About Us

The Coalition for Community Solar Access is a national Coalition of businesses and non-profits working to expand customer choice and access to solar for all American households and businesses through community solar. Our mission is to empower every American energy consumer with the option to choose local, clean, and affordable community solar. We work with customers, utilities, local stakeholders, and policymakers to develop and implement policies and best practices that ensure community solar programs provide a win, win, win for all, starting with the customer.

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NEW STUDY RELEASE: MAINE’S SOLAR PROGRAM PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT COST SAVINGS, JOB CREATION, AND EMISSION REDUCTIONS

March 16th, 2021

A new analysis finds the Net Energy Billing program has generated $60 million in economic activity with the potential for nearly $800 million more AUGUSTA – A new study released Read More

COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECTS UNFAIRLY THREATENED BY CMP INTERCONNECTION DEBACLE

February 5th, 2021

Utility Has Already Signed Contracts, Latest Attempt Would Jeopardize Tens of Millions of Dollars Slated for Investment in Maine AUGUSTA – Community solar projects that would bring tens of millions Read More

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Benefits of Community Solar

  • Equal Access: Community solar works for anyone with an electric bill, including renters, residents in multi-unit buildings, and businesses that don’t own their roofs. That means community solar can give ALL Americans equal access to solar for the first time.
  • Favorable Economics: Sunshine is free, which means solar offers reliable energy at a predictable rate for decades. And because community solar projects are optimally sited, professionally maintained, and built at scale, consumers can save even more money.
  • It’s Easy: Customers can sign up to participate in a community solar project in a few minutes and begin receiving power production credits on their next utility bill. No contractor visits, permits, or maintenance means no hassle.
  • It’s Mobile: Community solar allows customers to move within the utility territory and still retain their participation in the community solar project, making it an easy, portable energy solution.
  • Utility Partnerships: The community solar model is based on a mutually beneficial relationship with utilities, allowing them to provide a product their customers want—locally-made clean energy.

Interested in a career in community solar?

Check out our job board for opportunities at leading community solar companies from around the country.

 

 

 

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