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Starting at the top, the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) in 2007-2008 established a foundation for the Solar Communities Program by designating 25 major US
Despite variations in climate, we're seeing solar homes, apartments, residential complexes and group/community purchasing programs springing up in California, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, Massa...
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Starting at the top, the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) in 2007-2008 established a foundation for the Solar Communities Program by designating 25 major US
The idea first started in Colorado in 2010. Since then, other states have been building out their own community solar projects. Currently, there are more than 3,400 of them in most states.
Whether you''re a solar enthusiast, an environmental advocate, or just curious about renewable energy, our interactive map provides detailed information on the growing network of solar installations.
Clicking on an individual state shows number of community solar installations, total community solar capacity, watts per capita provided by
These community solar projects are located in 44 states and localities, including the District of Columbia. Over three quarters of the total market is concentrated in
As of February 2025, 24 states and the District of Columbia have policies that enable community solar, 20 (83%) of which include provisions for low- and moderate-income households.
States, cities, utilities, community organizations, nonprofits, solar developers and financial institutions all have roles to play to ensure that community solar benefits low- and moderate-income
See what''s possible with solar in your U.S. or Puerto Rico community. Your own personalized solar savings estimator, powered by Google Earth imagery. We use Google Earth imagery to analyze your
Explore which states lead the country in community solar capacity, how the community solar market has grown by state, and how much each state contributes to total U.S. community solar
Community solar operates through solar farms, which are large plots of land filled with solar panels. These solar panels are able to harness massive