5.2.3 Equitable Access to Renewables

Maryland Resiliency Hub Legislation

Providing grants for microgrid and community solar projects at resiliency hubs serving low-income and moderate-income households during extended grid outages. 

DoubleGreen Solar Loan Program

Designed to serve households regularly marginalized by existing financing options by offering lower interest rates, longer loan lengths, transparent terms, and more flexible underwriting standards.

Maine’s LD1682

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.

Oregon’s HB 2021 (2021)

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.

CELICA

Provides an overview of tools, resources, and models for developing low-income energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, including community solar.