RENEWyoming campaign aims to increase awareness of solar opportunities

SHERIDAN — Over the last several months, Powder River Basin Resource Council members have collected stories from both solar energy users and installers, which are now being shared through RENEWyoming, a multimedia campaign.

“Wyoming is not alone in this solar trend; nationally and globally solar technology has improved, and prices have come down accordingly. The U.S. now has 49 gigawatts of solar power installed, and last year solar accounted for 25 percent of new electrical capacity,” PRBRC member and solar user Gillian Malone said in a press release. “People enjoy being able to independently generate their own power for a variety of reasons. It really helps that it’s becoming more affordable all the time.”

PRBRC launched the RENEWyoming campaign to assist people around the state who are interested in going solar. The campaign involves storytelling through video, print, and social media, as well as public information that provides more in-depth discussion on opportunities and barriers associated with renewables in Wyoming.

“Not only do we hope to educate people on the benefits of going solar, but we also hope that our stories will inspire people to set up their own systems,” said PRBRC member Christy Gerrits, who powers her home with solar. “The number of solar installers in the state is growing along with demand, and they are always happy to answer people’s questions.”

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