Community Solar for All: Key Findings for State Energy Offices and State LIHEAP Agencies from the Inclusive Shared Solar Initiative

Summary

Low-income households in the U.S. face a disproportionately high energy burden and have limited access to community solar, which represents only 2% of the total market. The Inclusive Shared Solar Initiative (ISSI), active from 2020 to 2024, addressed this by providing financial and technical assistance to state agencies in the District of Columbia, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to develop LMI-accessible community solar projects. The initiative has successfully concluded, having launched five new projects for LMI subscribers and established strategies to enhance consumer protection and streamline enrollment processes.

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