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Article: Affordable Solar Through Smart State Policy

Resource: Article: Affordable Solar Through Smart State Policy

Busting the myths about the affordability of solar energy, this real-life example shows how policy can make solar energy affordable to all building owners, with utility bill savings paying for the solar. Georgia’s Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015 allows wide access to solar power as well as cost-effective implementation.

Source:
Atlanta Business Chronicle

Sectors:
General Clean TechSolar

Topics:
Curricular Materials, Policy & Funding Sources

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