Community Solar Homes Grow Across US

Topic: More people in the United States are installing solar panels in their homes
for electric power. The cost can be expensive, so some neighborhoods have
formed community groups to help homeowners save money. The first community
to do that in the Washington area was the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, where
75 households have joined the Mount Pleasant Solar Cooperative. Source: VOA

1. The cooperative began with only ______________.

two neighbors.

two neighborhoods.

twelve neighbors.

2. The problem is that Washington gets good sunshine only in summer and spring.

True.

False.

It's not said on the video.

3. Panels can cost from ___________________ depending on the size of the

system.

$15,000 to $30,000.
 $15,000 to $35,000.

$5,000 to $30,000.

4. There is a ___ percent federal tax credit for going solar.

3.

13.

30.

5. Savings in the electrical bills can be seen immediately.

True.

False.

It's not said on the video.

6. The cooperative has helped the development of solar-friendly energy

legislation in the local government.

True.

False.

It's not said on the video.