We are excited and proud to announce that Michelle Benham, one of our 2015 Action Grantees, has completed her video for her North Carolina-based Faith in Solar campaign. The goal of Faith in Solar is to set a precedent for large, politically influential utility companies around the country for providing clean, renewable alternatives to energy production.
North Carolina is one of only four states that bans third party groups from selling electricity. This means that all energy harnessed from renewables must pass through the grid and be subjected to a fee from the utility company, in this case Duke Energy. Because solar panels are often prohibitively expensive for individuals and small organizations, it becomes necessary to involve a third party to help cover the up-front costs of the panels. The third party featured in Faith in Solar is NC WARN. NC WARN installs solar panels and then sells the energy back to the organization or individual, but at a much lower rate per kilowatt hour than Duke Energy, recouping investment for the panels over time. NC WARN's program allows individuals to enter the renewable energy market and make conscious decisions about where and how their energy is produced, harnessed and distributed.
NC WARN is now in the midst of a great battle for homeowner and community rights to afforable energy and using Michelle's video as a tool in their campaign. Learn more about the project HERE.
We are excited and proud to announce that Michelle Benham, one of our 2015 Action Grantees, has completed her video for her North Carolina-based Faith in Solar campaign. The goal of Faith in Solar is to set a precedent for large, politically influential utility companies around the country for providing clean, renewable alternatives to energy production.
North Carolina is one of only four states that bans third party groups from selling electricity. This means that all energy harnessed from renewables must pass through the grid and be subjected to a fee from the utility company, in this case Duke Energy. Because solar panels are often prohibitively expensive for individuals and small organizations, it becomes necessary to involve a third party to help cover the up-front costs of the panels. The third party featured in Faith in Solar is NC WARN. NC WARN installs solar panels and then sells the energy back to the organization or individual, but at a much lower rate per kilowatt hour than Duke Energy, recouping investment for the panels over time. NC WARN's program allows individuals to enter the renewable energy market and make conscious decisions about where and how their energy is produced, harnessed and distributed.
NC WARN is now in the midst of a great battle for homeowner and community rights to afforable energy and using Michelle's video as a tool in their campaign. Learn more about the project HERE.