Courtesy of Robert HalschCommunity solar provides economic, environmental benefits directly to those who need them most
Courtesy of Robert HalschCommunity solar provides economic, environmental benefits directly to those who need them most

More residents to benefit from solar energy without needing to install their own panels
NJ Spotlight NewsGov. Murphy celebrates new solar farm that brings state’s solar output beyond five GW
Chrisfloresfoto/Twenty20On Earth Day, Biden announced $7 billion in grant funding. NJ will receive $156 million
(AP Photo/J Pat Carter)But some solar advocates worry about problems connecting new solar arrays to aging power grid
(Edwin Torres/ NJ Governor's Office; CC BY-NC 2.0))State agency signals commitment to making cleaner energy accessible to low- and middle-income households

Some advocates say more focus needed on communities of color, low income
Solar LandscapePlus, promoting solar industry jobs to high schoolers

Gov. Murphy has proposed an ambitious energy plan, but the rollout of clean energy will be costly.

Establishing a community solar pilot program is part of the governor's ambitious plan to get the state to 50 percent renewable energy by 2030.