Establishes an energy efficiency retrofit grant program for affordable housing.
Adds reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) statutory obligations, and requires utilities to reduce the energy burden on justice communities.
Phases out the use of fossil fuel energy in retail electricity service, and requires reporting on the impact of clean energy requirements and opportunities for justice communities.
Offering $10 million to invest in up to 3 megawatts of solar projects on affordable housing buildings.
Provides an overview of tools, resources, and models for developing low-income energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, including community solar.
Considers the roles utilities can and should play in making solar available for low-income households and underserved communities.
Provides guidance for creating community solar programs that promote racial and economic equity.
Primer from the National Association of State Energy Officials outlines policy options to advance community solar in the low- and moderate-income market.
Provides information and tools for policymakers, regulators, utilities, shared renewable energy developers, program administrators and others to support shared renewables programs specifically designed for LMI individuals.
Draws from the literature and from interviews with representatives from LMI solar developers and state community solar programs to provide experience on LMI community solar design.