New York
Community solar in New York allows residents, including renters and homeowners, to benefit from solar energy without installing panels on their property. Participants subscribe to a portion of a local solar farm, and the energy produced is credited to their utility bills, often resulting in cost savings. This initiative is supported by various utility companies and organizations across the state.
How It Works
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Your monthly electric bill: $200
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You receive a $150 solar credit from your share of the solar garden.
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That credit is applied to your utility bill, lowering what you owe.
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You then pay the solar provider for that $150 credit at a 10% discount — so you only pay $135.
✅ Result: You save $15 that month, and your total energy cost drops from $200 to $185 — while supporting local clean energy.