Community Solar
Subscribe to a solar farm and get electricity at a discount.
Benefits of community solar
Joining a local community solar farm lets you save money and support local renewable energy.
Lower greenhouse gas emissions
Protect the climate by purchasing locally produced clean electricity.
Save on electricity bills
You will receive credits every month on your electric bill. The amount credited will depend on the amount of community solar electricity you’ve signed up for.
Minimal costs and commitment
Since you won’t need to install solar panels, the upfront costs of going solar with a community solar provider are minimal. It is a subscription service.
No hassle
Anyone who pays their own electric bill, including renters and condo owners, can participate in a community solar project.
The Technology
How It Works
When you subscribe to community solar, you get the financial and environmental benefits of solar electricity generated within your electric utility’s territory. You receive credits on your electric bill associated with your share of the solar power generated. These credits reduce what you pay for electricity in total by 5-20%.
To get started, investigate community solar projects in MA. Community solar options through each provider are subject to change based on current availability. Then, review the terms of any subscription(s) in your area – the state of Massachusetts has helpful advice on how to evaluate your choices.
Community solar is ideal for:
Homes/properties without available roof space or sun exposure | Renters | Condo owners | Landlords |Homeowners
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What is community solar?
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Even if you can’t install solar panels where you live, you may be able to benefit from the power of the sun with community solar.
Community Solar Marketplace
Community Solar Subscription Managers
Does your company provide community solar subscriptions in MA? If so, email goclean@masscec.com to propose listing your organization here.
Please note MassCEC has absolute discretion to approve or deny a request to list an organization on our website.
*Disclaimer: MassCEC has not investigated, and MassCEC expressly disclaims any duty to investigate any company, product, service, process procedure, design, or other matter regarding community solar presented on this website. The entire risk of use of any installer, equipment vendor, company, product, service, process, procedure, or design is assumed by the customer.
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COMMUNITY SOLAR
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