Mar 2, 2021 | Take Action
Andy Johnson, Executive DirectorWinneshiek Energy District Iowa’s solar tax credit has been critical to the growth of locally-owned solar in Winneshiek County and throughout Iowa. Thanks to oversubscription and linkage with a phasing out federal credit, its future is...
Feb 27, 2021 | News Stories
The up-front cost of installing solar is often a barrier for customers, even though the value of the electricity produced from a solar electric system exceeds the installation costs after about seven years. Third party financing— like auto leasing and paying for a new...
Feb 19, 2021 | Take Action
The upfront cost of solar can be a barrier to access, especially for schools, nonprofit organizations and low wealth families. Luckily, third-party ownership (TPO) presents a tenable solution to this problem — a third party covers the upfront costs and allows...
Feb 10, 2021 | News Stories
Environmentalists hope Indiana will extend net metering rates for solar before time runs out. Net metering gives people with solar panels credits for any excess energy that they deliver to the grid. That was the topic of the Renewable Energy Day event, held in early...
Feb 1, 2021 | News Stories
Nearly two dozen employers across the state urge lawmakers to strengthen clean energy and transportation programs during the 2021 legislative session. SPRINGFIELD, IL—Nearly two dozen companies and higher education institutions in Illinois urged state lawmakers today...
