Electricity & Global Warming
“Over 60% of the electricity in the United States comes from fossil fuels like natural gas and coal.”
U.S. Energy Information Administration – November 2022
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“Fossil fuels contribute over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions”
United Nations
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Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, followed by electricity generation.
U.S. Electricity Generation by Energy Source
A majority of electricity is produced using natural gas and coal, limited resources with volatile price fluctuations.
- Fossil Fuels 61%
- Solar Energy 2.8%
source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Much of the electricity produced in the United States uses fossil fuels like natural gas and coal.
“Economists say consumers should expect their electric bills to continue rising at a fast pace as liquified natural gas, a key fuel for generating electricity, remains in short supply in the U.S. and companies’ operating costs rise.” – USA Today, January 2023
Meanwhile sunshine is free, abundantly available, and recent research shows that solar panels can even generate electricity at night from reflected light!
U.S. Average Cost of Energy by Source
Production costs for fossil fuels are incurred every time it is collected. The cost for solar energy during the building of a solar farm, afterwards costs diminish rapidly.
1980-1989
1990-1999
2000-2009
2010-2019
source: climate.gov
The number of high-cost weather and climate disasters has increased since 1980 and most dramatically in the past decade. These events are responsible for more than 80% of all recorded weather and climate events.
Community Solar is a state-regulated program to help everyone benefit from solar energy and reduce the negative impact of fossil fuel use on the planet.
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How Does Community Solar Work?
A Sunny Location
Any sunny location that receives at least 3.5 hours of sunlight per day is suitable for generating clean, renewable energy.
Solar Farms
Solar farms capture abundantly available sunshine and convert it into electricity. Solar panels work every day…even on cloudy days…to create endless electricity.
Utility Company
Electricity from solar farms is carried through the grid to your local utility company where credits are assigned based on your space on the Community Solar farm.
Homes and Local Businesses
Community Solar subscribers receive the credits at a discount, supporting green energy, creating a cleaner planet, and most important…saving money.
A Sunny Location
Any sunny location that receives at least 3.5 hours of sunlight per day is suitable for generating clean, renewable energy.
Solar Farms
Solar farms capture abundantly available sunshine and convert it into electricity. Solar panels work every day...even on cloudy days...to create endless electricity.
Utility Company
Electricity from solar farms is carried through the grid to your local utility company where credits are assigned based on your space on the Community Solar farm.
Homes & Local Businesses
Community Solar subscribers receive the credits at a discount, supporting green energy, creating a cleaner planet, and most important...saving money.
Thousands of homeowners, renters and businesses have adopted clean, renewable energy by signing up for Community Solar! The process is simple and Solar On Earth guides you through each step along the way.
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What are the benefits of Community Solar?
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Go Green
With Community Solar, some or all of your electricity is generated by a solar panel farm rather than burning fossil fuels like coal or oil. Solar power is renewable and cleaner for the planet.
Save Money
Your savings are cumulative and locked in for as long as you’re on the Community Solar farm. As utility rates rise – as they always do – the value of your savings increases year after year!
No Investment
The solar panel farm owners cover all expenses of maintaing the solar panels. Your only financial responsibility is to continue paying your utility bill as you normally would!
No Equipment
Not a single piece of equipment needs to be installed on your property to take advantage of the dollar savings from Community Solar and the benefits of solar power.
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