Solar project offers low-income Portland residents relief from high energy bills
PDX Community Solar could save some Cully residents up to 45% off their monthly energy bills.
Interian is hopeful being part of the program will help him save both energy and money.
“It’s good because if you are paying $100 a month, now you could pay between $50 to $60 a month,” he said. “You can save a good amount of money to help pay for other things you need.”
Programs like community solar not only allow people who don’t have their own rooftop solar to benefit from the renewable energy source, but help them access lower energy bills through a credit system. Environmental and climate advocates say it’s a solution that lets renters and lower-income households reap some benefits from the renewable energy transition.
