Community solar program aims to increase access to clean energy

Plus, promoting solar industry jobs to high schoolers

Leah Mishkin, Correspondent | October 22, 2021 | Energy & Environment

New Jersey is ramping up its community solar program, which is designed to bring solar projects to low- and middle-income areas. Residents who want clean energy will have an opportunity to get it regardless of whether they can afford solar panels or live in a building they don’t own.

Supporters say switching to clean energy will allow residents to save on their bills. Beyond that, community solar is a job creator, as students at Warren County Technical School found out.

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