Disclaimers
Savings
As a community solar subscriber, your subscription charge (if any), solar credits, and resulting savings on monthly energy costs will vary depending on the state program or specific solar project. Your cost savings is dependent on your energy usage and the portion of the community solar project allocation you receive. Your individual solar project allocation would be determined using your current energy usage with your existing utility company.
People who subscribe to a community solar project in Colorado can save up to 10% on their annual energy costs.
People who subscribe to a community solar project in New York can save up to 10% on their monthly energy costs.
Sustainability
Over 122 million metric tons of carbon dioxide are offset each year by American solar power. That’s like planting over 2 billion trees.
Source: Solar Energy Industries Association Trade Tech Environment and Solar Energy Industries Association Climate Change
Access
A National Renewable Energy Laboratories and Department of Energy 2015 report estimated that roof accessibility issues prevented nearly 50% of consumers and businesses from being able to host photovoltaic (PV) systems. Among the issues noted:
Property renters may not be allowed to install solar on the property.
Multi-tenant dwellings or businesses may not own their rooftop or have access to a large enough roof space for PV installation.
Owners or renters may not have access to ample or proper roof space for installation
This number of nearly 50% did not factor in those consumers and businesses who may not be able to afford rooftop installation and maintenance, which would only increase the percentage of those unable to install PV systems.
Source: Report by National Renewable Energy Laboratories and Department of Energy, 2015.
Growth of Community Solar
Solar is fast becoming the future of renewable energy. Just in the first quarter of 2021, the U.S. installed 5 gigawatts (GWdc) of solar PV capacity, reaching 102.8 GWdc of total installed capacity. That’s enough to power 18.6 million American homes. At this rate, the U.S. solar industry will install an additional 160 GW of capacity over the next 5 years.
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator can help you convert abstract measurements into everyday terms, such as the annual emissions from power plants, homes, vehicles, and more. While the calculator is useful in communicating your greenhouse gas reduction strategy, the numbers provided are estimates and are intended for communication purposes only. They should not be used for formal emissions analysis or carbon footprints.
Cancellation Fees
Cancellation fees may apply to customers in certain commercial rate classes.
Eligibility
In some states, you may not qualify for community solar if you have rooftop panels.
Promotions
Amazon.com Gift Card Promotion for Montour Falls
1: Nelnet Renewable Energy and its promotions are not affiliated with or sponsored or endorsed by Amazon.com Inc. Gift Cards (“GCs”) only redeemable toward eligible goods, services on Amazon.com or its affiliates and cannot be redeemed for purchase of other gift cards. Except as required by law, GCs cannot be reloaded, resold, transferred for value, redeemed for cash, or applied to any other account. To be eligible for this promotion, the potential recipient must become a subscriber of a Nelnet Renewable Energy community solar project. The potential recipient must use code “Montour100” when signing up for community solar services at NelnetEnergy.com/Montour100. If the potential recipient becomes a subscriber, they will receive a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card via email once they begin receiving bill credits. Limit of one Amazon.com Gift Card per household. This promotion is available until. Additional Restrictions & Terms and Conditions apply. Please visit amazon.com/gc-legal for details.
Amazon.com Gift Card Promotion - NYSOLAR50
1: Nelnet Renewable Energy and its promotions are not affiliated with or sponsored or endorsed by Amazon.com Inc. Gift Cards (“GCs”) only redeemable toward eligible goods, services on Amazon.com or its affiliates and cannot be redeemed for purchase of other gift cards. Except as required by law, GCs cannot be reloaded, resold, transferred for value, redeemed for cash, or applied to any other account. To be eligible for this promotion, the potential recipient must become a subscriber of a Nelnet Renewable Energy community solar project. The potential recipient must use code “NYSOLAR50” when signing up for community solar services at https://subscriber.nelnetenergy.com/residential?referral=NYSOLAR50. If the potential recipient becomes a subscriber, they will receive a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card via email once they begin receiving bill credits. Limit of one Amazon.com Gift Card per household. This promotion is available until. Additional Restrictions & Terms and Conditions apply. Please visit amazon.com/gc-legal for details.
Amazon.com Gift Card Promotion - HYLAN100
1: Nelnet Renewable Energy and its promotions are not affiliated with or sponsored or endorsed by Amazon.com Inc. Gift Cards (“GCs”) only redeemable toward eligible goods, services on Amazon.com or its affiliates and cannot be redeemed for purchase of other gift cards. Except as required by law, GCs cannot be reloaded, resold, transferred for value, redeemed for cash, or applied to any other account. To be eligible for this promotion, the potential recipient must become a subscriber of a Nelnet Renewable Energy community solar project. The potential recipient must use code “HYLAN100” when signing up for community solar services at https://subscriber.nelnetenergy.com/residential?referral=HYLAN100. If the potential recipient becomes a subscriber, they will receive a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card via email once they begin receiving bill credits. Limit of one Amazon.com Gift Card per household. This promotion is available until 8/31/22. Additional Restrictions & Terms and Conditions apply. Please visit amazon.com/gc-legal for details.
Amazon.com Gift Card Promotion - SOLARIZEALBANY
1: Nelnet Renewable Energy and its promotions are not affiliated with or sponsored or endorsed by Amazon.com Inc. Gift Cards (“GCs”) only redeemable toward eligible goods, services on Amazon.com or its affiliates and cannot be redeemed for purchase of other gift cards. Except as required by law, GCs cannot be reloaded, resold, transferred for value, redeemed for cash, or applied to any other account. To be eligible for this promotion, the potential recipient must become a subscriber of a Nelnet Renewable Energy community solar project. The potential recipient must use code “SOLARIZEALBANY” when signing up for community solar services at https://subscriber.nelnetenergy.com/residential?referral=SOLARIZEALBANY. If the potential recipient becomes a subscriber, they will receive a $200 Amazon.com Gift Card via email once they begin receiving bill credits. Limit of one Amazon.com Gift Card per household. This promotion is available until 8/31/22. Additional Restrictions & Terms and Conditions apply. Please visit amazon.com/gc-legal for details.
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