Community Solar
Go Solar Without Installing Panels
Community solar is a great way for renters and homeowners to enjoy the benefits of solar power without installing panels on their own roofs. You participants subscribe to a local solar farm and a portion of the energy it produces is credited to your electricity bill. It’s an easy way to save money, support local solar, and enjoy stable rates without any installation or maintenance.
When you subscribe to a community solar project, the solar farm generates electricity and you receive credits on your electricity bill based on your share of the solar energy produced. You don’t need to own your home, have a suitable roof, or make any upfront investment. Check with your utility company or community solar provider to see how the credits are applied and what you can save.
If you pay an energy bill to BGE, Pepco, Delmarva, or Potomac Edison, you’re eligible to join a community solar project. Renters and homeowners alike can participate. No installation or maintenance is required — simply sign up and start receiving credits on your bill.
Signing up for community solar is typically straightforward. Choose a Project: Find a community solar project near you by checking with your local utility or visiting websites like Neighborhood Sun, Groundswell, and Solar United Neighbors to see available projects in your area.
Sign Up: It’s usually as simple as filling out a form or making a phone call. Start
Saving: Once you’re signed up, you receive credits on your electricity bill based on your share of the solar energy produced.
Groups of neighbors are joining forces to install solar panels on their homes, making solar energy more accessible and affordable. Solar co-ops allow neighbors to pool resources and negotiate better rates with solar installers. Check out the links below to find current solar co-ops in your area:
Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick County Residents
Anne Arundel, Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford, and Howard County Residents
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