Fortunately it's not! Community solar is a legitimate way to save money on your electricity bill while supporting clean energy.
Hey, we get it, community solar does sound too good to be true. But, there is still some good in the world, and we’re going to help shed a bit of light on the beauty that is community solar!
The U.S. Department of Energy reports the following:
"Currently, there is at least one community solar project in 43 states and the District of Columbia (DC). Of those, 22 states and DC have passed "enabling legislation" that encourages or mandates community solar in their jurisdictions. States with enabling legislation typically have more projects developed and subscriptions available. Additionally, 17 states and the DC have low-income community solar legislation."
Additionally, U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer M. Granholm said, “every American community, especially those that face disproportionately higher energy burdens, deserves the economic and health benefits that come with increased access to affordable clean energy. This is why DOE is working across the federal government to open up community solar that will rapidly lower electricity bills for households that need it most and create good paying jobs in every pocket of America.
To see community solar farms available in your state, check out our solar farms page or visit state-specific pages that include more resources specific to your state:
- Available Community Solar Farms
- Maryland
- Colorado
- More state pages coming soon!