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For years consumers and businesses have been interested in solar energy, especially as prices and costs have plummeted over the past decade. Unfortunately, on-site and rooftop solar installations have some pretty big barriers to entry. The costs to purchase an array can be prohibitive to many and, even with financing, the payback can be drawn…

Community solar programs can often seem confusing to consumers and businesses. Here’s an example using the average monthly electric bill in Massachusetts, which was about $125 in 2019, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Imagine a family who uses exactly $125 of electricity every month, and signs up for an equivalent share of community solar…

The first community solar farm in Maine just came online in October 2020 but the concept is already growing fast in terms of interest, education and projected capacity. This rapid growth is fueled in part by recent legislation but also by the environmental ethic that many Mainers and local businesses have. Maine passed legislation in 2019…

It starts with a community solar project that is developed in your area. Developers seek out customers like you that value clean energy and the cost savings it can provide. During the enrollment process, the developer will look at your average energy usage over the past 12 months and allocate enough kilowatts to offset up…

Community solar provides the benefits of renewable energy without the upfront costs. Community solar is a program for the community! Instead of the solar farm creating revenue by selling the energy to the utility, consumers and businesses buy the energy through a subscription. People subscribe to the energy created in the solar farm that offsets…