Community Solar Archives - Prairie Rivers Network https://prairierivers.org/tag/community-solar/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:26:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://prairierivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-new-PRN-favicon-32x32.png Community Solar Archives - Prairie Rivers Network https://prairierivers.org/tag/community-solar/ 32 32 114651131 Announcing Saline Shines, an Energy Savings Outreach Program in Saline County https://prairierivers.org/front-page/2026/03/announcing-saline-shines-an-energy-savings-outreach-program-in-saline-county/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:08:14 +0000 https://prairierivers.org/?p=48376 March 11, 2026 | Press Release
Residents and businesses in Saline County now have a new opportunity to learn more about saving money on electricity.

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]]> 48376 Beyond Solar Panels: Exploring the Co-Benefits of Solar Farms for the Environment https://prairierivers.org/uncategorized/2025/11/beyond-solar-panels-exploring-the-co-benefits-of-solar-farms-for-the-environment/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:59:01 +0000 https://prairierivers.org/?p=47922 November 24, 2025 | Blog Post
In many Illinois communities, the conversation around solar often centers on a key question: How will the solar installation affect the soil and water that supports some of America’s most productive farmland?

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]]> 47922 How to Fund Solar Projects that Empower Our Communities https://prairierivers.org/front-page/2025/03/resilient-communities-webinar-series/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:49:29 +0000 https://prairierivers.org/?p=47363 March 28, 2025 | Blog Post
As solar energy becomes increasingly common, innovation is thriving, and communities are finding creative ways to integrate solar power into diverse projects and locations...

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]]> 47363 Illinois has a “Climate Bank!” What does it do? https://prairierivers.org/front-page/2024/05/illinois-has-a-climate-bank-what-does-it-do/ Thu, 23 May 2024 18:24:49 +0000 https://prairierivers.org/?p=46285 May 23, 2024 | Blog Post
Have you ever heard of a “Climate Bank”? Did you know Illinois has one? A Climate Bank, also known as a “green bank,” provides financing and initiatives to help communities transition to clean energy...

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]]> 46285 Is this solar offer too good to be true? https://prairierivers.org/uncategorized/2021/03/is-this-solar-offer-too-good-to-be-true/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:54:53 +0000 https://prairierivers.org/?p=39085 March 5, 2021 | Blog Post
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions we receive about Community Solar!

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