Here comes the sun: Legislature approves community solar legislation

Here comes the sun: Legislature approves community solar legislation

Sponsored by Bozeman's Chris Pope, the Montana Solar Shares Act creates a framework for shared solar energy facilities, integration with public utilities.

Legislature approves community solar legislation • Daily Montanan

A solar panel array. (Photo illustration by Getty Images)The Montana Legislature last week approved a bill to boost private community solar projects across the state.  Shared solar projects are gaining momentum across the country with more than 44 states offering similar programs, according to Sen. Chris Pope, and in Montana through nine of the state’s rural electric cooperatives. Pope, a Bozeman Democrat, introduced Senate Bill 188, laying out …

Community Solar Is Booming — And Bringing Big Economic Benefits With It

A new report is giving solar advocates even more reason to get excited about community solar. According to The Economic Impact of Community Solar, released by the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), these projects aren't just delivering clean power, they're also sparking serious economic growth. Here's the headline stat: ... [continued] The post Community Solar Is Booming - And Bringing Big Economic Benefits With It appeared first on Cl…

Legislature approves community solar legislation

Shared solar projects are gaining momentum across the country with more than 44 states offering similar programs. Continue reading…