Lower Your Electricity Bill with Community Solar
Save up to 20% on your electric bill with no installation, no contracts, and no changes to your current utility.
Check if You Qualify for
Community Solar
Enter your ZIP code and utility provider to see if community solar is available in your area and how much you can save.
Free to check. No obligation.
Want to know what happens next?
Learn more about the process and next steps in our How It Works section.
Who Can Join Community Solar?
You may qualify if you:
- Live in an area with community solar programs
- Rent or can't install rooftop solar
- Own a home with a shaded or unsuitable roof
- Run a small business and want to lower energy costs
- Want clean energy with no installation or maintenance
- Meet basic credit requirements (varies by provider)
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Learn more about eligibility and available states.
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How It Works
No panels. No installation. Just simple monthly savings.
Check Avalibility
Enter your ZIP code to see if community solar is available in your area.
Get Matched to a Solar Farm
You're connected to a local solar farm that sends clean energy to the grid.
Start Saving
Receive bill credits and pay less on your electricity each month.
$90 Million+ Savings delivered
Powered by trusted partners like Perch Energy and Arcadia.
How To Join
Full transparency, no surprises - just savings
Community solar is new to many states and doesn't even exist in some. Input your zip code and our matching platform will look at availability near you.
Provide your utility account information or an image of your bill
Signup takes only a few minutes online. No changes to your current electricity provider and no lock-in contracts.
Add a way to pay (don't worry, you still net out with savings over time)
You pay for a percentage of the credits your subscription earns, keeping the rest as a discount. Arcadia acts as the middleman, passing the payment along to the solar farm owner.
Get subscribed, start saving, and feel good about helping the planet
Arcadia gets to work, coordinating with the utility and solar farm owner to secure your spot-and lock in your long-term savings.
Where Is Community Solar Available?
Community solar is available in 20+ states and Washington, D.C., with new programs expanding each year. Availability depends on your ZIP code and utility provider.
- New York
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Maryland
- New Jersey
Also growing in:
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, and more.
Up to 20% Average Annual Community Solar Savings
Off your electricity bills with guaranteed discounts from participating solar farms nationwide
What Is Community Solar?
Community solar (also called shared solar or solar gardens) allows multiple households and businesses to benefit from a single, large-scale solar installation. Instead of installing panels on your own property, you subscribe to a portion of a centralized solar farm located elsewhere in your utility service area.
These large solar arraystypically 1-5 megawatts in sizegenerate clean electricity that flows directly into the local power grid. Subscribers receive credits on their utility bills based on their share of the energy produced, typically at a discounted rate compared to standard electricity prices.
How Community Solar Works in 3 Simple Steps
It's simple. Subscribe and share large solar projects with your neighbors at no cost to you.
Step 1 Choose your solar project
Visit our marketplace to find a project located in your utility region. Fill out the enrollment form with some basic details like your name, address, and utility account number.
Step 2 Receive your assigned share of panels
Based on your average electricity usage, you will be assigned a portion of solar panels from the solar project of your choice.
Step 3 Save on your energy bill
Sit back, relax, and enjoy guaranteed savings each month you are with us.
How Much Money Can You Save?
Community solar savings come from the discount built into your subscription agreement. Here's how the math works:
| Scenario | Monthly Solar Credits | What You Pay | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% Discount | $100 | $90 | $10/month |
| 15% Discount | $100 | $85 | $15/month |
| 20% Discount | $100 | $80 | $20/month |
Real-World Savings Example
Let's say your typical monthly electricity bill is $120. With a 10% community solar discount:
- Your solar farm subscription generates $60 worth of credits monthly
- You pay the solar provider $54 for those credits (10% discount)
- Your utility bill drops from $120 to $60 after credits are applied
- Total monthly cost: $60 (utility) + $54 (solar) = $114 instead of $120
- Monthly savings: $6 | Annual savings: $72
Factors That Affect Your Savings
Your actual savings depend on several variables:
- Discount Percentage: Ranges from 5-20% depending on state regulations, provider, and subscription type
- Electricity Usage: Higher usage subscribers receive larger absolute dollar savings
- Subscription Size: Matched to your annual consumption for optimal benefit
- Seasonal Variations: Solar production fluctuates with weather, affecting monthly credit amounts
- Income Qualification: Low-to-moderate income (LMI) programs often offer higher discount tiers
Your Environmental Impact
The average community solar subscriber offsets significant carbon emissions annually:
That's the equivalent of taking your car off the road for nearly two-thirds of the year, all while saving money on electricity bills.
Community Solar vs. Rooftop Solar: Which Is Right for You?
| Feature | Community Solar | Rooftop Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | $0 | $15,000-$30,000 |
| Installation Required | None | Yes (roof work) |
| Maintenance | Zero responsibility | Your responsibility |
| Available to Renters | Yes | No |
| Works with Shaded Roofs | Yes | Poor performance |
| Move Flexibility | Transfer or cancel | Panels stay with property |
| Typical Savings | 5-20% annually | 50-100% long-term |
| Contract Length | 1-25 years (varies) | 25+ year ownership |
| Best For | Renters, easy savings, flexibility | Homeowners, maximum long-term savings |
Ready to Start Saving With Community Solar?
Find available solar farms in your area and compare subscription offers to start saving up to 20% on electricity today.
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