Solar developers build large scale solar farms that deliver clean energy to your local utility.

The solar developer receives credit from the utility for the energy produced.

The solar developer applies these credits to member’s bills.

The utility then applies the savings directly to your utility bill.

Demand charges represent the costs electric companies pay for generating and transmission capacity that sits idle most of the time. Demand charges are based on the amount of energy consumed in a specified period of time known as a demand interval.

Anchor clients are commercial accounts that have DEMAND CHARGES greater than 24KW. Typically, Anchor clients require IG credit ratings and/or 3 years of financial reports. These agreements may also include an ETF. Anchor Lite is a carve-out for clients with a DEMAND greater than 24KW but their annual consumption is less than 20% of the project capacity. Credit requirements are not as stringent.

We ask that you provide 90 days’ notice.

This allows us to remove your account from the monthly allocation.

There is no fee to cancel.

Yes – savings are guaranteed.

Each month you will see your savings posted directly to your utility bill.

That depends on the solar farm and the PTO (Permission to Operate) date.

Many of our farms are “active” , so you can start saving right away.

At the beginning of every month, the developer sends an allocation based on historical usage.

Under/over-allocation depends on factors that include weather and an accounts different usage. Some months your account may be over allocated and others under. Over the course of 12 months, your allocation should cover 90% of your usage. They leave a cushion of 10% to account for any variations in your usage and weather.

If you know that your usage will change dramatically, up or down, it’s best to inform us so we can make the proper adjustments and maximize your savings.

There is no catch! Your Community Solar enrollment will bring you savings, year after year.

No – this is a community solar program. You are not switching suppliers. Community solar allows customers to lower their electricity costs RISK FREE and GUARANTEED.

If you are with an ESCO, you can still take advantage of the benefits of community solar.

Community solar farms contribute to cleaner air by reducing reliance on polluting fossil fuel energy sources.

Solar farms support the local economy and are often amongst the highest local taxpayers.

No - you enjoy the benefits of solar energy without any upfront cost or commitments.

Our farms Are throughout NYS servicing National Grid, NYSEG, ConEd, Central Hudson, and RGE

Solar farms are often built on “brown fields” – unusable land.

Solar farms have given relief to NYS dairy farmers.

Yes – you can receive the same savings for your home.

Not at all. With just your utility account number and signed contract, your enrollment is complete.

We encourage you to conduct your due diligence.

While farms often “sell-out”, there are many new projects to be built.

There is no sense of urgency – though the quicker you enroll, the sooner you start saving

Customers receive the savings benefit of community solar and do not receive tax credits.

Demand (measured in kW) measures the amount of power a customer uses at a given time. Utilities apply demand charges based on the maximum amount of power that a customer uses in any interval (typically 15 minutes) during the billing cycle. Demand charges usually apply to commercial and industrial customers, who tend to have higher peak loads (i.e., peak power demand) than residential customers. Most utility rates specify the maximum power demand a customer is allowed to have, exceeding the maximum power demand for consecutive months can result in being moved to a different rate with higher demand charges.

Yes. Customers with high demand charges can be assigned as ANCHOR customers.

Anchor accounts typically receive a lower discount percentage and require Investment Grade credit.

Another option is a new carve-out that allows mid-sized accounts to enroll without the financial requirements.

Our developers are always looking for suitable land. Is the land near a transformer? Is there 3 phase power? Look at the pole and are there two or three lines? Get their information and someone will reach out to them.