Provides an overview of barriers to solar access for low-income customers, underlying principles for successful programs, existing policy tools, and examples of state and local models that have successfully improved access.
$45 million program that funds utility-owned PV system installations on low- to moderate-income housing, multifamily housing, and non-residential properties.
Three MW of community solar generation on Con Edison’s property for the benefit of customers participating in the low-income affordability program.
Demonstration Project was designed to help reduce energy burden for over 300 low-income households.
Pilot to provide utility-owned solar in a low-income neighborhood, directly benefiting the electric bills of local customers.
Solar for All aims to bring the benefits of solar energy to 100,000 low to moderate income families in the District of Columbia.
Nevada's AB 465 requires electric utilities to offer an expanded solar access program to residential customers and to certain non-residential customers who consume less than 10,000 kWh per month.