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New nonprofit pitches removable "backyard" solar to Richmond; organizers seek 50 pilot households

2886365 · April 5, 2025
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A newly formed nonprofit, presented by Cora and partners, pitched a removable "backyard" solar subscription model to Richmond Rising partners. The model aims to serve renters and homeowners with unsuitable roofs and offers a subscription that organizers said will match participant savings from day one and transfer ownership after six years.

A local startup nonprofit, presented by Cora and endorsed by a partner organization, described a pilot effort to bring removable backyard solar systems to Richmond residents who cannot access rooftop solar. The presenter, who said the nonprofit is just months old, described a subscription model with a monthly fee intended to match immediate household electricity savings; organizers said after six years…

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