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Committee advances bill to expand community solar by 3,000 MW; ratepayer, siting concerns raised
Summary
A bill to add roughly 3,000 megawatts of community solar capacity was released after extensive testimony. Supporters argued community solar speeds clean energy deployment and helps renters; the Division of Rate Counsel and others warned about system capacity, cost to ratepayers, and marketing transparency.
A Senate committee released a bill (sponsored by Senator Gopal) that would direct the Board of Public Utilities to expand community solar program targets by approximately 3,000 megawatts over a multi-year schedule.
Witnesses for the expansion argued community solar is a fast, cost-effective route to increase clean energy access, especially for renters and customers without suitable rooftops. Jesse Sutherland…
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