Community Solar in New York
Access Solar Power without owning Panels!
No matter which side of the Yankees versus Mets feud you’re on, one thing is for certain: New Yorkers love solar power!
New York has consistently ranked in the top 10 solar markets in the United States, and the numbers continue to rise.
Over the next five years, New York is expected to grow solar state-wide by an impressive 4,391 megawatts. Legislators are also advocating the expansion of the Clean Energy Standard, which promises 70% of New York power produced by renewables by 2030.
If you want to get in on the exciting world of solar power in New York — it is more accessible to residents than ever before!

Go Solar without buying panels!
Home solar power in New York has been limited by multiple hurdles that homes face around the country:
You have to own a home. Your roof has to be the right size, type, orientation, etc. Then you have to buy, finance, or lease panels that are bolted to your roof for decades. Then hopefully in a few years, you might save money.
Rooftop solar energy is out of reach for most people!
In fact — traditional solar power is accessible to only about 20% of New Yorkers. But what about everyone else?
Benefits of Community Solar in New York
Community Solar is a membership to a local solar farm
where you get clean energy at 10-25% off!

No Panels
You don’t have to purchase, finance, or lease a solar system or attach anything to your home! There is no maintenance or installation. Just easy access to clean energy at a discount!

No Roof
You don’t have to worry about your roof size, age, or if trees are shading it.

No Limit
You don’t have to own your home or apartment. Renters can access solar!

No Problem!
You don’t have to commit to decades of paying off panels. Bring it if you move!
Support your Local Solar Farmers
Why buy dirty energy, often from the other side of the world, when we can capture clean energy — right outside of town?
Community Solar Farms in NY allow family farmers to lease some of their land for utilities and partners to set up small solar farms. This supplements farm income and keeps energy local!
Some local solar farms in NY include the Butterfly Keepers project near Poughkepsie, and Wonder Complex near Buffalo.
How Does Community Solar Work?
Pay nothing, save money on your bills, help the environment, and help a local business? What’s not to love?
Everyone knows installing solar panels on your home can be expensive, but what if you could split the cost of installing, operating, and maintaining solar panels with a bunch of other people in New York? That’s the basic idea behind community solar!
Community solar is when a group of people living in a state financially support the maintenance and operation of an off-site solar farm. Here’s how it works:
- A solar farm is constructed in a suitable location.
- Nearby residents financially support the maintenance and operation of the solar farm, typically by paying a monthly subscription.
- Any power generated by the farm is sent back to the members, helping them reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.
With community solar, you don’t have to live in a “solar ready” house. The solar farm is built off site in a suitable location and then sends the energy back to your home. This is great for New York residents who rent, don’t own a suitable property, or live in an apartment.
Not only can anyone benefit from community solar, it also saves you tons of money on installation costs. Installing solar panels costs thousands and thousands of dollars. When a community works together to split the cost of maintaining a farm, each member has to pay only a small portion, which is much more manageable for the average person.
If you want to get in on the exciting world of solar power in New York — it is more accessible to residents than ever before!
Get Your Energy from a Solar Farm!
Community Solar allows a group of people to “subscribe” to a solar farm.
The solar farm feeds clean energy into the electricity grid, which you get at a locked in savings rate every month!
Sign up for Community Solar in New York!
Get Started
Register your interest in saving money on electricity by joining a local solar farm in
New York.
Get Matched
If solar farms are open in your area, we’ll match you to see. Or select a project yourself here!
Start Saving!
Within 1-3 months your solar farm goes active, and you receive a new lower energy bill!
Solar Power to the People
Community solar in New York is gaining popularity because of its affordability and accessibility.
Without the need to purchase and install panels on your roof, community solar is a much more affordable option that can benefit so many more people!
This includes renters, row homes, apartments, and rooftops that are not a good fit for solar panels.
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Pay nothing, save money on your bills, help the environment, and help a local business?? Seems too good to be true!