Thanks to all that joined us on our Solar webinar about Farm Accessory Solar. Our thanks to the MoCo Green Bank, Office of Agriculture, Brian Foltz of Paradise Energy Solutions and John Fendrick of Rock Hill Orchard and Woodbourne Creamery.
Follow Up Resources:
Webinar Zoom Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF) from the Green Bank and Paradise Energy Solutions
Many, many more solar resources
Those considering solar for their farm (or check out our residential/business webinar here) may want to hurry. A 26% tax credit goes down to 22% at the end of 2022. As Brian Foltz of Paradise energy said, installer schedules are filling up as everyone angles to get their panels installed before year's end.
As Jeremy Criss of the Office of Agriculture said in the meeting, a rule making session is underway to expand the community solar projects permitted in the Potomac Edison service area (under which most of the county's rural area falls). Until this is expanded there is a waiting list for projects to be approved. We are carefully monitoring this development and will host a community solar information session once there is more clarity on solar capacity.
Follow Up Resources:
Webinar Zoom Recording
Presentation Slides (PDF) from the Green Bank and Paradise Energy Solutions
Many, many more solar resources
Those considering solar for their farm (or check out our residential/business webinar here) may want to hurry. A 26% tax credit goes down to 22% at the end of 2022. As Brian Foltz of Paradise energy said, installer schedules are filling up as everyone angles to get their panels installed before year's end.
As Jeremy Criss of the Office of Agriculture said in the meeting, a rule making session is underway to expand the community solar projects permitted in the Potomac Edison service area (under which most of the county's rural area falls). Until this is expanded there is a waiting list for projects to be approved. We are carefully monitoring this development and will host a community solar information session once there is more clarity on solar capacity.
When ZTA 20-01 passed in winter 2020, the provision balanced large scale solar generation with viable farms. Among the changes - farms can now install solar arrays generating up to 200% of their use (up from 120%) as well as larger arrays to provide community solar. Office of Agriculture has compiled the specific stipulations for solar on farms. But you may have specific questions as to whether new opportunities for solar generation make sense for your farm, but may not know where to start- we are here to help.
MCA is teaming up with the Montgomery County Green Bank and County's Office of Agriculture to help you navigate decisions on solar installation. This is our second in a series of three webinars covering solar installation for different types of residences. Be sure to pick the webinar that best applies to you:
Farms looking for an in-depth look at community solar information, stay tuned for a future webinar focused exclusively on this topic.
MCA is teaming up with the Montgomery County Green Bank and County's Office of Agriculture to help you navigate decisions on solar installation. This is our second in a series of three webinars covering solar installation for different types of residences. Be sure to pick the webinar that best applies to you:
- Our first webinar back in May covered solar installations on single family residences and businesses.
- This session covers solar generation as an accessory use on farms.
- The third webinar, date TBD, will cover the provisions for large scale community solar.
Farms looking for an in-depth look at community solar information, stay tuned for a future webinar focused exclusively on this topic.
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