Want to ENHANCE sustainability & operating profit? Go here: ⁠http://communitysolarauthority.com⁠

Want to CONNECT on LinkedIN? Go here: http:⁠linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone⁠

If you're new to the channel, my name is Dakota Knuckles-Malone. I'm a co-founder of Community Solar Authority. We help large energy users unlock access to energy savings with Community Solar.

We deliver turnkey access to community solar for large users of electricity, & our company has unlocked access to $50M+ in future electricity savings for our clients.

Today, we're focused on educating municipalities, corporations, stakeholders- & other entities consuming lots of electricity to help them benefit from the trillion-dollar clean energy economy.

Want to access enhanced sustainability & improved operating profit in 90 days? 

Visit communitysolarauthority.com to book a call and get started.

Here In Service,

Dakota

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to execute meaningful projects with future clients and strategic partners. I want to build trust with our future clients so that they find us online, and ask for our help.

Want to ENHANCE sustainability & operating profit? Go here: http://communitysolarauthority.com

Want to CONNECT on LinkedIN? Go here: http:linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone

If you're new to my channel, my name is Dakota Malone. I'm a co-founder of Community Solar Authority. We're a commercial solar developer & consultant on a mission to streamline clean energy deployment. 

We deliver turnkey access to community solar for large users of electricity, & our company has unlocked access to $35M++ in future electricity savings for our clients.

Today, we're focused on educating municipalities, corporations, stakeholders- & other entities consuming lots of electricity to help them benefit from the trillion-dollar clean energy economy.

To our future procurement, facilities, & finance teams we speak to.. we're here to serve you well with this content ahead of time so that we have a productive conversation when we meet.

Want to access enhanced sustainability & improved operating profit in 90 days? 

Visit communitysolarauthority.com to book a call and get started.

Here In Service,

Dakota

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to execute meaningful projects with future clients and strategic partners. I want to build trust with our future clients so that they find us online, and ask for our help.

Want to ENHANCE sustainability & operating profit? Go here: ⁠http://communitysolarauthority.com⁠

Want to CONNECT on LinkedIN? Go here: http:⁠linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone⁠

If you're new to the channel, my name is Dakota Knuckles-Malone. I'm a co-founder of Community Solar Authority. We help large energy users unlock access to energy savings with Community Solar.

We deliver turnkey access to community solar for large users of electricity, & our company has unlocked access to $50M+ in future electricity savings for our clients.

Today, we're focused on educating municipalities, corporations, stakeholders- & other entities consuming lots of electricity to help them benefit from the trillion-dollar clean energy economy.

Want to access enhanced sustainability & improved operating profit in 90 days? 

Visit communitysolarauthority.com to book a call and get started.

Here In Service,

Dakota

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to execute meaningful projects with future clients and strategic partners. I want to build trust with our future clients so that they find us online, and ask for our help.

Want to ENHANCE sustainability & operating profit? Go here: ⁠http://communitysolarauthority.com⁠

Want to CONNECT on LinkedIN? Go here: http:⁠linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone⁠

If you're new to the channel, my name is Dakota Knuckles-Malone. I'm a co-founder of Community Solar Authority. We help large energy users unlock access to energy savings with Community Solar.

We deliver turnkey access to community solar for large users of electricity, & our company has unlocked access to $50M+ in future electricity savings for our clients.

Today, we're focused on educating municipalities, corporations, stakeholders- & other entities consuming lots of electricity to help them benefit from the trillion-dollar clean energy economy.

Want to access enhanced sustainability & improved operating profit in 90 days? 

Visit communitysolarauthority.com to book a call and get started.

Here In Service,

Dakota

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to execute meaningful projects with future clients and strategic partners. I want to build trust with our future clients so that they find us online, and ask for our help.

Want to ENHANCE sustainability & operating profit? Go here: ⁠⁠http://communitysolarauthority.com⁠⁠

Want to CONNECT on LinkedIN? Go here: http:⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone⁠⁠

If you're new to the channel, my name is Dakota Knuckles-Malone. I'm a co-founder of Community Solar Authority. We help large energy users unlock access to energy savings with Community Solar.

We deliver turnkey access to community solar for large users of electricity, & our company has unlocked access to $50M+ in future electricity savings for our clients.

Today, we're focused on educating municipalities, corporations, stakeholders- & other entities consuming lots of electricity to help them benefit from the trillion-dollar clean energy economy.

Want to access enhanced sustainability & improved operating profit in 90 days? 

Visit communitysolarauthority.com to book a call and get started.

Here In Service,

Dakota

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to execute meaningful projects with future clients and strategic partners. I want to build trust with our future clients so that they find us online, and ask for our help.

_______

Every Friday at 9:30AM CST, I'll be jumping on a LinkedIn Live to inform corporations, municipalities, schools, big businesses, & large energy users on all things energy strategy.

In the future I'll be bringing guests on to discuss their role in the energy space, how they're supporting their clients, and unlock new insights to support my network on becoming their own energy authority.

Want to ENHANCE sustainability & operating profit? Go here: ⁠http://communitysolarauthority.com⁠

Want to CONNECT on LinkedIN? Go here: http:⁠linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone⁠

If you're new to the channel, my name is Dakota Knuckles-Malone. I'm a co-founder of Community Solar Authority. We help large energy users unlock access to energy savings with Community Solar.

We deliver turnkey access to community solar for large users of electricity, & our company has unlocked access to $50M+ in future electricity savings for our clients.

Today, we're focused on educating municipalities, corporations, stakeholders- & other entities consuming lots of electricity to help them benefit from the trillion-dollar clean energy economy.

Want to access enhanced sustainability & improved operating profit in 90 days? 

Visit communitysolarauthority.com to book a call and get started.

Here In Service,

Dakota

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to execute meaningful projects with future clients and strategic partners. I want to build trust with our future clients so that they find us online, and ask for our help.

_______

Every Friday at 9:30AM CST, I'll be jumping on a LinkedIn Live to inform corporations, municipalities, schools, big businesses, & large energy users on all things energy strategy.

In the future I'll be bringing guests on to discuss their role in the energy space, how they're supporting their clients, and unlock new insights to support my network on becoming their own energy authority.

Want to ENHANCE sustainability & operating profit? Go here: ⁠http://communitysolarauthority.com⁠

Want to CONNECT on LinkedIN? Go here: http:⁠linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone⁠

If you're new to the channel, my name is Dakota Knuckles-Malone. I'm a co-founder of Community Solar Authority. We help large energy users unlock access to energy savings with Community Solar.

We deliver turnkey access to community solar for large users of electricity, & our company has unlocked access to $50M+ in future electricity savings for our clients.

Today, we're focused on educating municipalities, corporations, stakeholders- & other entities consuming lots of electricity to help them benefit from the trillion-dollar clean energy economy.

Want to access enhanced sustainability & improved operating profit in 90 days? 

Visit communitysolarauthority.com to book a call and get started.

Here In Service,

Dakota

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to execute meaningful projects with future clients and strategic partners. I want to build trust with our future clients so that they find us online, and ask for our help.

_______

Every Friday at 9:30AM CST, I'll be jumping on a LinkedIn Live to inform corporations, municipalities, schools, big businesses, & large energy users on all things energy strategy.

In the future I'll be bringing guests on to discuss their role in the energy space, how they're supporting their clients, and unlock new insights to support my network on becoming their own energy authority.

Want to ENHANCE sustainability & operating profit? Go here: ⁠⁠http://communitysolarauthority.com⁠⁠

Want to CONNECT on LinkedIN? Go here: http:⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone⁠⁠

If you're new to my channel, my name is Dakota Malone. I'm a co-founder of Community Solar Authority. We help large energy users unlock access to energy savings with Community Solar.

We deliver turnkey access to community solar for large users of electricity, & our company has unlocked access to $50M+ in future electricity savings for our clients.

Today, we're focused on educating municipalities, corporations, stakeholders- & other entities consuming lots of electricity to help them benefit from the trillion-dollar clean energy economy.

Want to access enhanced sustainability & improved operating profit in 90 days? 

Visit communitysolarauthority.com to book a call and get started.

Here In Service,

Dakota

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to execute meaningful projects with future clients and strategic partners. I want to build trust with our future clients so that they find us online, and ask for our help.

_______

Every Friday at 9:30AM CST, I'll be jumping on a LinkedIn Live to inform corporations, municipalities, schools, big businesses, & large energy users on all things energy strategy.

In the future I'll be bringing guests on to discuss their role in the energy space, how they're supporting their clients, and unlock new insights to support my network on becoming their own energy authority.

If you have a question, get an answer immediately from Dakota himself (the "Authority"):⁠⁠https://solar-authority.short.gy/dak

Want to ENHANCE sustainability & operating profit? Go here: ⁠http://communitysolarauthority.com⁠

Want to CONNECT on LinkedIN? Go here: http:⁠linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone⁠

If you're new to my channel, my name is Dakota Malone. I'm a co-founder of Community Solar Authority. We help large energy users unlock access to energy savings with Community Solar.

We deliver turnkey access to community solar for large users of electricity, & our company has unlocked access to $50M+ in future electricity savings for our clients.

Today, we're focused on educating municipalities, corporations, stakeholders- & other entities consuming lots of electricity to help them benefit from the trillion-dollar clean energy economy.

Want to access enhanced sustainability & improved operating profit in 90 days? 

Visit communitysolarauthority.com to book a call and get started.

Here In Service,

Dakota

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to execute meaningful projects with future clients and strategic partners. I want to build trust with our future clients so that they find us online, and ask for our help.

_______

Every Friday at 9:30AM CST, I'll be jumping on a LinkedIn Live to inform corporations, municipalities, schools, big businesses, & large energy users on all things energy strategy.

In the future I'll be bringing guests on to discuss their role in the energy space, how they're supporting their clients, and unlock new insights to support my network on becoming their own energy authority.

If you have a question, get an answer immediately from Dakota himself (the "Authority"):
⁠https://solar-authority.short.gy/dak

Summary:
Dakota Knuckles Malone, co-founder of Community Solar Authority, shares insights from presenting at the IGEN conference to community college decision-makers in Illinois. He explains that these institutions are ideal candidates for community solar due to their high energy usage, tight budgets, and lack of capital for large projects, yet many are unaware they qualify. Dakota breaks down community solar as a state-supported program (via Illinois Shines) that allows organizations to subscribe to off-site solar and receive energy credits without installing panels or investing upfront. Through case studies like Siena University, Quincy University, and Casey’s, he demonstrates how organizations can achieve significant savings with zero operational changes. He concludes by positioning community solar as a strategic financial tool that enhances energy procurement strategies and protects against rising energy costs. 

Timestamps:
(0:00 – 1:43) Conference Context and Opportunity Identification
(1:43 – 2:48) Explaining Community Solar
(2:49 – 3:43) Ideal Clients and Broader Vision
(3:43 – 5:56) Case Studies and Demonstrated Impact
(5:57 – 6:46) Implementation Process
(6:47 – 7:50) Community Solar as a Strategic Financial Tool
(7:51 – 8:39) Conclusion and Call to Action

Want to ENHANCE sustainability & operating profit? Go here: ⁠http://communitysolarauthority.com⁠

Want to CONNECT on LinkedIN? Go here: http:⁠linkedin.com/in/dakotamalone⁠

If you're new to my channel, my name is Dakota Malone. I'm a co-founder of Community Solar Authority. We help large energy users unlock access to energy savings with Community Solar.

We deliver turnkey access to community solar for large users of electricity, & our company has unlocked access to $50M+ in future electricity savings for our clients.

Today, we're focused on educating municipalities, corporations, stakeholders- & other entities consuming lots of electricity to help them benefit from the trillion-dollar clean energy economy.

Want to access enhanced sustainability & improved operating profit in 90 days? 

Visit communitysolarauthority.com to book a call and get started.

Here In Service,

Dakota

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to execute meaningful projects with future clients and strategic partners. I want to build trust with our future clients so that they find us online, and ask for our help.

If you have a question, get an answer immediately from Dakota himself (the "Authority"):
⁠https://solar-authority.short.gy/dak

Summary:
Dakota hosts a LinkedIn Live session with Luke Neely and Michael from Jefferson Energy, introducing their backgrounds and the company’s evolution. Luke explains Jefferson’s role in the rapidly growing solar industry, while Michael outlines the company’s strategic shift toward commercial solar after its 2023 acquisition. They discuss their project focus, including rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations across the Midwest and beyond, typically ranging from 250 kW to multi-megawatt systems. A major differentiator highlighted is Jefferson’s strategy of self-performing critical electrical work while selectively using trusted subcontractors, ensuring high-quality execution. Overall, the conversation emphasizes their operational discipline, geographic flexibility, and strong focus on quality, people, and long-term partnerships. 

Timestamps:
(0:00 – 2:48) Introduction and Guest Backgrounds
(2:49 – 4:28) Leadership Experience and Strategic Perspective
(4:28 – 6:16) Project Scope, Market Focus, and Geographic Reach
(6:17 – 9:57) Operational Strategy: Self-Performance vs. Subcontracting
(9:57 – 12:47) Differentiation and Competitive Advantage