Triad Solarize Project Seeks to Enhance Solar Energy Knowledge, Cuts Costs

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The “Solarize the Triad” program, a private-public coalition, is looking to expand solar energy usage in their region. The program’s aim is to promote solar energy through community outreach and group purchasing of solar services and equipment. The program will aid community groups in generating their own power through solar installations on their buildings, with participating nonprofits including regional agencies and community-based organizations.

Solarize the Triad Aims to Boost Solar Energy Usage

A new private-public coalition, Solarize the Triad, is aiming to enhance solar energy consumption in the region through community outreach and bulk purchasing of solar equipment and services.

Will Eley, Green Jobs Program Manager at Piedmont Environmental Alliance, indicates that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 opened the door for local governments and nonprofits to avail tax credits for solar installations. However, the complexity of paperwork and technology has been a barrier to many.

“It’s overwhelming, even for those with years of experience. Therefore, a major objective of our campaign is to simplify and alleviate these apprehensions, boosting people’s confidence,” he explains.

The initiative allows community groups to self-generate power via solar installations on their premises.

Nonprofits participating in this endeavor include major regional agencies like Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and local organizations such as Winston-Salem’s Boston-Thurmond United.

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