Get your electricity from a local solar farm

A community solar project is a large, central power plant, whose electricity is shared by multiple properties. These projects generate and distribute renewable electricity for the grid and subscribers purchase a share of this energy–usually at a discount–to offset their power bill.

Community solar savings come from discounts included in your subscription. As an example, let’s say your subscription includes a fixed 10% discount on energy. This means for every $90 you pay your project's provider, your utility company gives you $100 worth of electricity – and you pocket $10. Discounts vary based on region and provider, but on average, you can get a bill credit discount between 5-15% with community solar.

To participate in community solar, you do not need to own your home, but you do need to live in an area with open community solar projects. Eligibility can also vary depending on the community solar project, as some only allow non-residential or low-to-moderate income customers to join. Importantly, certain providers also have credit score requirements for subscribers.

You can find subscription options in your area by entering your zip code. Once you’ve chosen a project, you’ll need to provide a few pieces of information, including your email, address, utility account number, and average monthly electric bill. Depending on the subscription, you may also need to e-sign a contract. We’ll pass that information onto the community solar provider and they’ll follow up directly to finalize your subscription.

It depends – if you’re moving to a location that’s still in the same electricity service territory as your current home, you can usually transfer your community solar subscription to your new address. If you’re moving further away, however, you may need to cancel your subscription or transfer your contract to another customer in that area. Cancellation, transfer terms and applicable fees vary by project and provider, so confirm these policies with your developer prior to signing up.