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H.B. 1342 of 2010 authorized the development of community solar gardens (CSGs) in the service territory of investor-owned utilities in Colorado. H.B. 1003, enacted in 2019 increased the maximum size of a CSG from 2 megawatts to 5 megawatts, and allowed the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to increase the maximum size to 10 megawatts beginning July 1, 2023. The legislation also removed the requirement that a CSG subscriber's identified physical location be in the same or adjacent county as the CSG, though both locations must be within the service territory of

H.B. 1526, enacted in April 2020 established a mandatory renewable portfolio standard for electric utilities and suppliers. 

Requirements:

Virginia's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires Phase II Utilities (Dominion Energy) to generate 100% of their power from renewable sources by 2045. The RPS requires Phase I Utilities (Appalachian Power Company) to generate 100% of their power from renewable sources by 2050. A complete list of requirements by year is given below:

• 2021 - 6% for Phase I Utilities, 14% for Phase II Utilities
• 2022 - 7% for Phase I Utilities, 17% for Phase II Utilities
• 2023 - 8% for Phase

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative offers the Co-Op Energy Efficiency Loan Program to its residential customers. This program is offered through an agreement with the Alabama One Credit Union (ARECU) or Regions Bank. Projects that qualify for this loan include heat pumps, duct repair, building insulation, air sealing, heat pump water heaters, water heater blanket and pipe insulation, attic ventilation, doors, windows, window tinting, programmable thermostats, and mobile home skirting. All installations and improvements must be performed by a licensed contractor. To begin the process, contact Cindy Browder at (800) 545-5735 ext. 2118 or at cbrowder@coop.caec.com.