Who can benefit from community solar?

Homeowners, renters, business owners, and even institutions like hospitals and schools can sign up for solar shares. Pretty much anyone who has an electricity bill can save on their costs through community solar. This benefit is especially important for low-income and disadvantaged communities.

What is a community solar project?

In many cases, these are community solar projects. Also referred to as solar farms, shared solar, solar gardens, or roofless solar, a community solar project is a large, central power plant that generates electricity for the grid. Unlike utility-scale solar, private developers or, in some cases, subscribers themselves own community solar farms.

Is community solar a good idea?

Community solar allows you to enjoy the benefits of solar without the hassles of purchasing and installing panels on your roof. If you find yourself thinking community solar is too good to be true, you’re not alone.

How does community solar work?

Community solar works like this: A local solar farm is built specifically meant for community solar. It’s connected to the utility grid and generates eco-friendly solar energy for the grid, helping reduce reliance on harmful fossil fuels.

Can community solar make a difference?

By extending the benefits of solar energy to more people, community solar can make a big difference for the climate. Enrolling in Perch Community Solar is incredibly easy. All you have to do is check your zip code on our website to see if there’s a solar farm in your area.

Can Community Solar Save you Money?

Check out Perch Energy and get started saving money—and saving the planet—with community solar! Easy savings. No rooftop panels. Free to join. Community solar has huge benefits for consumers, cities and towns, and for combatting climate change. This clean energy solution is available to anyone, costs nothing up front, and lowers your utility bills.