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WHITE PAPER
California's Distribution Grid Has 5.4 GW of Untapped Capacity. Here's How to Use It.
Community Choice Aggregators are leading California's clean energy transition, and many aren’t yet aware of the massive opportunity in community solar.
This white paper reveals how CCAs can unlock billions in savings, cut costs for ratepayers, and accelerate renewable deployment – without waiting years for transmission upgrades.
The Middle Mile Solution
California's distribution grid already has the capacity to support 5.4 GW of community-scale solar and storage. These "middle mile" projects deliver:
$6.5 billion in ratepayer savings over 20 years
$4.6 billion reduction in resource adequacy costs
$2 billion savings by avoiding transmission upgrades
Faster timelines:
2-3 years vs. 5-10 years for utility-scale projects
Local job creation and community benefits
Fill out the form to download the full white paper to discover:
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How CCAs can leverage underutilized distribution infrastructure
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Real-world case studies from disadvantaged communities
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How to overcome regulatory barriers to deployment
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Learn about a new program from Renewable America for commercial customers to reduce on-site energy costs by 20% or more
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A roadmap for unlocking hundreds of megawatts of clean energy capacity
White Paper
WHY END-TO-END SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS CREATE VALUE FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES
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