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  • PowerMarket, Lodestar Energy bring community solar to NYSEG territory

    PowerMarket has partnered with LodestarEnergy, an Avon, Conn.-based community solar developer, to integrate their expertise and provide Tioga, N.Y., a new renewable energy opportunity. Over 800 New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) subscribers can now take part in one of the largest community solar projects in the area.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Distributed Solar Development adds community solar portfolio via Oak Leaf Energy Partners

    Distributed Solar Development has acquired a four-project, 7.9 MW community solar portfolio from Oak Leaf Energy Partners. Located in Arapahoe and Adams counties in the greater Denver area, the portfolio is DSD’s first third-party acquisition from a development partner as the company continues to expand its larger asset acquisitions strategy.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Resolving Complexities in a Landfill Community Solar Project, part 3: The COVID-19 Challenge

    Located on the outskirts of Beverly, Mass., in Essex County, the Beverly Community Solar Project was four and a half years in the making. Early challenges included waiting for an open incentive program that would make the project economically viable. In late 2018, Massachusetts introduced its new solar incentive program,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Community solar often blocked by utilities lobbying uninformed policymakers

    From Energy News Network: Utility lobbying has blocked community solar expansion, but a recent study suggests it’s been effective in part because many policymakers don’t understand the concept and its potential benefits. Community solar programs let groups of investors or subscribers share in the costs of installing and maintaining aRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Nelnet now offers community solar subscription services

    Nelnet, a publicly traded company you might recognize from paying back your student loans, is adding a new business line aimed at community solar developers. Nelnet Renewable Energy will offer comprehensive and scalable subscriber acquisition, management and support services, which are often big headaches in the community solar segment. Nelnet RenewableRead More — Solar Builder magazine