Description

With the growing interest of solar in the United States, there is an opportunity to address challenges lower-income communities face. With the increase cost of housing, higher unemployment rates, and increased pollution, solar can provide families with long-term financial relief. Across the United States, there is a focus and need for clean energy and legislation pressures are increasing to expand market reach. States are taking the charge in identifying approaches on the benefits of solar power to LMI customers. California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Oregon to name a few have been at the forefront of creating and implementing policies to extend solar access to LMI populations. Your company will be evaluated based on the information submitted.

In reviewing the submission, the following queries will be used:

• What percentage of your projects serve LMI customers?
• What benefits do the LMI customers receive through these projects?
• What is the value (approximate) of benefits provided to LMI customers through these projects?