Syncarpha is an early mover in emerging community solar markets and expects community solar to be a major driver in its forecasted pipeline. Community solar allows Syncarpha to extend competitive solar energy savings to local residents through its subsidiary, Solar Gardens by Syncarpha.
Community solar makes it simple for homeowners, renters and businesses to access the financial and environmental benefits of solar energy by subscribing to a local, shared solar garden at no upfront cost. The concept of community solar has gained popularity across the US as a way to expand access to clean energy and allow more residents to participate in the transition to a renewable energy economy.
Visit our Solar Gardens website to learn more or join over 10,000 of our neighbors in our support of clean renewable energy while saving money and reducing your carbon footprint.
Massachusetts (National Grid)
"I have been very happy with the cost savings and the solar farm itself (I live nearby) but I have been EXTREMELY impressed by the personal attention of everyone with whom I have interacted at Syncarpha...they all go above and beyond to make me feel as if I am their only client."
Massachusetts (Eversource)
"Very easy to enroll. Good to know I can support green energy without having panels on my roof. When I moved to new location my account was able to follow me and there was no interuption in receiving my credits."
Minnesota (Xcel Energy)
"I love that I don't even have to think about it. It was easy to sign up."
Massachusetts (Eversource)
"I've been really grateful to be a part of this sustainable energy effort, and as a divorced homeowner & mother of two, the savings really make a difference."
Massachusetts (National Grid)
"I have loved Community Solar. No panels on the house and transparent billing make it a no brainer!"
Minnesota (Xcel Energy)
"It has proven that I save money on my energy bill just about every month. Many months I have credit it on my Xcel bill after Syncarpha pays Xcel my discounted energy bill."
Massachusetts (Eversource)
"Signup is very easy and doesn't require face-to-face contact. Billing is straightforward, automatic and well-explained."
Massachusetts (National Grid)
"Excellent experience, easy sign up and billing process, and easy to do business with."
Massachusetts (Eversource)
"I feel great being a part of a solar community! Everyone I’ve spoken to or emailed with has been very patient and kind (since I’m a grandmother so much of the detail is new or tricky for me) as they have explained things and answered my questions."
Minnesota (Xcel Energy)
"I’ve only been a member for a short time but it seems to be a “no-brainer” as it saves money AND is good for the environment."
Minnesota (Xcel Energy)
"It hasn’t really changed my routine. It has been pretty seamless."
Community Solar is a new option for many consumers. Getting the most out of Community Solar and determining if it is right for you requires a solid understanding of what it is and how it works.
Community Solar is for homeowners, renters, and businesses who want to support clean, local, green energy and save significant, long-term energy costs, but can't (or don't want to) install solar panels on their roof. Studies have shown that up to 80% of consumers cannot install panels on their rooftops, for a variety of reasons: the initial up-front costs may be too high, their roofs may not face the right direction (or may not have the right pitch), or they rent their homes. Community Solar offers these customers a way to support local solar projects by independent developers - and to start saving money immediately on their utility bills with no up-front cost!
Each month, you will be allocated a percentage of the output of a specific Community Solar project. Your share is determined by your average electric usage. Your utility will translate this output into credits that appear directly on your utility bills. At the same time, you'll also receive a bill from Syncarpha, for payments for those credits - but at a discount. The difference between the credits you receive on your utility bill and the bill you receive from us for discounted credits will equal your savings each month.
No! Once we've worked with you to determine whether you qualify, you simply need to sign our agreement and wait for the project to "go live." When the project does start operating, you'll start to see savings on your utility bills. After that, you simply pay us for the credits you've received each month.
We understand that "no money down" and going solar with no up-front investment both sound too good to be true.
So how does it work?
Think of it as buying a gift card to use on your utility bill, but you buy the gift card at a discount, Saving you money every month!
Simply put, your commitment to buy the credits - at a discount - makes the project possible, as we can build with confidence that we have enough customers and revenues committed to support our project for the long-term.
We're able to offer the credits at a discount, because having everyone participating together allows for economies of scale that we pass along to you.
Community solar is a real-life example of people banding together to increase the potential benefits for all. Our Resources page provides even more information on how it works.
Even on cloudy days and during the winter months, solar energy is still produced, just at a lower rate. During those months, you simply won't receive as large a credit as you might receive during sunnier months.
Remember - you haven't paid anything up front and only pay - at a discount - as credits are produced and allocated to your account.
Moves happen - we get that. While our agreements will differ by state and by community solar program, in all cases, we provide flexibility for customers who need to move. If you move locally, your Community Solar credits and savings move with you! And if you move outside the service area, you can transfer your credits to someone else or cancel the agreement - we'll help you decide which works best.
Community Solar is a new concept for a lot of people - we get that, too. We'd love to find a way to help you and your family, friends, and community participate in Community Solar through a specific project, and we also want to do our part to spread the word about Community Solar, to educate consumers on this exciting new offering. We're here - to answer your questions and tell you more about the program. Contact us at 888-55-SOLAR or [email protected].