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Community Solar Program and Subscription Design

McLaren, Joyce·Sandler, Simon
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This slide deck provides an overview of community solar program design and subscription models. It introduces and explains the different elements of community solar program and subscription design, and proves proven practices and considerations when designing a community solar program. This slide deck was developed for a continuing education course hosted by the American Public Power Association (APPA).

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community solarcooperative utilityENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY,SOLAR ENERGYLMI solarlow-income solarmunicipal utilityprogram designsolar financialsolar modelingsolar sitingsubscriptionsutility solar

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McLaren, Joyce, Sandler, Simon. 2023-06-21. Community Solar Program and Subscription Design. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1987277

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