Get your electricity from a local solar farm

Join the thousands of renters, homeowners, and businesses saving up to 15% with community solar. - no equipment required.

Join the thousands of renters, homeowners, and businesses saving up to 15% with community solar.

...no equipment required.

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Save on energy costs

Subscribe to a solar farm and enjoy 5 - 15% off your annual electricity bill.

Easy sign up

We'll help you subscribe to solar farms that service your area - for free.

Make an impact

Support clean energy development in your community, without installing a thing.

What's community solar?

The “for anyone” way to benefit from solar power without installing panels on your roof.

Renters, homeowners, and even multi-unit dwellers can subscribe to a solar farm to save on energy and make an impact.

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Subscribe to a shared solar farm that sends clean energy to your utility grid.

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Once subscribed, you'll receive utility credits for your purchased share of the energy generated by the farm.

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The energy credits you purchase are reflected on your monthly utility bill, and can save you 5 - 15% annually.

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Community solar reviews

See what our subscribers have to say

“Saving every month!”

“Love that we're part of Massachusetts' community solar program and helping lower carbon emissions across the state! It was so easy to sign up and find a solar farm to subscribe to. Now we're saving off our energy bill...and doing a little extra to help the planet. Win win!”

Arianna

Subscribed with Perch Energy

“Very smooth and professional”

“Super excited to save $ and have a greener electricity. Pre and after sale service was excellent. I specifically appreciated the interaction with Common Energy specialist, who was very knowledgeable and clear.”

Matthieu

Subscribed with Common Energy

“Reliable.”

“Everything electric is exactly the same. The regular electric bill will change by a couple lines of text and the savings. The generation bill is very clear and one short page. I signed up for the 20% savings and this has been reliable. Overall an uneventful and worthwhile decision.”

James

Subscribed with Solstice

Explore your impact

Reduce your carbon footprint and annual energy bills with community solar.

Estimates are based on subscriber and solar farm averages per year.

Estimates are based on subscriber and solar farm averages per year.

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Join the community solar movement

Hint...It's a lot easier than you think.

Search solar farms

Provide your address and we'll create a list of farms that service your area.

Reserve your spot

We'll help you choose a solar farm and subscription plan that best suits your needs.

Subscribe with your provider

We'll connect you with the provider that services your chosen solar farm and they'll finalize the details.

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Community solar: Everything you need to know

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Written by: Emily Walker

At EnergySage, our editorial guidelines are designed to empower you with accurate and unbiased information.

At EnergySage, our editorial guidelines are designed to empower you with accurate and unbiased information.

Going solar supports the development of local clean energy and helps you save on electric bills – but unfortunately, installing solar at home isn’t possible for everyone. Luckily, there’s an alternative way to go solar, whether you’re a renter, don’t have a solar-compatible roof, or simply prefer not to install equipment on your property: You can sign up for community solar. When you subscribe to a local community solar farm, you reap the benefits of solar energy without any equipment. We explain how to decide if it's right for you.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes! In most cases, participating in community solar will come at no additional cost – it’s free to sign up and most community solar providers offer a fixed discount on any energy you buy from the project.

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