No roof? No problem! You can still go solar with “community solar,” subscribing for a share of the energy generated on a shared solar “farm.” You’ll get a discount on your electricity costs while helping to increase the proportion of clean, renewably sourced electricity in the overall supply. Community solar is equity in action: in our area, anyone with a ComEd account can subscribe. That includes renters, landlords, condo owners and condo associations, businesses, and institutions like houses of worship and nonprofits, as well as homeowners ineligible for rooftop solar because of shade, roofing material or condition, or financial considerations.
Learn all about community solar, how to pick a provider and sign up, and more at an upcoming free webinar, Solar Is For Everyone! Organized by Oak Park Climate Action Network, it takes place on Sunday, Sept. 21, 3-4 p.m., part of Sun Day, a national day of celebration of the power of the sun.
Register at opcan.org/communitysolar. It’s better for your wallet, better for the planet, available to all.
Wendy Greenhouse
Oak Park