Save on electricity with community solar
Who says you need rooftop panels to enjoy solar energy savings? NRG has teamed up with Arcadia to offer community solar in your neighborhood. Sign up today to lower your electricity costs and help bring more clean energy to the area!
- Earn bill credits to lower your annual electricity costs by up to 5% in New York and up to 10% in Illinois.
- Support the expansion of clean energy in your community.
- No fees or service interruptions when you enroll. Cancel anytime.
- There's no equipment required. Even if you rent, community solar is for you.
How it works:
1. Enroll risk-free to support a local solar project Your subscription will be tailored to your electricity usage.
2. The solar energy generated is sent to your local power grid, bringing more clean energy to your community.
3. Earn monthly solar credits on your electricity bill for 5-10% savings annually.
* NRG has partnered with Arcadia and community solar developers in New York and Illinois to provide residential customers the benefits of solar energy in their neighborhood. When you subscribe to a community solar project and keep your current electricity provider and plan, the utility bill credits generated by your community solar subscription will allow you to save money and support the development of clean energy. Neither NRG nor Arcadia is affiliated with your electricity company. If you enroll in community solar, you would continue to be responsible for your monthly utility bill.
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Solar is simpler than ever.
Arcadia has built user-friendly technology, allowing you to enroll in our community solar program and access all the benefits of solar with none of the hassle.
Thanks to state policy, anyone who pays a power bill can subscribe to a nearby solar farm.
We made it easy to connect your utility account to a solar farm, without impacting your electrical service.
In fact, you’ll receive credits toward your power bill for every month that your solar farm generates energy.
Signing up for Arcadia was super easy. I was able to join a community solar project in my state in just one click. Plus, it’s really easy to use.
Step 1: Check availability
Enter your zip code and select your utility provider to see if our community solar program is available in your area.
Step 2: Set up your account
With just your utility login credentials and payment info, we can securely assign your account to a local solar farm.
Step 3: We do the work!
When your solar farm generates clean electricity, we apply the savings credits you earn to your utility bill — guaranteeing lower total energy costs for you.
The largest community solar manager in the US
With over 270 solar farms on our platform, Arcadia leads the nation in connecting folks to the most accessible renewable energy option in the solar system.
No roof required
Unlike installing rooftop solar panels — which is only realistic for 1/3 of American households — connecting to a solar farm is the best option for renters.
No extra cost
We partner with developers to subscribe you to a solar farm in your area. There’s no extra cost to you because we benefit when we connect you to a farm.
A win-win for all
In addition to your savings, joining a solar farm helps your state transition away from fossil fuels by adding more solar energy to your local power grid.
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Sign up for solar and savings
Take two minutes to connect your utility account to Arcadia and get clean energy and savings.