Currently — December 14, 2022

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Alaska power companies look at building community solar farms that households can invest in
Anchorage and Fairbanks utilities could lead to projects that allow any household to invest in solar panels to reap their benefits.

"Two Alaska electric utilities are taking steps that could lead to the construction of the state’s first community solar farms, while a consumer interest group is drafting legislation that could support the efforts.

Advocates say the moves by the Anchorage and Fairbanks utilities could lead to projects that allow any household to invest in solar panels to reap their benefits, including low-income residents who can’t afford to install their own rooftop array like many Alaskans are doing."

Read more about community solar projects in Alaska communities from Anchorgae Daily News journalist, Alex DeMarban.


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