Community Solar Authority Blog

Dakota Malone explains how the organization helped Decatur Public Schools unlock $79,000 in annual savings through community solar within 90 days, without requiring any upfront costs or installations. He shares the district’s background, its financial challenges, and...

    Dakota Malone explains that community solar is not a competing initiative, but rather the strategic missing piece of energy strategies. It strengthens supply portfolios, helps meet renewable targets, improves cost management, and enhances ESG reporting....

Dakota Malone explains how community solar allows large energy users to reduce electricity costs without upfront capital investment or on-site installations. He highlights a case study where a major manufacturer saved $135,000 annually by subscribing to community...

Dakota Malone discusses their recent project helping SUNY ESF subscribe to a community solar farm with zero upfront cost, enabling immediate savings and sustainability benefits. The project was highlighted by Morningstar and demonstrates how simple, paper-only...

Dakota Malone introduces a free calculator tool that helps large energy users estimate their potential savings through community solar based on their annual energy spend. The calculator uses delivery, supply, and tax costs to determine a subscription size—typically...

Dakota Malone explains the urgent impact of potential legislative changes—dubbed the "one big, beautiful bill"—on the future of community solar, particularly the abrupt termination of renewable energy tax credits. He details how developers are racing to "safe harbor"...

Dakota Malone shares updates on the evolving community solar landscape, including a recent $175,000 annual savings deal secured for a manufacturer in upstate New York. He warns that proposed legislation in New York may restrict future capacity for large anchor...

Dakota Malone explains how the organization helps Illinois public schools save an average of $40,000 annually through community solar programs—at no cost and without installing solar panels. He highlights Illinois' rapid growth in community solar capacity and...

Dakota Malone explores the economic and strategic case for energy independence at both the corporate and national levels. Malone emphasizes that energy independence is a key risk mitigation tool for large energy users, offering protection against rising utility costs,...

Dakota Malone discusses how corporations can move beyond superficial ESG reporting to implement real energy transformation and long-term sustainability through actionable steps like community solar participation. He highlights that while many organizations collect ESG...