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What is Community Solar?
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What is community solar?)

Interested in community solar? Watch our 2-minute video for a quick video.

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Energy Pricing Explained: The Role of Capacity in Electricity
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The energy market can be difficult to understand, so we’re here to help consumers understand the basics of energy pricing. In this article, we focus on capacity’s impact on electricity.

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What are the Benefits of Using an Energy Analytics Platform?
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Visibility into energy consumption and costs can improve efficiency by eliminating energy waste through low- or no-cost measures.

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Solar Net Metering: What You Need to Know
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What is net metering?)

Net metering is a billing mechanism that allows customers who generate their own electricity from solar power to provide their "extra" electricity back to the grid. 

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It's Easy Going Green: 5 Simple Swaps You Can Make Today (Including Your Energy Source)
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Whether you’re focused on making energy-efficient updates to your home or finally switching to renewable energy, every choice adds up. Here are 5 ways to lower your carbon footprint.

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