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If you have been wondering how to bring solar energy to your neighborhood, attending a meeting Feb. 21 at the United Methodist Temple, 2700 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland is a good start.
The meeting, which is organized by the Polk County League of Women Voters and Solar United Neighbors of Florida, will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Solar co-ops involve homeowners banding together to form a group interested in obtaining rooftop solar. The effort involves seeking proposals from licensed installers to bid at a price certain per kWh , evaluating/comparing all the bids on behalf of the homeowners as they select an installer for the co-op, and finally assisting the homeowners as they finalize contracts for installation.
This is part of a broader campaign called Solar United Neighbors. You can get more information at this website.
Sierra supports the use of more alternative forms of energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from conventional power sources and sees solar as a more sustainable form of generating electricity.