DMEA Income Qualified Community Solar Array

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MontroseCO

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 113 KW AC
LMI Share of Capacity 100%
LMI Requirement Income eligible only
Energy Rate Average $0.12
LMI Customer Savings 50%
Minimum LMI Savings Mandated No
Potential # LMI Subscribers 60

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