What is community solar? | Maine Explained

[@KassBoersma]

Hold on, let's backtrack. He actually got it wrong! If you go on vacation for a month or two or are in the hospital, yes, you do still pay for those months. However, those credits are automatically banked on your behalf for use later in the year during low-generation seasons. You are not worse off. Solar credits take one year to expire, and with all of Maines snowy and rainy seasons, you'll definitely use those credits. Community solar does not charge you simply based on what we assume you're using, we charge for what is generated on your behalf, and spread out the credits where needed.

[@jackneals5585]

This was actually EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you! Any updates on any of this? Maybe an update video would make sense?

[@SiiriCressey]

Would this result in less fossil fuels being used?

[@MainePublic]

Great question! We asked Robbie, and here's what he said: "Groups like Natural Resources Council of Maine argue that this does lead to fewer fossil fuel uses, because the new solar farms are a source of cleaner energy on the electric grid, theoretically replacing sources like natural gas." Here's a link to the NRCM's page on the topic: www.nrcm.org/blog/community-solar-whats-the-deal/

[@SiiriCressey]

@@MainePublic Thank you.

[@t.c.2776]

@@MainePublic "theoretically replacing sources like natural gas"... That is not an answer... that's how a Democrat "Renewable Energy" clown answers... most Maine users don't have Natural Gas as their energy source... Maine and Canadian Lumber has also been classified as "Renewable Green Energy" and burning it causes the same amount of CO2 as it did before it was "re-defined"... IT'S ALL A SCAM... What happens when the Government Subsidies and Grants run out... PRICES WILL SKYROCKET.

[@WaluChristopher]

Interested to join and earn money

[@Solitas777]

I love the idea, but the math is still not good. 12 to 14 years repayment at best. Also, these panels decline in value.

[@SiiriCressey]

What about the environmental results?

[@billolsenfield]

There’s no upfront investment, hence no “payback.”

[@SiiriCressey]

@@billolsenfield Except, possibly, in the form of a planet less stressed. My point is, money is far from the only reason.

[@Solitas777]

@@billolsenfield I was talking about buying a share in community solar.