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Community solar facility

A solar power system that provides electricity to multiple customers, usually connected to the local power grid, and can be owned by various parties.

Community solar program

A service from an electric utility that allows a customer to use the value of electricity from a community solar facility to reduce their electricity bill.

Subscriber

An electric utility customer who participates in a community solar program.

Secretary of Energy

The head of the U.S. Department of Energy, responsible for energy policy and research.

National Laboratory

A network of research and development centers funded by the U.S. government, primarily through the Department of Energy.

State regulatory authority

A state-level government body, often called a public utility commission, that oversees and regulates electric utilities within that state.

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA)

A federal law that encourages energy conservation, efficiency, and the development of renewable energy sources.