Renewable Energy World: How Community Solar Is Finally Addressing Clean Energy’s Equity Problem

By Brian Bowen

and Vote Solar’s Sean Garren

February 3, 2015

“It is no secret that the residential solar market is booming. And those of us with a passion for clean energy are more than happy to share the good news. But as we celebrate the extraordinary success of the solar industry, there is something missing from the conversation.  Specifically, how do we share the benefits of solar more equitably?  How do we ensure that solar is within reach of every American household, not just those who can afford to install panels on their rooftops? Put simply: We talk about ‘grid parity,’ but what about ‘grid equality?’”