Community Solar Power Company

Why do communities want a community solar project?

Communities may be interested in a community solar project for a variety of reasons, including wanting to reduce pollution in their community, wanting more control over their energy sources, wanting to participate in the financial benefits of clean energy, and/or wanting more jobs or economic development through locally sited clean energy.

Is community solar a good idea?

Community solar is a great way to help reduce carbon emissions on the power grid, especially if you can’t install your own solar panels. It costs nothing for most people—in fact, it’s usually a monthly savings. You don’t need an electrician, and you don’t even need to switch energy providers.

Should I join a community solar program?

Many community solar participants save 5-20% off their typical electricity bills, but some programs may be more expensive than your current electricity bill. Evaluating both your expected monthly bills and long-term savings potential is essential as you decide whether to join a community solar program to save on energy costs.

What is a community choice solar project?

By having a large base of default customers with years of service ahead, solar projects can negotiate competitive rates to provide their power. It’s opt-out and wide-scale, versus the opt-in nature of community choice projects. Some community choice enrollments also involve renewable energy certificates, which we’ll explain next.

Where can I buy community solar?

Solar United Neighbors has a deeper guide for how to shop for community solar. With that in mind, check out Solar United Neighbors’ search tool. You can see the offerings from major community solar providers in each area, including Nexamp, CleanChoice, Neighborhood Sun, and Arcadia, among others. What’s the benefit of community solar for me?

What is a community solar ownership program?

Ownership plans are less common than subscription programs, but those participating in an ownership program may (emphasis on “may”) be eligible for federal and state-specific incentives. When developers build an off-site community solar project, they require a lot of sunny, uninterrupted space.