Utility customers across the country, homeowners AND renters, are now getting access to solar energy with no costs, no panels, and guaranteed savings! 

How does community solar work?
Solar panels are installed at a site somewhere in your utility service territory. This site is often called a solar farm. The clean energy produced by the solar farm isn’t tied into anyone’s meter, but instead is fed into the utility company’s power grid.  The utility company pays for this energy by generating solar credits.
Depending on the projected output of the solar farm, dozens or even hundreds of utility customers are given the opportunity to enroll as “subscribers” to this solar farm. This group of subscribers is referred to as the solar community. There’s no cost to subscribe to a solar community, and no cost to leave. As a subscriber, you’ll continue to get your energy from your utility, but each month you’ll also be entitled to a share of solar credits generated by your solar farm!  These credits will automatically be applied to your monthly utility bill, thus saving you money!

Benefits:

• No costs to enroll            
• Homeowners or renters    
• Keep your electricity supplier        
• Reduce your carbon footprint
• Guaranteed savings
• No cancellation fees
• No panels or your roof or property
• Keep your benefits if your move within your utility territory
• Stimulate your local economy 

FAQ'S

Why are states promoting Community Solar?
In efforts to help utility companies meet the growing demand for energy consumption, as well as to help them increase the amount of clean energy included in their energy mix, many states offer significant tax incentives and credits to consumers and developers who are willing to invest in solar energy.  
 
Solar developers use these incentives to build what are often called solar farms. Each month these solar developers then send the clean energy produced by their solar farms to the power grids of the utility companies where they’re located. The utility companies pay the developers for the clean energy with solar credits.  The Solar developers then apply those solar credits to the utility bills of their subscribers in exchange for money!
 
So, with Community Solar, utility companies get more, clean, energy; solar developers get returns on their investments, and subscribers get all the benefits of solar with no panels, no costs, and a guaranteed savings!  It’s a true win-win-win!
 
Where does my savings come from?
Each month, more solar credits are being applied to your utility bill than the amount you’re paying for those solar credits.
 
Imagine your utility bill is $150. Now imagine you were able to purchase $150 of solar credits for only $135. You then use the $135 solar credits to pay your utility bill.  By becoming a Community Solar subscriber, you just saved 10% on your utility bill by purchasing solar credits at a discount!
 
Why do I have to enter a payment method when I enroll?
The solar developer will be applying your solar credits to your utility bill well before they’ll be processing your payment for those credits. Having your payment method on hand makes it easier and more certain for the solar developer to get their payment. It also makes it easier for you, as this way you don’t have to worry about making a separate payment for your solar credits!  
 
What if I’m currently contracted with a third-party electricity supplier?
Subscribing to a Solar Community does not affect any agreement you have in place with a third-party electricity supplier. In fact, many Community Solar subscribers intentionally choose a green energy supplier to further reduce their carbon footprint!  
 
Oh, and the guaranteed savings from Community Solar… They’re in addition to any savings you may experience from your supplier!
  
What if my share of solar credits from the solar farm amounts to more than my utility bill?
Certain measures are put in place to minimize the chance of this happening. But, if it ever does, rest assured that after your utility bill is paid, any excess solar credits will roll-over and be applied to your following month’s utility bill!
 
Why does is seem like there’s pressure to become a subscriber?
You should never feel pressured to become a subscriber. There are, however, a limited number of Community Solar slots available in each utility market.  Once those slots are full, you can join a waiting list where you’ll be notified when a slot becomes available.
 
How much is the guaranteed savings and how is it determined?
Every subscriber is eligible for a guaranteed 10% savings.  Some Community Solar projects offer a greater percentage savings to subscribers who can verify a Low or Moderate Income, (LMI).
 
What is LMI?
LMI stands for Low or Moderate Income and is the state’s way of helping those who qualify receive a greater percent savings with Community Solar.  Not every project offers the additional LMI savings and customers who are eligible must verify their previous year’s income.  For LMI qualification levels and percentage savings click here.
 
What if I move?
Subscribers who move within the same utility market may transfer their benefits to their new residence! Those who move outside of their utility market will have to give up their slot in their current Solar Community but may subscribe to a Solar Community in their new utility market.  We will help you find you find a Solar Community in your new utility market!
 
What if I’m renting?
The benefits of Community Solar are for homeowners AND renters! The only requirement is that you have a utility bill in your name!
 
What if my roof isn’t in good condition, or is in a shaded?
With Community Solar, there are no panels to install on your roof or property!  Instead, you can enjoy the benefits of solar with no panels, and no costs!
 
Are there really no costs?  What if I just want to cancel?
There are no costs to join a Solar Community and no costs to leave!  If you change your mind, (we can’t imagine you ever would), simply notify us of your decision and we’ll begin the cancellation process.  Just like subscribing, cancelling may take 2-3 billing cycles for all the parties to process the paperwork.
 
Do you have a referral program if we know people who are interested in Community Solar?
We do!  Please check with the Community Solar advocate who enrolled you to find out more about our referral program!