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Solar United Neighbors
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National nonprofit helping people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights.☀️
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Something big is coming. A #story about #people, power, and possibility. ☀️

Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to be #inspired.

Full video premieres Nov 21.

#PowerInCommunity
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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In #Ohio energy bills are soaring and grid demand is spiking. 📈

"We need much more #energy generation quickly," says Roger Sikes, a campaigner with Solar United Neighbors.

Learn more about this fight for #local energy in the @ohiocapitaljournal.com written by @nckevns.bsky.social:

bit.ly/3JPiraD
Ohio solar supporters, farmers eager for proposed community power pilot • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio’s solar industry and some farmers are eagerly hoping for state lawmakers to approve a community power pilot. The program didn’t make the cut in a massive utility overhaul lawmakers approved earli...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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#Australia is pushing a new plan to bring the benefits of #solar to everyone! ☀️

The government wants to mandate that retailers offer free #electricity for three hours daily to all customers! 

Learn more about this #innovative idea in @electrek.co written by @jamesondow.bsky.social: bit.ly/3JQBlOl
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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YEAH #Philly, RE-volv, GEC, and GreenBrilliance celebrated a new 12-kW #solar array that now covers 100% of YEAH Philly's #electricity needs! 💚

All thanks to a #grant through the #BillieEilish Changemaker Program.

Learn more: bit.ly/492czFj
Billie Eilish grant program makes solar project possible for West Philadelphia youth organization
On October 24, youth empowerment organization YEAH Philly, in partnership with RE-volv, Good Energy Collaborative (GEC) and GreenBrilliance, hosted a
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November 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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When the power grid went out, this #Houston home sheltered neighbors thanks to its #solar panels and #batteries.⚡

This story proves why distributed #energy is a matter of #safety and #justice.

We need to expand #programs like this, not cut them!

Learn more in ABC News:
Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes'
Doris Brown’s home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system
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October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The current federal administration is destabilizing the offshore wind industry with stop-work orders and slashed subsidies. We need a credible plan to meet climate targets and build capacity—enter a federal Offshore Wind Authority. climateandcommunity.org/research/off...
A Federal Offshore Wind Authority: A Public Moon Shot for Offshore Wind
We propose that a future administration establish a federal Offshore Wind Authority to supercharge buildout and deliver affordable electricity.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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🌾☀️ Innovation in Virginia! The Piedmont Environmental Council has launched the state’s first crop-based agrivoltaics project—combining solar panels + crops to power farm operations and model sustainable, small-scale solar.

👏 Great to see @solarunitedneighbors.org involved!
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Farming the Sun: How Agrivoltaics Can Help Solve Virginia’s Energy Crisis – The Piedmont Environmental Council
Virginia needs energy solutions that work with communities, not against them. Agrivoltaics does exactly that—it gives farmers additional revenue to help them keep their land, produces clean energy…
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October 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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🌟 #CHESSAMemberSpotlight: @solarunitedneighbors.org envisions an “Energy Internet” — a future where every home and building can share power across a connected, inclusive grid. ⚡
Empowering communities & advancing energy equity.
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#Solar #CleanEnergy #Grid
SUN brand vignette grid of the future
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October 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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The #Colorado Springs City Council voted to reject a new "demand charge" that would have added a massive fee to #solar customers' bills.

This is what happens when we #FightBack against unfair #utility proposals.

Learn more in The Gazette written by @brennenk.bsky.social: bit.ly/48LNoqj
Solar users successfully push Colorado Springs City Council to drop planned Utilities rate change
Dozens of solar power supporters packed the room on Tuesday to ask the Colorado Springs City Council to remove a new charge for net metering customers from the next rate plan for Colorado Springs Util...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Sci-fi cities on screen are powered by real energy abroad. Community solar is making it possible to bring that future home.

Find a program near you with @solarunitedneighbors.org https://solarunitedneighbors.org/community-solar/directory/

▶️ https://youtube.com/shorts/n1LmEk7jp-o?feature=share
The Future is Clean Energy
YouTube video by Clean Energy for America
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October 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Happy National #EnergyAwarenessMonth! ⚡

Did you know? #Heating and #cooling make up over half (52%) of the average household's #energy use!

Learn more and get the full list of #facts: bit.ly/4qmSQq0
5 Facts to Increase Your Energy Awareness - Solar United Neighbors
While electricity has become standard across the U.S., it is a relatively new development that has only been widely available in homes since the 1940s. Over the last century, using…
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October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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What type of #solar are you? 🤔

#Rooftop solar, solar co-ops, solar with #battery storage... Every type of solar has its own #personality, goals, and style.

Take our #fun, quick #quiz to find out which solar solution matches your vibe best! bit.ly/4o4t74g
What type of solar are you? - Solar United Neighbors
There are many types of solar — rooftop, rural, solar groups. Take our personality quiz to find your perfect solar match.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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"I think Solar United Neighbors is one of the most remarkable groups in the country."

Thank you @billmckibben.bsky.social!

We're proud to share our work in #Indiana, where we show that #solar doesn't replace #agriculture; it enhances it! 

Learn more: bit.ly/4hf22Zb
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But of course there's a but. Or two.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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We had an amazing time at VACES 2025! 🙌

CHESSA members Sunrun, Gentry Locke, RWE, Greenehurlocker, Strata Clean Energy, CEP Solar and @solarunitedneighbors.org shared their expertise in powerhouse sessions, and we loved connecting with members & new faces.

Thanks to VACES for a fantastic event!
October 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Amazing session at #SF2025: A Clean Energy Future for All—Representation, Access & Community Impact.
Mod: Brandon Praileau @solarunitedneighbors.org • Speakers: Dana Redden @solarstewards.bsky.social • Kimberly Armstrong • Jordan Taylor • Steve Burt.

Register: buff.ly/RKwmmNh
October 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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#Utah is leading the way on "Balcony Solar."

In March a bill passed that lets you use small #SolarPanels (1.2 kW) by just plugging them into a regular wall socket! 🔌☀️

This is a huge #win for #homeowners!

Learn more from PV Magazine: bit.ly/47aTkqr
Balcony solar gains unanimous bipartisan support in Utah
A new Utah bill allows portable solar power systems of up to 1.2 kWac to connect directly to 120V outlets without interconnection applications or utility fees, provided they meet NEC and UL certificat...
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October 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Today, tune in to a press conference calling on #lawmakers to vote yes on the #Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act.

The press #conference begins at 2 pm. Watch on the Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Association Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/ILSolarEnergy/
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October 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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For years, Dan Harrison's #LA home lost power constantly. Now, with #SolarPanels and three home #batteries, he pays nothing for #energy and never notices an #outage.

This is a customer-led way to improve lives and our electricity grid, @nytimes.com nyti.ms/46H4qDi
Is This L.A. Home the Solution to America’s Growing Energy Crisis? (Gift Article)
Electric grids are increasingly under strain, and demand for energy is soaring. But not everyone sees the virtue in dotting homes across the country with solar panels.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Thinking about installing energy-efficient appliances?

You can talk to a real person who’s done the project themselves or helped others do the same.

Sign up for a free drop-in session with an #electric expert through @rewiringamerica.bsky.social: bit.ly/4nvU6VJ

#CleanEnergy
Your guide to using the home energy tax credits before they're gone
Save on better appliances before the year ends. Help for all your tax credit and installation questions.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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#ICYMI David Ortiz, our #PuertoRico Senior Program Director, spoke at the @forbes.com #ForbesSustainabilityLeaders Summit.

Watch the full conversation here: www.forbes.com/video/3ce471...
2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit | Climate Justice on the Frontlines
From Houston to Puerto Rico to the Arctic, communities most affected by climate change are also pioneering some of the most powerful solutions. Whether fighting for clean energy access in vulnerable r...
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September 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Sun Day 2025 was INCREDIBLE!

Hundreds of communities showed that the clean energy movement is powerful and ready to do more.

Join the call on 9/30 at 8pm ET to learn how we can make solar, wind, and batteries accessible for everyone.

➡️ Register at bit.ly/3Kjr3Go

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September 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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AB 44, 740, & 1408 can tackle ratepayer costs using clean energy! Together, these bills will:

⚡ Maximize existing energy infrastructure
💡 Expand virtual power plants
💪 Create a more resilient & efficient grid

@governor.ca.gov let’s get these bills signed!
September 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Did you know #solar panels can help #farms and livestock? It's called #agrivoltaics! 🧑‍🌾

#Farmers can raise panels high enough for sheep to graze beneath them. This provides shade for the animals, keeps them cool on hot days, and can even save water.

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Agrivoltaics: How solar and farms form the perfect partnership - Solar United Neighbors
Going solar isn’t just a great way for farms to achieve energy independence — it can also enhance production, provide soil benefits, and diversify farm income thanks to a practice…
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September 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Thanks to #community advocacy, a 55-acre slag dump in #Pittsburgh is being transformed into a #solar array and an expanded public park. 🏞️

This is an example of how we can turn contaminated land into a source of #CleanEnergy and community green space.

Learn more: bit.ly/3VxFSYr
From toxic slag to solar: How community solar could transform a Pittsburgh neighborhood - Solar United Neighbors
The Swisshelm Park project will repair decades of environmental harm. Passing a community solar law could help the site reach its full potential.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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If you install energy-efficient #electric appliances or other #home upgrades, you can cash in to up to thousands of dollars in savings through federal tax credits.

But you’ll need to act fast — these #incentives expire soon.

Learn more in @rewiringamerica.bsky.social: bit.ly/4nvU6VJ
Your guide to using the home energy tax credits before they're gone
Save on better appliances before the year ends. Help for all your tax credit and installation questions.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM