Description
An equitable transition to more renewable energy requires that all households thrive and not just survive. This can be made possible through focusing access to renewable resources where they are most needed and creating opportunities for co-benefits that may include economic relief, economic opportunity, environmental benefits, and increased resilience. To this end, King County will advance deployment of community-owned renewable energy through the implementation of three key strategies: 1) coordinating with local electric utilities to expand community solar programs in the region, 2) using existing County funding to pilot a community solar program to reduce utility costs for frontline community organizations and households, and by 3) pursuing additional funding opportunities to further expand community solar or other community-owned energy generating resources.