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Rows of solar panels on a community solar farm in rolling green hills at sunset

Community solar · Nothing to install.

Lower your electric bill with local solar.

Subscribe to a share of a solar farm near you and get credits on the electric bill you already pay. Homeowners, renters, and businesses welcome.

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  • No panels or installation
  • Keep your utility
  • Renters welcome
  • Income-qualified households may save more
kWh enrolled in 2026
39M
enrollments in 2026
2,750
homeowners and businesses enrolled each month
275+
estimated yearly savings across all enrollments
$600K

2026 figures. Savings is an estimate for a full year across all enrollments; individual savings vary.

How it works

Three steps. Nothing on your roof.

Community solar lets you get credit for power from a solar farm near you, without putting anything on your home.

  1. 1

    A local solar farm makes electricity

    A solar project in your utility’s area sends its power into the same grid that already serves your home.

  2. 2

    Your share becomes bill credits

    Your utility turns your share of that production into a dollar credit on your account. State program rules set the credit value.

  3. 3

    You pay less than your credits are worth

    Your subscription costs less than the credits you receive. The difference is your savings.

What stays the same

  • Your utility. You keep the electric company you have now.

  • Your power. The same wires deliver your electricity, day and night, sunny or cloudy.

  • Your home. Nothing is installed. No panels, no roof work, no equipment.

What changes

  • Credits on your account. Community solar credits show up on your electric account each month.

  • One bill or two. Depending on your utility and project, you get one bill that shows your credit and subscription, or your utility bill plus a separate subscription bill.

See both bill types explained

No upfront cost to join.

Nothing to buy and nothing to install. You pay a monthly subscription, and it costs less than the credits you receive.

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Who we serve

Three ways to join

Pick the path that fits. Each one opens the right questions in our short eligibility form.

  • Homes and renters

    Subscribe to a share of a local solar farm and get credits on the electric bill you already pay.

    Check my home

  • Income-qualified households

    If you get SNAP, Medicaid, energy assistance, or similar help, you may qualify for reserved spots. We can also help you apply for Lifeline.

    See if I qualify Learn about income-qualified options

  • Businesses

    Small and medium commercial accounts can subscribe too. Tell us about your accounts and we’ll check what fits.

    Check my business

How your savings work

You pay less than your credits are worth.

Your savings depend on your state, your utility, and the project you join. Before you sign anything, we walk you through how savings work for an available project.

  1. Credit value

    Your share of the solar farm’s production becomes a dollar credit on your electric bill.

  2. Lower subscription price

    You pay for your subscription at a price below the value of those credits.

  3. The difference is your savings

    Credits cover part of your bill, so the discount applies to the credits, not your whole bill.

Savings estimate

See what you can save

Pick your state and move the slider to your average monthly bill.

$200
$50$500+

Estimate only, not a quote. It assumes solar credits cover about 75% of your bill and applies our example discount for your state to those credits. Your actual credits and discount depend on your usage and the project you join.

Your estimate

Pick your state to see an example.

Each state sets its own program rules, so the example changes by state.

Before you look

Illinois savings example: disclaimer

Hypothetical illustration only. It is not a quote, an offer, or a guarantee of savings. Illinois Shines rules don’t allow a promise of a set savings amount unless your contract guarantees it, so your contract shows your actual terms.

You stay a customer of your utility and keep getting a utility bill. Your subscription is a separate monthly charge.

Where we enroll

Seven states, with field teams in each

Pick your state to see its program, the utilities we serve, and how billing works.

Google reviews

What homeowners say

Copied word for word from our Google reviews.

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  • “Caleb and Brooks were incredibly helpful. They really seemed to know what they were talking about and did their best under difficult circumstances to get us enrolled. Great guys”

    Steven Nesheim

    Google review

  • “Great experience! Caleb was so kind, thorough, and knowledgeable! He was so easy and nice to talk to! Would recommend!”

    Kristi Johnson

    Google review

  • “These gentlemen came to our town of >1000 people and were very respectful. They explained the program way better than previous knockers. I would definitely recommend their expertise”

    Jackson

    Google review

For community solar developers

LMI enrollment at utility scale.

About 50% of our enrollments are income-qualified households. Field teams in seven states, Category 4 documentation, and reporting that fits your systems.

Partner with CSR
kWh enrolled in 2026
39M
income-qualified (LMI) enrollments
50%
activation rate
85–92%

2026 figures. Savings is an estimate for a full year across all enrollments; individual savings vary.

Homeowner guides

Start with the basics

All guides and posts

FAQ

Questions, answered

Still unsure? Talk to a real person. We’ll walk you through it.

612-760-6788Read our guides
What is community solar?

Community solar lets you subscribe to a share of a local solar farm. Your share of the electricity it produces becomes a credit on your electric bill. You pay less for the subscription than the credits are worth, and the difference is your savings. Nothing is installed at your home.

Do I need to own my home?

No. Renters and homeowners can both join. You need an electric account in your name with a participating utility in one of the states we serve.

Is anything installed?

No. There are no panels, no roof work, and no equipment. The solar farm makes the electricity, and your utility keeps delivering power to your home the same way it does today.

How do credits show up on my bill?

Your utility turns your share of the farm’s production into a dollar credit on your account. Depending on your utility and project, you get one bill that shows the credit and subscription together, or two bills: your utility bill with the credit, plus a separate subscription bill.

How long until I see credits?

Credits usually start within one to two billing cycles after your subscription is active. Timing depends on your utility and your project.

Is community solar legitimate?

Yes. Community solar programs are created by state law and overseen by state regulators. A legitimate representative tells you who they work for and shows ID. CSR is an independent enrollment company, not your utility.

I get SNAP, Medicaid, or energy assistance. Can I save more?

You may. Many states reserve part of each project for income-qualified households, and some limit what those subscribers can be charged. Which programs count depends on your state and project. There is nothing to upload. We confirm on the call.

What is Lifeline?

Lifeline is a federal program, run by the FCC and administered by USAC, that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service for eligible households. Only one benefit is allowed per household. We can help you apply on the same call as community solar.

Can businesses join?

Yes, in programs that include businesses. Rules for commercial accounts vary by state and project. Choose Business on our eligibility form, and we’ll confirm which of your accounts can join.

See if community solar fits your home.

It takes about five minutes. Nothing to upload, and a real person calls you.

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