There are some opportunities in Carbondale to learn about getting involved community solar, where you don’t have to invest in your own solar system:
Visit Solarize Southern Illinois: http://solarizesouthernillinois.com/events/
To learn about Illinois Solar For All, a program for income-based community solar participation at a reduced rate:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ru_5Q4TPTgO1u6FMVDbUHg
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