Yampa Valley Community Solar Garden

Colorado Energy Office LICSG Pilot Clean Energy Collective (CEC)

CraigCO

Attributes

State Colorado
Utility type Cooperative utility
Regulatory Structure Regulated
Community Solar Bill Credit Value Supply-only/Avoided Cost
Community Solar Enabling Legislation Yes
Value of State Level RECs & Subsidies Moderate = 10% to 25% of value stack
Eligible for Tax Benefits No

Installation type Ground
Year energized 2016
Project capacity 165 KW AC
LMI Share of Capacity 100%
LMI Requirement Income eligible only
Energy Rate Average $0.12
LMI Customer Savings 33%
Minimum LMI Savings Mandated No
Potential # LMI Subscribers 66

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