Oregon: Central Electric Cooperative plans 'community solar project' meetings | KTVZ.com

To educate its members about national and regional growth in utility-developed community solar projects and the possibility of establishing one of its own, Central Electric Cooperative today announced a slate of October informational meetings. Members can attend any one of eight meetings that fit their schedule.

A community solar project is a single, large facility powered arrays of solar photovoltaic panels and supported by the direct participation of individuals, businesses or agencies. In CEC’s case, participants must be co-op members.

“We want to explain the concept to our members and hear their ideas,” said Dave Markham, CEC president and chief executive officer.

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