This page lists groups we may want to collaborate with to promote community power.
| Group name |
Description |
Website, contact info |
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| Solar Gardens Institute |
Provides tools and training to co-develop community solar arrays; has projects being developed now in Colorado and is affiliated with projects around the country.
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http://www.solargardens.org/ |
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| 1 Block off the Grid (1BOG) |
A mission-driven for-profit that vets solar installers, negotiates great turnkey deals on solar with reputable providers, provides over-the-phone quotes, and gives prospective solar homeowners direct access to homeowners who have already installed solar for unvarnished information and advice. |
http://1bog.org/ |
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| Clean Coalition |
A nonprofit whose mission is to implement policies and programs that transition the world to cost-effective clean energy now while delivering unparalleled economic benefits. |
http://www.clean-coalition.org/ |
Also see the Clean Coalition's 2012 Legislative Agenda and the March 6th Palo Alto CLEAN news release.
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| 350.org |
Grassroots nonprofit whose mission is to create a grassroots movement to move the Earth back to 350ppm of carbon in the air (currently we're at 392ppm). |
http://www.350.org/ |
They have a very motivated Bay Area chapter with ties to many other NPOs in the area, could be great help in getting the word out about legislation and or potential projects. |
RE-volv
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A non-profit that's raising a revolving fund for community solar projects through donations. RE-volv's mission is to empower people and communities to invest collectively in renewable energy.
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www.re-volv.org
info@re-volv.org
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RE-volv received 501c3 status from the IRS in 2011 and is currently in discussion with the first community to potentially receive its solar leasing service.
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