The following article is sponsored content by Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives COOPERATIVE SOLAR program.

Electric cooperatives can help their members get the benefits of solar energy, and they don’t have to put solar panels on their own roof or property.

“Cooperative Solar is a convenient way for people, businesses and organizations to access renewable power from the sun,” said Nick Comer, External Affairs Manager for Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. “Electric cooperative members who license solar panels receive the value of the energy produced by those panels on their monthly power bill, along with the assurance of clean, renewable energy.”

Cooperative Solar is offered by the 17 electric co-ops of Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. The solar panels are located at a 60-acre solar farm in Central Kentucky owned by the co-ops. The co-ops maintain the panels, while participating members get the benefits.

“Electric cooperative members who license solar panels receive the value of the energy produced by those panels on their monthly power bill, along with the assurance of clean, renewable energy.”

Cooperative Solar provides a convenient option for those who cannot put solar panels on their own roof or property, or don’t want the hassle of maintaining their own solar installation. For businesses, Cooperative Solar is a great option for reducing their carbon footprint and meeting sustainability goals.

Participating members can purchase a 25-year license for $460 per solar panel. They may license enough panels to offset their annual energy usage.

Cooperative Solar licenses are transferrable, so if you move to a new residence served by a participating electric co-op, you can take the license with you. Or you can transfer the license to another co-op member.

For more information or to license solar panels, go to www.CooperativeSolar.com.