01AT THE FARM
Sunshine does the work.
A shared solar farm generates electricity and sends it to the local grid. The equipment stays at the farm.
A brighter way to lower your electric bill
Solar savings.
Zero panels
on your home.
The panels live on a shared solar farm. You get credits on your electric bill. Nothing to buy, install, or maintain at home.
For renters & homeowners. Availability depends on your utility.
The panels go here.Your home stays yours.A solar farm somewhere else.
A little more in your pocket.
Two different places. One simple idea. Illustrative imagery.
✓ No rooftop panels✓ No installation✓ Keep your utility✓ Renters welcome
Let's clear up the big misconception
Going solar doesn't
have to mean going rooftop.
Community solar lets you subscribe to a share of a solar farm's output. It connects to the power grid, not to your house.
02WITH YOUR UTILITY
Your share becomes credits.
Your subscription earns solar credits on your electric bill. Your utility still delivers your electricity.
03IN YOUR POCKET
You keep the difference.
You receive credits at a discount under your program's terms. That difference is your savings.
No installer. No roof inspection. No equipment loan. Just a different way to benefit from solar.
The part your wallet will appreciate
Same electricity.
A smarter bill.
You don't buy panels. In a discounted-credit program, you pay less for solar credits than they're worth on your utility bill.
Some programs combine everything on one bill; others send a separate subscription bill. Your offer explains exactly how you'll be billed.
See what I qualify forA simple savings example
Solar credits on your utility bill$100
What you pay for those credits− $90
You keep$10
That's thecommunity solar difference.
Illustration of a 10% discount on solar credits, not a promise of 10% off your entire bill. Actual savings and credit amounts depend on your program.
Less jargon. More “oh, I get it.”
See it for yourself.
A quick introduction to a different kind of solar, plus a community solar news report from our video library.
START HEREWait. Solar… without panels?
Our original community solar explainer
FROM OUR VIDEO LIBRARYCommunity solar in the news.
Channel 4 report featuring the Pepco area
These are videos from our original site. Offers and program details may have changed; use the availability check for current options.
Your roof is not the requirement
Rent your place?
Love your trees?
You're in the right place.
Community solar is for people who want the benefits of solar without a home improvement project.
- Renters and homeownersYou don't need to own a roof to participate.
- Shady roofs and small spacesYour home's roof size, direction, and condition don't matter.
- People who want to save and support solarParticipate in shared solar generation without buying equipment.
Eligibility depends on your state, utility, project capacity, and program requirements—not whether your roof is right for solar.
Good questions. Straight answers.
A little clarity
goes a long way.
Understand what changes—and what stays exactly the same.
Are you really not putting panels on my house?
Really. No panels go on your roof, in your yard, or anywhere on your property. The panels are at a shared solar project elsewhere. You subscribe to a share of its output.
Do I have to switch my electric utility?
No. Your utility continues to deliver electricity and maintain the grid. Community solar adds bill credits tied to your subscription; it isn't a rooftop installation or a switch of utility company. The finder checks which programs work with your utility.
Is it free? Where do the savings come from?
You aren't buying or financing solar equipment for your home. In a discounted-credit program, you pay for credits at less than their value on your utility bill. For example, $100 in credits at a 10% discount costs $90, leaving $10 in savings. Billing, fees, and discounts depend on the specific offer—review them before enrolling.
How much can I save?
Your savings depend on your utility, the available project, and any household eligibility requirements. Some programs offer enhanced savings to qualifying households. Check availability to see your actual options; we don't promise one savings rate for everyone.
Can I join if I'm renting?
Yes, renters may be eligible when they have a qualifying electric account in a participating utility area. Because nothing is installed on the property, a suitable roof or ownership of your home isn't required.
What happens if I move or want to cancel?
You may be able to transfer a subscription within the same utility territory. If you're moving outside it, or want to leave, follow your subscription's cancellation process. Notice periods and fees vary by program; check those terms before signing up.
Is community solar available near me?
The JoinCommunity.Solar finder currently lists Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York, and Maine. Not every utility or household qualifies, and projects can fill up. Use the finder to check the current options for your state and utility.
Check my availability ↗Does solar power come directly to my home?
The farm sends electricity to the shared power grid. Your home continues to receive electricity through your utility as usual. Your subscription is connected to the farm's output through bill credits, not through a dedicated wire to your house.
Your roof can sit this one out.
Put the sun to work.
Keep your home as it is.
Find out whether community solar can lower your electric costs.
Find my solar savingsNo installation. No equipment purchase. Your utility stays your utility.