COMMUNITY SOLAR
A community solar farm or garden is a solar power installation that accepts capital from and provides output credit and tax benefits to multiple customers, including individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and other investors. Participants typically invest in or subscribe to a certain kW capacity or kWh of production.
HOW DOES SUNSCRIBER-BASED COMMUNITY SOLAR WORK?
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You don't have to worry about installing solar panels on your rooftop.
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You don't even need to own your roof (or have one). Single-family homes, apartments, renters, and condos can join.
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You pay no upfront costs, maintenance, or insurance fees.
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Electricity from the solar farm will always cost 10% less than the utility. No matter if your utility rates go up or down, the rate you pay will always be 10% less.
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You don't need to switch your electricity generator. Whether your generator is the utility or someone else, you pay less.
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To get started, you'll need your National Grid account number and annual electricity usage. Your account number is at the top of page 1 of your bill. Your electricity usage over the past 13 months is on the left hand side of page 2 of your bill.
COMMUNITY SOLAR PROVIDER
Solarize Albany has partnered with PowerMarket to provide Community Solar to the Capital Region. As Solarize Albany's Community Solar partner, PowerMarket has different community solar projects you can sign up for and offers a $200 sign-on bonus.
