Fall is a time of transition, harvest, and community. As the seasons change from Summer to Winter, so do our habits and our perspectives. We start to prepare for cooler weather, we harvest our gardens, and we come together at family and community events.
This transition is a great metaphor for our transition from a fossil fuel, utility-driven energy landscape to distributed, cleaner energy and a more resilient grid. This transition empowers us to directly support local, renewable energy so our families and communities can benefit. Community solar sits at the heart of this shift, offering savings, stability, and economic growth when families need it most.
Energy Transition
October is a natural turning point, from warm summer nights to crisp fall mornings, from outdoor activities to cosy evenings at home. It’s also a great time to reflect on how we create and use energy. Community solar provides a simple, free pathway for households to embrace renewable energy and save money while supporting a cleaner, more resilient grid. Change isn’t something to fear; it’s a chance to build a better future.
Harvesting the Sun.
October is also harvest season, a time when farmers and households gather the rewards of their hard work growing food from renewable resources like the sun and rain. Community solar fits naturally into this tradition. Just like farmers harvest food from the land, solar farms harvest energy from the sun to power our communities.
Strengthening our Communities.
Fall is also a season of fairs, family gatherings, sharing from our gardens, and working together to bring in the harvest. Community solar programs fit perfectly with this kind of community engagement. Solar farms only work through collective action. When a group of neighbors and local businesses subscribe to a local farm, they all support local energy and save on their electricity costs. They also create a ripple effect, bringing benefits to the surrounding community.
This October, whether you’re cheering for your favorite football or soccer team, enjoying the fall harvest, or celebrating Halloween, remember: community solar is part of the transition to a brighter, cleaner, and less spooky energy future.
Farmer Feature: Harvesting More Than Crops
For generations, farmers have been at the center of our communities, working the land to provide food and acting as stewards of the land. Today, they’re also playing a vital role in the clean energy transition.
By leasing a portion of their land to community solar projects, farmers create a new, reliable source of income that supports their operations year-round. In some cases, solar farms are designed for dual-use (agrivoltaics), where crops are grown or livestock graze between solar panels. This innovative approach allows farms to stay productive while also producing renewable energy for their community.
For farmers, the benefits go beyond financial stability. Hosting solar supports sustainable land use, reduces reliance on volatile fossil fuel markets, and positions agriculture as a leader in powering America’s clean energy future. Just as they’ve always harvested food to nourish us, today’s farmers are also helping harvest the sun to keep our communities thriving.
