Cedar Rapids, IA organized group solar panel purchasing to promote sustainable energy

Cedar Rapids, IA group solar panel purchasing

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The City of Cedar Rapids partnered with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Linn County and Johnson County to promote sustainable energy by selling solar panels to the community. The partnership organized "Solar Group Buys" which aggregate demand and scale solar panel deployment to reduce costs for residents and businesses. The partnership also included hosting "Solar Power Hours" virtual information meetings to educate the public on the benefits of solar energy.

Energy Solutions Infrastructure Intergovernmental Cooperation Public Private Partnership (PPP)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Municipality in Iowa

United States

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Linn County, IA

United States

Johnson County, IA

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Midwest Renewable Energy Association | Solar Training, and Resources

Our mission is to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration.

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Solar energy is currently being used across 80 communities in Iowa. Iowa State Auditor, Rob Sand, wants that number to grow. "What's really great about solar energy project is that they both help taxpayers save money and help fight the climate chaos that is all around us", says Sand. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand released a review of how communities are responding to utilizing solar energy. The average annual savings was more than $26,475 with an estimated lifetime savings of $716,437.

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