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Community Solar in DC & MD

Who we are We are a network of people taking control of our energy by installing solar and generating our own electricity.

Who can’t go solar now? • Homeowners with small, shaded, or old roofs • People who live in apartments & condos • Renters What’s the alternative?

Community Solar Courtesy of Vote Solar

Why community solar? • Cheaper electricity now and/or in the future • Fair access for everyone • Wider participation in our clean energy future • Community-based power & benefits

Terms • CREA – Community Renewables Energy Act • CREF – Community Renewable Energy Facility • kWh – kilowatt-hour • kW – kilowatt • LMI – Low and moderate-income • PSC – Public Service Commission • Subscriber Organization

How it works?

How did we get here? • 2011 – 2013 : Stakeholder input and activism for a bill • October, 2013 : CREA legislation passed by City Council • April, 2015 : PSC finalizes rules for CREA • June, 2016 : City Council fixes electricity credit value to be 1:1 • January, 2017 : PSC implements 1:1 credit value • Now : CREF projects being built

Maryland’s Program • 1:1 credit like DC • 3 year pilot program • Set aside space for LMI-focused projects • Wide variety of project models possible • Participation challenges for LMI residents

Thank You! www.dcsun.org/community-solar Corey Ramsden