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Support Community Solar

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Peace and Concerns Committee is asking the Westtown Monthly Meeting to support community solar

"Let’s Act Together and Act Now! Support House bill 531 for Community Solar"

WHY WE SHOULD CHOOSE COMMUNITY SOLAR

  • Equal Access:  Gives ALL consumers equal access to solar
  • Hassle-free clean energy:  Customers can sign up to participate in a community solar project without having to worry about on-site contractors, permits, or maintenance.
  • Flexibility:  Community solar allows customers to move within the utility territory and still participate in the community solar project, making it an easy, portable energy solution.
  • Economies of scale:  Larger projects provide a lower cost per watt.
  • Consumer choice:  Individuals have more control in their energy choices.
  • New investments:  Spurs new development and impacts local economies.
  • Job creation:  Local workers gain employment opportunities
  • Environmental goals:  Community solar allows more individuals to benefit from clean energy, expediting the transition from fossil fuel to clean energy.

Call you state representative and voice your support for this bi-partisan sponsored bill. You can find your state representative at 

 https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/

 

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