Key Discussion Points:

• The Far-Reaching Benefits of Distributed Solar
  • Solar panels provide pollution-free energy with extensive benefits for people, the environment, the economy, and the electric grid.
  • They help communities avoid greenhouse gas emissions and reduce air pollution that harms public health. In 2015 alone, distributed solar averted approximately 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
  • Solar reduces the amount of energy lost in generation, long-distance transmission, and distribution, which cost Americans about $21 billion in 2014.
  • By reducing peak daytime electricity demand, solar helps avoid investments in new power plants.
  • The stable price of solar energy ...