What is community solar?

Rooftop solar isn’t accessible or realistic for 80% of households, but anyone can participate in community solar. Solar energy is an abundant, clean resource that you and your neighbors can harness for the good of the climate.

What is community solar

How it works

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Join up

You and your neighbors join forces to jumpstart your local community solar garden.

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Soak up the sun

Your community solar garden harvests renewable energy from the sun.

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Power the grid

Clean, local energy is fed to the grid that powers your home.

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Save money

Earn credit towards your electricity bill based on how much energy the community solar garden produces. Most members save 10% annually on electricity bills.

Find a solar garden near you

Ready to go solar? Below is a list of community-powered solar gardens currently being built.
Membership is limited so apply soon.

What is community solar?

Save 15% On Your Electricity Bill!

Are you a Central Maine Power customer? If so, save 15% on your energy bill while helping develop clean energy in your c…

What is community solar?

Join the Clay County Community Solar Garden

Community solar is the easiest way to save 10% on your energy bill, for free. Membership is open to only 200 Xcel En…

What is community solar?

Join the Titlow Community Solar Garden

Community solar is the easiest way to save 10% on your energy bill, for free. Membership is open to only 185 Xcel En…

What is community solar?

Join the Alexandria Community Solar Garden

The Alexandria Community Solar Garden will produce the energy equivalent of 29,240 gallons of gas consumed, 130 tons of …

FAQs

Will my utility provider change?

No, as a member, you will experience no change in how you receive your electricity.

Do I need to put anything on my roof?

No! Community solar offers a way for virtually anyone to go solar without installing solar panels on their roof or their property. You get all of the benefits of clean energy without having to install anything at your home, property, or business.

It seems too good to be true. Is there a catch?

We get this all the time! The reason we’re able to guarantee you these savings is because this program is a win-win for all parties involved. You get to be a part of this solar garden that saves you money and helps the local community…read more.

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