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The Geneva school board is weighing a community solar proposal, but concerns about environmental impact and exit strategies have them hitting the brakes—what will they decide?

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Geneva school board seeks more answers before advancing community solar proposal
Geneva CUSD 304 board members discussed whether to pursue a preliminary option period for a community solar project. Members raised questions about environmental effects, decommissioning, alternative vendors and exit terms; no vote was taken.
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November 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
First Light is set to build a groundbreaking 2.6-MW solar field in Southbury that promises to protect local wildlife while providing clean energy to the community.

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#SouthburyNaugatuckValleyPlanningRegion #CT #CitizenPortal #SouthburySolar #CleanEnergy #CommunitySolar
First Light proposes 2.6‑MW solar field adjacent to Sheppong Dam in Southbury
First Light presented plans for a roughly 2.6‑megawatt, ~11‑acre solar field near the Eagle Observatory, saying it has Connecticut Siting Council approval and will file a FERC non‑project use application; the company emphasized eagle protections and a pollinator meadow under panels.
citizenportal.ai
November 10, 2026 at 4:21 PM
For over a decade, Pennsylvania environmental groups, advocates, and neighbors have been fighting for community solar. 🌞

Read our latest blog on #CommunitySolar here: https://pennfuture.org/post/What-the-Heck-is-Community-Solar
November 5, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Danville's council just approved a groundbreaking 2.75-megawatt community solar project that could power 600 local homes while generating significant property tax revenue!

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#DanvilleVermilionCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #RenewableEnergy #CommunitySolar #LocalEconomy
Pivot Energy wins special‑use permit for 2.75‑MW community solar near West Newell Road
The council packet documented a Planning & Zoning approval and council action on Ordinance 9598 to permit a 2.75‑megawatt community solar farm on 17 acres at 17156 E. West Newell Rd; packet materials and public comment described expected generation (~6,000 MWh/year) and potential local property‑tax and community contributions.
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November 7, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Lincolnwood is set to adopt a groundbreaking 2026–2030 Sustainability Plan with 44 ambitious goals aimed at transforming the community’s environmental future!

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#LincolnwoodCookCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #WasteReduction #ClimateAction #CommunitySolar
Lincolnwood packet asks board to adopt 44‑goal 2026–2030 Sustainability Plan
Public Works and the Environmental Commission ask the Board to adopt an updated Sustainability Plan that expands to 44 goals across ten categories, emphasizes implementation and measurable KPIs, and calls for annual reporting with a midterm review in 2028; staff says adoption carries no direct fiscal commitment.
citizenportal.ai
November 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM
NPPD's Jennifer Branson reveals a potential 8.4% rate hike while highlighting over $56,000 in local incentives and significant revenue contributions to Chadron in 2025.

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NPPD tells Chadron it may seek an 8.4% rate increase; says utility returned $56,000 in local incentives in 2025
Jennifer Branson of Nebraska Public Power District told the Chadron City Council NPPD expects an 8.4% projected rate increase pending board approval and reported $771,428.33 in lease payments and $87,596.21 in city sales tax remitted to Chadron in 2025; NPPD said customers in town received $56,013.70 in incentives.
citizenportal.ai
November 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🤝☀️ Love seeing CHESSA members team up across the country! @standardsolar.bsky.social has acquired the 43.3 MW Tallgrass Community Solar Portfolio from Trajectory Energy Partners, 13 projects expanding community solar in Illinois.

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October 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Sustainable Westchester is empowering Pelham residents to reduce energy costs and embrace clean energy through innovative programs like Green My Power and community solar!

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#PelhamWestchesterCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #PelhamCleanEnergy #EnergyAffordability #CommunitySolar
Sustainable Westchester outlines 'Take Charge' clean-energy programs for Pelham residents
Sustainable Westchester presented 'Take Charge Westchester,' describing programs including Green My Power (RECs), community solar, GridRewards, and RateMate; presenters offered partnerships for municipal outreach and workforce training.
citizenportal.ai
October 29, 2026 at 2:10 AM
A new community solar project is helping Portland's 82nd Ave shine bright!

It's part of a larger effort to revitalize the area into a safer, more climate-resilient corridor.

Love this for my city 💛☀️ Thanks to all the organizations involved!

#portland #oregon #communitysolar #solar #energy
Portland community solar project shines new light on former 82nd Avenue dumpsite
The 82nd Ave Community Solar Project will generate enough energy to help 140 low-income residents save money on their energy bills.
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October 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Pouring money into one facility instead of unleashing solar across many communities #communitySolar #voteSolar www.mlive.com/environment/...
Palisades workers afraid to raise safety concerns, say NRC inspectors
Nuclear safety inspectors found a “chilled work environment” in departments overseeing quality and equipment for the Holtec plant’s restart.
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October 16, 2026 at 11:26 AM
☀️ In Melrose Park, IL, a 1.62 MW community solar project is turning warehouse space into clean electricity for 200+ homes, with subscribers saving 10–20%.

No rooftop ownership required.

Now that's smart land use! 🌎

#CommunitySolar

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October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Community solar projects in Essex County could save residents 10% on their utility bills while boosting local economies and supporting farmers.

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#EssexCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #EconomicBenefits #CleanEnergy #EssexCountyEnergy #CommunitySolar
Supporters tell commission community solar could lower bills and provide local jobs
Nonprofit and environmental groups urged the commission to support Essex Solar 1–3, saying the projects fit community‑solar rules, can supply subscriber bill credits and offer steady lease income for farmers; Sierra Club and Energy Right representatives spoke in favor.
citizenportal.ai
October 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Congrats to CHESSA member @chabertonenergy.bsky.social on bringing Project Fairview online in Dorchester County, MD. 3.4 MWdc of community solar helping ~380 households save on their energy bills, right here in our region. 👏

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Chaberton Energy (@chabertonenergy.bsky.social)
Bringing 3.4 MWdc of #communitysolar online in Dorchester County, Maryland, Project Fairview is helping ~380 households save on their energy bills through community-first #distributedenergy.☀️…
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October 7, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Community solar keeps delivering real results. CHESSA member Solar Simplified just crossed $20 million in credits returned to the households and businesses they serve. Congrats to the team on this milestone!

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#communitysolar #solarsimplified #cleanenergy #renewableenergy | Solar Simplified
𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 $𝟭𝗠. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 $𝟱𝗠. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 $𝟭𝟬𝗠. 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 $𝟮𝟬 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡. ☀️🚀 That’s $𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿…
buff.ly
October 5, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Bringing 3.4 MWdc of #communitysolar online in Dorchester County, Maryland, Project Fairview is helping ~380 households save on their energy bills through community-first #distributedenergy.☀️

#GridResilience #EnergyIndependence
September 30, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Community solar signups are raising crucial questions about contract transparency and the true benefits of renewable energy—are you in the know?

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#ShelterIslandSuffolkCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #ContractTransparency #RenewableEnergy #ShelterIslandCommunity #CommunitySolar
Community solar signups prompt questions about contracts and auditability
Members raised concerns about a community solar administrator's contract requiring a customer to find a substitute and about whether billed savings and renewable sourcing are auditable; one participant said the final contract they signed allows cancellation "at any at any time."
citizenportal.ai
September 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Member Spotlight 🎉

Congrats to members ECA Power and Madison Energy Infrastructure on cutting the ribbon on the Crisfield Energy Initiative, a 2.2 MWdc community solar project right here in the CHESSA region! Built alongside Delmarva Power and the City of Crisfield.

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#communitysolar #marylandcleanenergy #marylandrenewableenergy #marylandenergy #marylandsolar #delmarva | ECA Power
Yesterday we held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Crisfield Energy Initiative, a 2.2 MWdc #communitysolar project, alongside Madison Energy Infrastructure, Delmarva Power and Crisfield Mayor,…
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September 25, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Eversource and United Illuminating are standing firm on their nearly $16M procurement budgets, but questions arise about fairness and potential cost shifts to ratepayers—what does this mean for you?

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#CT #CitizenPortal #CostControl #EnergyEfficiency #CommunitySolar
Utilities defend keeping $10M/$5.7M budgets and 63/37 split; commissioners press on equity
Eversource and United Illuminating recommended maintaining year‑7 procurement budgets (about $10M for Eversource, $5.7M for UI) and the 63/37 split for year‑8; commissioners and stakeholders questioned whether unused UI capacity should roll to Eversource given UI's undersubscription.
citizenportal.ai
September 24, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Eversource reveals that low-income community solar subscribers are earning an average of $16 a month, but some large customers could score credits over $500—how does your credit compare?

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#CT #CitizenPortal #EnergyCredits #LowIncomeSupport #CommunitySolar
Utilities outline 2.5¢ subscriber credit; commissioners ask for total and averages
EDC representatives said the 2.5¢ per‑kWh subscriber credit varies by customer class—Eversource estimated about $16/month for low‑income subscribers and an overall average near $23/month—and agreed to provide detailed totals and averages in a follow‑up filing.
citizenportal.ai
September 24, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Kent County Levy Court has given the green light to a controversial solar project that promises community benefits but raises serious concerns about farmland loss and safety.

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Sunrise Solar project approved after contentious hearing; residents cite farmland loss and safety concerns
After hours of testimony and broad public comment, Kent County Levy Court approved a 3.85 MW community solar facility (Sunrise/Shaw's Corner Road), finding it met code and the solar ordinance; the decision followed debate about farmland, visual buffers, soil testing, decommissioning bonds and community benefit.
citizenportal.ai
September 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Socialists! Communists they are! And/or too lazy to actually engage in the democratic process effectively. Don't hide behind Amish skirts, whiners!

#CommunitySolar

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September 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Crowhurst...https://www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk/communitysolar/crowhurst-solar-farm/
September 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM