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Energy Justice Through Utility-Sponsored Community Solar in Michigan — What is Possible?
Is true "community" solar possible in Michigan without legislation enabling third-party ownership? Are utility-sponsored community solar models capable of delivering energy just outcomes to low-to-moderate income (LMI) households? In this webinar, we will help you answer these questions using a case example. In 2019, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy partnered with the Village of L'Anse and WPPI Energy to create an LMI community solar program. Karl Hoesch, doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan, School for Environment and Sustainability, will share his evaluation of the energy justice outcomes of that program. He will discuss the outcomes of this Clean Energy for Low Income Communities Accelerator project, share what worked in L'Anse from the perspective of participating residents, and offer insights about what best practices might be replicated using newly available federal resources. Local government officials and employees, small and medium sized businesses, and nonprofits could all benefit from joining us for this insightful webinar.
After registering, you will receive an email from "EGLE Outreach" with a link for you to use to join the webinar.
EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation should contact Joel Roseberry, RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov by September 4 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.
Virtual Webinar Register NowStart: September 18, 2024 11:00 AM
End: September 18, 2024 12:00 PM
Is true "community" solar possible in Michigan without legislation enabling third-party ownership? Are utility-sponsored community solar models capable of delivering energy just outcomes to low-to-moderate income (LMI) households? In this webinar, we will help you answer these questions using a case example. In 2019, the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy partnered with the Village of L'Anse and WPPI Energy to create an LMI community solar program. Karl Hoesch, doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan, School for Environment and Sustainability, will share his evaluation of the energy justice outcomes of that program. He will discuss the outcomes of this Clean Energy for Low Income Communities Accelerator project, share what worked in L'Anse from the perspective of participating residents, and offer insights about what best practices might be replicated using newly available federal resources. Local government officials and employees, small and medium sized businesses, and nonprofits could all benefit from joining us for this insightful webinar.
After registering, you will receive an email from "EGLE Outreach" with a link for you to use to join the webinar.
EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation should contact Joel Roseberry, RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov by September 4 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.