The Institute For Self-Reliance (ILSR) has launched a Community Solar Tracker on its website to follow the expansion of rooftop solar beyond individual homeowners. ILSR tracks community solar capacity in states with formal programs that allow non-utility ownership. Through community solar, individuals subscribe to a portion of a nearby solar garden and get credits on their energy bill for the electricity it produces. This way, people without the financial means for solar on their rooftops and people who don’t own suitable rooftops can still reap the benefits of renewable energy. ILSR’s website includes toolkits and other interactive material to empower local residents who want to bring community solar to their area.
Check out ILSR’s Community Solar page.