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Catch US Solar President Reed Richerson walking through the benefits of community solar on Market to Market by Iowa PBS: https://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/market-feature/clip/8987/community-solar-expanding-minnesota

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US Solar in the News

Our mission is to make solar energy accessible with simple solutions that are as good for the wallet as they are for the environment.

Community Solar Expanding in Minnesota

Landowners interested in hosting a community solar garden are drawn to benefits that are both financial and structural. Many solar gardens are placed on sites that are often difficult to farm or are of marginal quality for row crops.

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Immigrant Farmers, Solar Garden Partner to Pioneer New Methods

The agrivoltaics project at Big Lake is among the first of its kind in Minnesota and one of only 35 agrivoltaics farm projects in the nation that grow crops. US Solar is proud to be a leader on agrivoltaics and projects that support emerging farmers.

August 20, 2024

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PUC Decisions Changing Legacy CSG Bill-Credit Type in Executed Contracts Will Have Long-Term Consequences for MN Energy Markets

US Solar will continue to fight to protect subscribers and restore confidence in Minnesota’s energy market.

August 5, 2025

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Equity Solar Illinois Energizes the State's First CSG in the Equity Eligible Contractor Category

Equity Solar Illinois, a partnership between Chicago-area community leaders and US Solar, announced the successful energization of Cattail Solar. The 3.26MW Community Solar Garden will produce enough energy to power over 560 homes.

August 18, 2025

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Community Solar Gardens: A Bright Idea for New Mexico

Community solar offers a range of benefits for homeowners, renters, and small businesses alike. US Solar President Reed Richerson unpacks those benefits in an op-ed for the Las Cruces Sun News.

August 26, 2025

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US Solar Energizes Its first Community Solar Garden in Minnesota’s Low-to-Moderate Income Accessible CSG Program

The solar developer partnered with Community Action Partners to bring meaningful savings on electric bills to low-income households.

September 15, 2025

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Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority Selects White Clay Industries and US Solar to Build Olas S-thoñ Solar Project

The 20-megawatt project — the first utility-scale solar development within the Gila River Indian Community, owned by GRICUA, the Community’s own utility — will be built under the Community’s Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance.

October 20, 2026

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US Solar Announces Energization of Lowry Community Solar Projects in Aurora with Ribbon Cutting Celebration

The six community solar gardens, constructed within landfill buffer zone, represent one of the largest portfolios of donated community solar subscriptions in the nation and will lower energy costs for thousands of Coloradans.

June 3, 2026

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US Solar Releases Its First Corporate Impact Report

US Solar Releases its First Corporate Impact Report. This report features key highlights from our impact initiatives across 2 key pillars: People & Planet.

April 23, 2024

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US Solar Publishes Its 2024 Impact Report

Explore US Solar's 2024 Corporate Impact Report for an overview of our work to deeply integrate impact into our business operations and continue our commitment to sustainable, renewable, and equitable clean energy.

June 16, 2025

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From Crops to Kilowatts: Community Solar Event Highlights Local Impact

Policymakers, state leaders, non-profit partners, and solar experts gathered for “From Crops to Kilowatts: How Community Solar Supports Minnesotans” to explore how community solar and agrivoltaics are creating opportunities across MN's communities.

October 2, 2025

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US Solar Donates $500,000 to Colorado-Based Nonprofit Bridge House, Including Support for Clean Energy Workforce Training

The contribution will create a new training pathway connecting program participants to careers in Colorado’s growing clean energy economy.

June 10, 2026

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Community Solar Expanding in Minnesota

US Solar in the News

Community Solar Expanding in Minnesota

Immigrant Farmers, Solar Garden Partner to Pioneer New Methods

PUC Decisions Changing Legacy CSG Bill-Credit Type in Executed Contracts Will Have Long-Term Consequences for MN Energy Markets

Equity Solar Illinois Energizes the State's First CSG in the Equity Eligible Contractor Category

Community Solar Gardens: A Bright Idea for New Mexico

US Solar Energizes Its first Community Solar Garden in Minnesota’s Low-to-Moderate Income Accessible CSG Program

Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority Selects White Clay Industries and US Solar to Build Olas S-thoñ Solar Project

US Solar Announces Energization of Lowry Community Solar Projects in Aurora with Ribbon Cutting Celebration

US Solar Releases Its First Corporate Impact Report

US Solar Publishes Its 2024 Impact Report

From Crops to Kilowatts: Community Solar Event Highlights Local Impact

US Solar Donates $500,000 to Colorado-Based Nonprofit Bridge House, Including Support for Clean Energy Workforce Training

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