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New Research Rooted in Behavioral Science Shows How to Dramatically Increase Reach of Low-Income Solar Programs

Inside Climate News · By Dan Gearino · last updated

By Dan Gearino

Providing rooftop solar power to people with low incomes has benefits for the public and the environment.

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Declining costs and government encouragement have resulted in a rapid increase in solar energy production in the United States over the past 10 years, although solar’s share remains small: 1.6 percent of all electricity generation in 2018. That rapid growth is projected to continue.

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