Communities Advancing the US Energy Transition

Policymakers are increasingly recognizing the value of community-driven energy investments in decarbonizing the electricity sector. In “Communities Advancing the US Energy Transition,” Partner Vincent Musco and Principal Carolyn Berry present three examples of US states in which community-driven projects are an active part of the transitioning energy sector. Each example demonstrates the importance of legislatures, regulators, utilities, third-party developers, non-profits, and individual community members in driving energy communities and community driven projects. The examples show that community energy programs use different business models, involve different levels of utility involvement, seek electricity products in addition to energy, and incorporate other policy goals. Their article highlights aspects of all the programs that are working well.