New grant aims to bring solar power to SLC businesses [Video]

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Sustainability Department has partnered with Utah Clean Energy to help locally-owned businesses install solar power in their buildings.

According to a press release, the organizations will grant funds to between two and four small or medium-sized local businesses. 

Salt Lake Solar Powered Communities is the project supplying the funding.

The press release said that the program is aimed at making solar power more available to areas with fewer resources. 

An emphasis is placed on getting resources to businesses that are owned by or serve people of color. 

Jennifer Eden, Utah Clean Energy’s project lead, said that the goal was to increase solar accessibility. However, the initiative has also helped the organization understand the challenges of solar power. 

“Throughout the past year, we have convened business partners on the Westside for in-depth discussions, and through that process, we were able to better understand …