Today, the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Community Development Department initiated an addition to its Sunny Cambridge program: community solar states a recent press release. This initiative supports the city's 2050 carbon neutrality goal.

Community solar (also known as shared solar, solar gardens, or solar farms) gives residents the opportunity to contribute to local solar projects without the necessity of installing personal solar panels. During the program's support, Massachusetts has seen significant decreases in electricity costs, including additional savings for income-eligible participants. Thanks to the initiative, a further 10% reduction from the solar electricity cost is available for community solar subscribers as reported by the City of Cambridge.

The Boston-based company, EnergySage, has provided expertise through collaborating with the city since 2016. Sunny Cambridge, to rapidly help the public navigate the solar landscape, utilizes calculators and online resources supplied by EnergySage. Community outreach is exclusively conducted through the web, ensuring privacy unless residents request a call according to the press release.

Susanne Rasmussen, Director of Environmental and Transportation Planning of the City of Cambridge, emphasizes the importance of solar adoption within the context of the wider plan for a carbon-neutral Cambridge by 2050. EnergySage's Vice President of Partnerships, Tess O'Brien, reciprocates Rasmussen's sentiments and welcomes the expansion of renewable resources through community solar as she voiced in the recent announcement.

Cambridge's climate initiatives are significantly supported, with programs like Sunny Cambridge, offering benefits beyond renewable energy resources and energy efficiency. It also assists residents with managing energy costs. More details on related efforts are provided by the Cambridge Energy Alliance.