Crowdsourcing Solar: A Closer Look At The Risk

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The yield on crowdfunded solar power investments appears to compensate investors for any additional risk they’re taking on. Read more →

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With Community Solar, Rates That Never Rise

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Orlando will give renters and others a chance to go solar through a community solar farm, allowing them to lock in rates for 25 years. Read more →

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New Models For Clean Energy Funding Offer Hope

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Recent opportunities in community solar and crowdfunding may provide for a renewable energy market in America where everyone wins. Read more →

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California Community Solar Bill Bites The Dust

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Community solar legislation dies in the California State Legislature, and proponents blame utilities and their "high paid lobbyists." Read more →

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Colorado Goes Crazy For Solar Gardens

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A community-owned solar program launches with a bang in Colorado, with 4.5 megawatts of space filled within minutes. Read more →

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Spanish Firm Promotes New Solar Power Vision For Arizona Homes

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Cronkite News reports on Aora Solar, which offers community-scale solar power plants that can be built on a half acre, generating power for 60 to 100 homes. Read more →

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No Roof, No Problem For Arizona Solar Devotees

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UniSource Energy Services is launching a new program that allows its electric customers to buy solar energy from two solar power plants in Mohave County, Ariz. Read more →

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Solar In Your Home Without Solar On Your Roof

San Diego Gas & Electric is proposing two solar energy pilot programs that enable their customers to buy solar energy without installing their own PV systems. Read more →

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Portland Community Solar Powers Up Big Time

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Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has put out calls for collaborations between private, public and nonprofit entities for community solar projects. Read more →

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‘Occupy Rooftops’ Gives Drive A Solar Twist

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Grassroots solar finance company Solar Mosaic is leading "Occupy Rooftops," an effort to inspire people to come together to do community solar projects. Read more →

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