HOW COMMUNITY SOLAR COULD GET YOUR EV RUNNING ON RENEWABLES (EVEN IF YOU DON'T OWN A HOUSE!)

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This video from Transport Evolved, sponsored by EnergySage, explores the concept of community solar as a viable alternative for EV owners to access renewable energy, particularly for those who cannot install solar panels on their own homes. The presenter, Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, highlights that traditional solar solutions are often limited to homeowners, a demographic increasingly inaccessible to younger generations. Community solar programs allow individuals to subscribe to or purchase panels in a larger solar farm, effectively offsetting their home electricity usage with solar-generated power. The video explains how billing works through virtual net metering or discounted rates, differentiating it from standard utility green power programs. It also touches upon the practicalities of moving and the potential for community solar panels to be more efficient and better situated than rooftop installations. The review emphasizes that community solar offers a practical and cost-effective way for renters and even some homeowners in restrictive areas to benefit from solar energy and power their EVs with renewables.