Solar Power for Affordable Homes in Carrboro | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Solar power is now lighting up three affordable homes in Carrboro, slashing electricity bills for low- and moderate-income families while advancing the community’s green goals. This pilot program reflects a broader push toward accessible renewable energy, with local developments like Chapel Hill’s $3 million federal grant—funding housing and sidewalk upgrades—showing how clean energy and infrastructure can go hand in hand. Meanwhile, North Carolina’s Senate lags behind, still mailing out CDs for meeting recordings instead of offering modern online archives—a frustratingly outdated system in…