UMaine commits to National Community Solar Partnership
The White House announced the University of Maine has committed to a national effort to increase access to solar energy and decrease energy bill costs.
As part of the National Community Solar Partnership, 68 cities, states, businesses and institutions are promoting community solar, with an emphasis on scaling up solar for low- and moderate-income households, according to a White House news release.
In July, the Obama Administration launched the effort as a collaboration between the Department of Energy, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, as well as representatives from solar companies, NGOs, and state and local community leaders.
On Nov. 17, the White House announced that since July, more than 40 companies, organizations and universities have joined the effort to increase access to community solar, bringing the number of partners to 68.
UMaine is one of three universities to commit to the effort.
More information, including a complete list of participants, is on the White House’s website.