight with us. Register NOW for our Solar Advocacy 101 training on January 28. Elected officials need to know the truth about solar: that it provides clean, local, reliable energy.
www.mobilize.us/solarunitedn...
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Solar Advocacy 101 · Solar United Neighbors
Elected officials need to know the truth about solar: that it provides clean, local, reliable energy. That’s why we want to equip you with the skills and knowledge to share that message. Join us for ...
https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/746725/?utm_source=web_banner=twitter
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