Elza Ter-Arutyunov, Blacks In Green
Dec 12, 2023
The Green Energy Justice Cooperative (GEJC) is a consumer-owned clean energy cooperative launched by Blacks in Green (BIG) and core partners, to develop three industry-scale solar projects at 3 megawatts DC each, totaling 9 megawatts of solar power, to benefit community members in Illinois.
When the 9-megawatt community solar project launches, it will allow Low and moderate income (LMI) household subscribers without access to and/or control of a rooftop, such as renters, condominium owners, and homeowners with unsuitable roofs, to save money on their electric bills.
Subscribers of these community solar projects will see additional benefits, including: co-ownership of the solar co-op and accompanying profit sharing; a voice in the management of the clean energy cooperative; equitable workforce training and capacity development; and the opportunity to help create an equitable clean energy transition that provides meaningful benefits to people and protects the environment.
Accelerate Climate Solutions is the Illinois Shines Designee for GEJC, providing outreach to subscribers.
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