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National nonprofit helping people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights.☀️
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Our #mission is to transform the #energy system.

For nearly two decades, people have come together through Solar United Neighbors to take control of their energy — and who benefits from it.

Learn more at: solarunitedneighbors.org/PowerInCommu...

#PowerInCommunity #CleanEnergy
Power in Community: The Story of Solar United Neighbors
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A behind the scenes look from our interview in #Texas with Doris Brown and Aaron Ambroso. 🎬
 
These moments were captured as part of our newest #film, "Community in Power".
 
Watch the full film and learn more at SolarUnitedNeighbors.org/PowerInCommunity.
 
#PowerInCommunity #CleanEnergy
November 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A behind the scenes look from our #interviews in #Washington D.C. 🎬

These moments were captured as part of our newest #film, "Community in Power," featuring #Solar United Neighbors supporters from around the #country.

Watch the full film at SolarUnitedNeighbors.org/PowerInCommunity.
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The U.S. government has cut #solar investments, leaving families more vulnerable to grid failures, extreme weather, and rising #energy costs.

We need to fight back, and we've unlocked our early #GivingTuesday match to help!

Double your impact today! act.solarunitedneighbors.org/a/givingtues...
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
#BREAKING: #Ohio House passes HB 303!

Community Energy gives renters, farmers & small businesses access to affordable, locally-produced #energy.

Next stop: Senate #OHCommunityEnergy
November 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Big #win for solar! 🎉

In a close vote, the City Council rejected #Colorado Springs Utilities' proposed demand charge fees that would have made rooftop #solar unaffordable for thousands of families.

This victory protects fair #NetMetering and more!
Power to the people: Colorado Springs protects net metering - Solar United Neighbors
Colorado Springs residents stopped Colorado Springs Utility’s proposed solar “demand charge,” protecting fair net metering and local solar energy.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The $7 billion "Solar For All" program was cut!

In #Virginia and #Florida, Solar United Neighbors Program Directors Brandon Praileau and Heaven Campbell were on the ground signing up #families when this funding was ended.

Learn more about it's impacts in @aljazeera.com: bit.ly/4rbXvvk
US families’ ‘mind blown’ with cuts to solar rooftop funds
Many US families had been adopting solar panels for their homes to bring down electricity costs which have shot up.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
#Utilities keep building costly power plants, companies keep planning power-guzzling #data centers, and you end up footing the bill. 

But there is a better way: Distributed Power Plants!

Learn how they can save you #money and strengthen our grid. bit.ly/4prWLRf
Distributed Power Plants: A better grid now!
Utilities keep building expensive power plants, companies keep planning power-guzzling data centers, and you end up footing the bill. But there is a better way: Distributed Power Plants!
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November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
After #Hurricane Melissa hit #Jamaica, many were left without power.

But residents like Jennifer Hue had #electricity the morning after the Category 5 storm. Her #solar panels survived 180 mph winds!

Learn more about this incredible story in @nytimes.com: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/c...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Next year in Southern #Nevada #energy bills are changing due to a new "demand charge". 

"We believe it's harmful, and we hope they will reconsider this," says Julia Hubbard of Solar United Neighbors.

Learn more in @npr.org: bit.ly/48e1TS2
Power bills may soon look different as NV Energy pursues rate change
The company wants to institute what it's calling a new “demand charge.” It’s based on a 15-minute snapshot of a customer’s peak daily usage.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our #mission is to transform the #energy system.

For nearly two decades, people have come together through Solar United Neighbors to take control of their energy — and who benefits from it.

Learn more at: solarunitedneighbors.org/PowerInCommu...

#PowerInCommunity #CleanEnergy
Power in Community: The Story of Solar United Neighbors
YouTube video by Solar United Neighbors
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November 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Something big is coming. A #story about #people, power, and possibility. ☀️

Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to be #inspired.

Full video premieres Nov 21.

#PowerInCommunity
November 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
In #Ohio energy bills are soaring and grid demand is spiking. 📈

"We need much more #energy generation quickly," says Roger Sikes, a campaigner with Solar United Neighbors.

Learn more about this fight for #local energy in the @ohiocapitaljournal.com written by @nckevns.bsky.social:

bit.ly/3JPiraD
Ohio solar supporters, farmers eager for proposed community power pilot • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio’s solar industry and some farmers are eagerly hoping for state lawmakers to approve a community power pilot. The program didn’t make the cut in a massive utility overhaul lawmakers approved earli...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
#Australia is pushing a new plan to bring the benefits of #solar to everyone! ☀️

The government wants to mandate that retailers offer free #electricity for three hours daily to all customers! 

Learn more about this #innovative idea in @electrek.co written by @jamesondow.bsky.social: bit.ly/3JQBlOl
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
YEAH #Philly, RE-volv, GEC, and GreenBrilliance celebrated a new 12-kW #solar array that now covers 100% of YEAH Philly's #electricity needs! 💚

All thanks to a #grant through the #BillieEilish Changemaker Program.

Learn more: bit.ly/492czFj
Billie Eilish grant program makes solar project possible for West Philadelphia youth organization
On October 24, youth empowerment organization YEAH Philly, in partnership with RE-volv, Good Energy Collaborative (GEC) and GreenBrilliance, hosted a
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November 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
When the power grid went out, this #Houston home sheltered neighbors thanks to its #solar panels and #batteries.⚡

This story proves why distributed #energy is a matter of #safety and #justice.

We need to expand #programs like this, not cut them!

Learn more in ABC News:
Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes'
Doris Brown’s home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system
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October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The current federal administration is destabilizing the offshore wind industry with stop-work orders and slashed subsidies. We need a credible plan to meet climate targets and build capacity—enter a federal Offshore Wind Authority. climateandcommunity.org/research/off...
A Federal Offshore Wind Authority: A Public Moon Shot for Offshore Wind
We propose that a future administration establish a federal Offshore Wind Authority to supercharge buildout and deliver affordable electricity.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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🌾☀️ Innovation in Virginia! The Piedmont Environmental Council has launched the state’s first crop-based agrivoltaics project—combining solar panels + crops to power farm operations and model sustainable, small-scale solar.

👏 Great to see @solarunitedneighbors.org involved!
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Farming the Sun: How Agrivoltaics Can Help Solve Virginia’s Energy Crisis – The Piedmont Environmental Council
Virginia needs energy solutions that work with communities, not against them. Agrivoltaics does exactly that—it gives farmers additional revenue to help them keep their land, produces clean energy…
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October 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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🌟 #CHESSAMemberSpotlight: @solarunitedneighbors.org envisions an “Energy Internet” — a future where every home and building can share power across a connected, inclusive grid. ⚡
Empowering communities & advancing energy equity.
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#Solar #CleanEnergy #Grid
SUN brand vignette grid of the future
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October 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The #Colorado Springs City Council voted to reject a new "demand charge" that would have added a massive fee to #solar customers' bills.

This is what happens when we #FightBack against unfair #utility proposals.

Learn more in The Gazette written by @brennenk.bsky.social: bit.ly/48LNoqj
Solar users successfully push Colorado Springs City Council to drop planned Utilities rate change
Dozens of solar power supporters packed the room on Tuesday to ask the Colorado Springs City Council to remove a new charge for net metering customers from the next rate plan for Colorado Springs Util...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Sci-fi cities on screen are powered by real energy abroad. Community solar is making it possible to bring that future home.

Find a program near you with @solarunitedneighbors.org https://solarunitedneighbors.org/community-solar/directory/

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The Future is Clean Energy
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October 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy National #EnergyAwarenessMonth! ⚡

Did you know? #Heating and #cooling make up over half (52%) of the average household's #energy use!

Learn more and get the full list of #facts: bit.ly/4qmSQq0
5 Facts to Increase Your Energy Awareness - Solar United Neighbors
While electricity has become standard across the U.S., it is a relatively new development that has only been widely available in homes since the 1940s. Over the last century, using…
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October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What type of #solar are you? 🤔

#Rooftop solar, solar co-ops, solar with #battery storage... Every type of solar has its own #personality, goals, and style.

Take our #fun, quick #quiz to find out which solar solution matches your vibe best! bit.ly/4o4t74g
What type of solar are you? - Solar United Neighbors
There are many types of solar — rooftop, rural, solar groups. Take our personality quiz to find your perfect solar match.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"I think Solar United Neighbors is one of the most remarkable groups in the country."

Thank you @billmckibben.bsky.social!

We're proud to share our work in #Indiana, where we show that #solar doesn't replace #agriculture; it enhances it! 

Learn more: bit.ly/4hf22Zb
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But of course there's a but. Or two.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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We had an amazing time at VACES 2025! 🙌

CHESSA members Sunrun, Gentry Locke, RWE, Greenehurlocker, Strata Clean Energy, CEP Solar and @solarunitedneighbors.org shared their expertise in powerhouse sessions, and we loved connecting with members & new faces.

Thanks to VACES for a fantastic event!
October 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Amazing session at #SF2025: A Clean Energy Future for All—Representation, Access & Community Impact.
Mod: Brandon Praileau @solarunitedneighbors.org • Speakers: Dana Redden @solarstewards.bsky.social • Kimberly Armstrong • Jordan Taylor • Steve Burt.

Register: buff.ly/RKwmmNh
October 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM