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Solstice is dedicated to making clean energy accessible to everyone, while focusing especially on underserved BIPOC and low-to-moderate income communities. Solar is cheaper than ever, but those who need solar savings the most are the least likely to get it. 4 out of 5 Americans are locked out of the solar market for various reasons, but community solar offers a solution. It allows communities to sign up for a shared solar farm in their area - saving money on monthly electric bills while supporting local clean energy. Solstice works with local community partners to educate communities about the benefits of community solar and signs them up for savings. Solstice is the only women, POC-owned and led company in the industry.
CEO & Co-Founder, Steph Speirs, walks me through her origins in politics and why she feels so passionately about accessible, affordable solar. We dive into Solstice, what community solar means, and how their product is changing the game. I really enjoyed chatting with Steph and learning more about Solstice.
Enjoy the show!
Synopsis
Mission: “We organize, educate, and innovate to make solar accessible for every American”
Team: Steph Speirs (Co-Founder & CEO), Sandhya Murali (Co-Founder & COO)
Product: An open source software platform that helps industry leaders manage a rapidly changing grid environment
Traction: They are in market and serving customers; raised a twice oversubscribed convertible note in July
Websites: Solstice Solar, LinkedIn
Jobs: Software engineers, sales associates; as well as Director of Sales (careers page)
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