DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The City of Dayton, Montgomery County and several community organizations announced the launch of a solar power co-op at Gem City Market Friday. It’s part of a larger effort to reduce the carbon footprint in the Miami Valley.
Both the City of Dayton and Montgomery County have set goals to be more sustainable. One way they’re doing that is by making solar energy more affordable and accessible.
“We are really trying to reduce our carbon footprint,” Montgomery County Commissioner Carolyn Rice said.
The Miami Valley Solar & EV Charger Co-op would allow people and businesses to join together, buy-in to a solar power company and cut some of the cost to have the system installed.
“To have both the county and the city on board, along with the NAACP helping us to get the word out and just make sure everyone has the knowledge so they’re…