Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Outreach

Affordability 1

Did you know?: Getting to a low-carbon grid with a mix of local #cleanenergy & utility-scale can save U.S. ratepayers $473 billion by 2050 compared to utility-scale alone, according to @LocalSolar4All. But without good #StateInterconnectionRules, that won’t be possible!

Local clean energy can reduce the need for more costly investments in #grid infrastructure, resulting in savings for utility customers. But only if those projects can connect to the grid. Learn why #StateInterconnectionRules at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules

Affordability 2

Electric utility rates continue to rise. In 2022 alone, they rose by 14 percent!

Local #cleanenergy can help customers have more control over their expenses, but only if those projects can connect to the #grid.

Learn why #StateInterconnectionRules at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules!

Affordability 3

Local #cleanenergy, like rooftop and community #solar, doesn't just lower electric bills. It’s part of the least-cost path to a carbon-free grid! But without good #StateInterconnectionRules, that path may be blocked.

Learn why #StateInterconnectionRules at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules!

Reliability 1

Power outages from extreme weather are becoming more frequent and severe due to #climatechange.

Did you know that local #cleanenergy, like #solar and #energystorage, helps keep the lights on— making the #grid more reliable and, at the same time, lowering electric bills? However, to make this a reality, we need good #StateInterconnectionRules.

Learn more now at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules!

Reliability 2

Power outages from extreme weather are becoming more frequent and severe due to #climatechange. Local #cleanenergy dispersed throughout communities, like rooftop and community #solar, can improve #resilience and make electricity more reliable and affordable. However, we need good #StateInterconnectionRules for those resources to grow.

Learn more at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules!

Reliability 3

As power outages from extreme weather become more frequent & severe, local #cleanenergy systems, like #energystorage and #solar, can help communities protect themselves. But without good #StateInterconnectionRules, connecting those systems can be challenging.

Learn more at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules!

Environment 1

Good #StateInterconnectionRules are needed to cost-effectively decarbonize the #grid. According to @LocalSolar4All, a mix of #localcleanenergy and utility-scale saves U.S. ratepayers $473 billion by 2050 compared to utility-scale alone!

To fight #climatechange, we must transition to carbon-free #cleanenergy at all levels of the #grid, including local systems for families and businesses.

Learn more now at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules

Environment 2

Did you know that local #cleanenergy resources are a key part of the path to a 100% clean energy future?

To fight #climatechange, we must transition to carbon-free clean energy at all levels of the #grid, including local systems for families and businesses. #StateInterconnectionRules are one of the most essential, but least talked about, policies for making that future a reality.

Learn more at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules!

Jobs 1

Local #cleanenergy, like rooftop and community #solar, generates more than just sustainable electricity—it’s also a major job creator! Decarbonizing the #grid with a mix of local clean energy and utility-scale can produce over a million more jobs by 2050 than with utility-scale alone. But that growth won’t happen without effective #stateinterconnectionrules.

Learn more at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules!

Jobs 2

Local #cleanenergy resources create more jobs per MW than utility-scale and help keep those jobs local. Just one of the many reasons good #stateinterconnectionrules are a key part of a just and sustainable future.

Learn more at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules!

Equity 1

Access to local #cleanenergy resources is key to a just and #sustainable future. Did you know #stateinterconnectionrules have important #equity implications and play a role in how accessible clean energy is to underserved communities?

Underinvestment in #grid infrastructure in underserved communities means local clean energy projects are more likely to require expensive upgrades. Effective #stateinterconnectionrules can help address this and increase equity.

Learn more at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules.

Equity 2

The benefits of #cleanenergy should be available to everyone. Local solutions, like community #solar, help ensure access for all. But without good interconnection policies, these projects can face major barriers.

Low-income communities suffer high #energyburdens (paying more for energy as a % of total income)—making savings from local clean energy especially helpful.

See why #stateinterconnectionrules at: bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules.

Equity 3

Local #cleanenergy can lower #energyburdens and offer important #energyjustice benefits. But did you know that #stateinterconnectionrules play a key role in whether local clean energy is accessible to the communities that need it most?

See why #stateinterconnectionrules at: bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules.

Choice 1

Americans increasingly want to choose their energy source and adopt local #cleanenergy like #solar and #energystorage. But without good #stateinterconnectionrules, they can face long delays to connect to the #grid, undermining consumer choice.

Learn more at bit.ly/StateInterconnectionRules!

FB Webinar Recording

Watch on-demand now a panel discussion that brings together clean energy experts to explore the critical nature of state interconnection rules and examines the best practices that characterize effective practices for DER interconnection.

In addition, attendees will hear about the #StateInterconnectionRules campaign and how they can get involved. This broad and inclusive communications campaign, running through November 9, 2023, compiles resources to learn about state interconnection policies and amplify their importance in support of a clean energy future.

Watch recording now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1720875768934136664

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