Community solar is the easiest way to go green and save — and anyone with an electric bill can join. Free to start, takes 3 minutes.
Free to join · No installation required · Cancel anytime
Community solar is a shared solar farm — built on a field or large rooftop somewhere in your area — that generates electricity for an entire neighborhood. Instead of putting panels on your own roof, you subscribe to a share of that farm's output.
The farm sends power to the grid. Your utility applies a credit to your bill every month. You pay less. That's it.
Think of it like Netflix for solar — you subscribe to a share of a local farm's electricity production, and credits appear on your existing utility bill every month.
Enter your zip code and utility company. We scan farms in your service area — no panels, no roof access needed.
Our system weighs savings rate, earliest start date, and program terms. We surface one best option — no confusing comparison tables.
Credits hit your utility bill automatically. The average household saves $20–$40/month with zero changes to how they use electricity.
Free · No panels · No credit card
Rooftop panels are expensive, require ownership, and take months. Community solar is different.
No roof? No problem. Community solar is the only way renters access solar savings directly on their bill.
Every program we recommend is contractually required to deliver savings. If the math doesn't work, we don't show it.
Same utility company. Same electricity. Credits appear automatically on your bill — completely hands-off.
Each subscriber offsets 2–4 tons of CO₂ per year. One of the highest-impact actions a household can take.
No installation, no maintenance, no insurance changes. The farm is built and managed by the developer.
Most programs have 60–90 day cancellation windows with no penalties. We only recommend fair terms.
Schools, churches, HOAs, and small businesses partner with us to run community solar fundraisers. When your members sign up through your custom link, your organization receives a one-time contribution — at zero cost to them or you.
Drag the slider to your average monthly electric bill and see your estimated savings.
Estimated 15% average discount. Actual savings vary by state, utility, and program.
I've been renting for 10 years and assumed solar wasn't for me. This took 4 minutes and now I save almost $30 a month. I genuinely can't believe more people don't know about this.
My church started a fundraiser with JoinCommunity.Solar. Fifty families signed up in the first month. Now we earn passive contributions to help fund our food pantry.
I've seen a lot of "save money on energy" sites. Most are scams. This was different — got matched to a real farm, real savings, and they never asked for a credit card.
No — never. Community solar is 100% panel-free. The solar farm exists somewhere else in your state. You subscribe to a portion of its electricity production and receive credits on your existing utility bill. Nothing changes at your home.
Most households save 10–25% on the solar portion of their bill — typically $15–$50/month depending on usage and state. We show you the exact guaranteed discount rate before you sign anything.
Most programs allow cancellation with 60–90 days notice, no penalties. If you move within the same utility territory you can usually keep your subscription. We only recommend programs with fair, clear cancellation terms.
Community solar is currently available in 23 states including California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, and more. Enter your zip code in the finder to check your exact availability.
Zero. No installation fee, no sign-up fee, no credit card required to get your recommendation. Credits appear on your bill — you never pay more than you're paying today.
Most sites show you a long list of options and make money selling your contact info to multiple providers. We do the opposite: we surface ONE best-matched farm based on your eligibility, and we're paid only when you successfully enroll — so our incentives are aligned with yours.
3 minutes. One recommendation. No spam, no pressure, no credit card.
Guides, explainers, and state-specific info to help you navigate community solar with confidence.
Partner with JoinCommunity.Solar to run a community solar fundraiser. Your members save on their electric bills — and your organization receives a one-time contribution for each person who enrolls through your link.
Tell us about your organization. We set up your custom referral link — typically within 48 hours.
Your link is joincommunity.solar/[yourorg]. Share it in newsletters, social posts, announcements, or word-of-mouth.
When your members sign up through your link, they save on their electric bill — and your organization gets credited for the referral.
Your organization receives a one-time contribution for every member who successfully enrolls. No selling, no recurring commitment needed.
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Subscribe to community solar through this page and save 10–25% on your electric bill — no panels, no installation, no upfront cost. When you enroll, we donate to the Community Native Planting Project on your behalf to fund native plantings across Maryland.
3 minutes · Free to start · No credit card
The Community Native Planting Project is a Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofit reestablishing native plants in public and private spaces — reducing invasive species, replacing turf grass, and restoring ecological balance one yard, park, and streetscape at a time.
Founded in July 2020, CNPP runs community events, shrub sales, volunteer plantings, and education programs that help residents see their own landscapes as habitat — not just decoration.
If half of American lawns were replaced with native plants, we could create the equivalent of a 20 million-acre national park.
One three-minute signup does both. Here's how your electric bill quietly becomes a vote for native Maryland landscapes.
Enter your zip and utility. We scan nearby community solar farms and surface the single best match — no comparison-shopping required.
Credits hit your existing utility bill every month. Same lights, same company, 10–25% lower. Zero upfront cost, cancel anytime.
For every enrollment through this page, we contribute to the Community Native Planting Project on your behalf — funding shrubs, volunteers, and plantings across Maryland.
Community solar cuts fossil emissions from the grid. Native plants rebuild the ecosystems around your home. Together they're more than the sum of their parts.
One subscriber offsets 2–4 tons of CO₂ per year — one of the highest-leverage climate choices available to any household, renter or owner.
Native plants host the insects and birds that turf grass can't. A single native oak supports over 500 species of caterpillars — the base of the food web.
A shared solar farm built somewhere in your state — not on your roof. You subscribe to a portion of the farm's output and receive a discount on your existing utility bill. Same company, same lights, lower invoice.
Three minutes. One recommendation. Real savings for you, a real contribution to CNPP's work restoring Maryland's native habitats.
The Community Native Planting Project is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This page is operated by JoinCommunity.Solar as a co-branded referral landing. Learn more about CNPP at communitynativeplantingproject.org or @chvnativeplantings.
Davis Hill Development builds the community solar farms that make this possible. Subscribe through this page and save 10–25% on your electric bill — no panels, no installation, no upfront cost. Plus, get a free jar of honey from pollinator-friendly plants grown right at the solar farm.
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When you subscribe to community solar through this page, we'll send you a jar of honey harvested from pollinator-friendly plants grown at a Davis Hill Development solar farm.
Davis Hill doesn't just build solar farms — they plant native wildflowers and pollinator habitats alongside the panels. These plants support local bee populations, butterflies, and other pollinators that are critical to Maryland's agricultural ecosystem. The honey you receive is a direct product of that commitment.
It's clean energy that gives back to the land in more ways than one.
* Limited quantity while supplies last. One jar per enrollment.
Davis Hill Development is a full-service clean energy developer that has been building community and commercial solar projects since 2013. A subsidiary of Skyview Ventures, DHD turns land, rooftops, and brownfields into solar solutions that cut carbon, boost revenue, and power real communities.
With over 180 operating solar assets across 15 states, Davis Hill is one of the most experienced distributed solar developers in the country — and their Mid-Atlantic and Northeast focus means the farms powering your credits are close to home.
One three-minute signup connects you to a Davis Hill Development solar farm and puts savings on your electric bill every month.
Enter your zip and utility. We match you with a nearby community solar farm — including projects developed by Davis Hill Development in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Credits hit your existing utility bill every month. Same lights, same utility company, 10–25% lower. Zero upfront cost, cancel anytime.
As a thank-you for enrolling through this page, we'll send you a jar of honey harvested from pollinator-friendly plants at a Davis Hill solar farm. Clean energy with a sweet bonus.
Community solar reduces your bill and your carbon footprint. Davis Hill's pollinator-friendly approach takes it further — restoring habitat right alongside the panels.
One subscriber offsets 2–4 tons of CO₂ per year. You save 10–25% on your electric bill while supporting clean energy — no rooftop panels, no installation, no equipment.
Davis Hill plants native wildflowers and pollinator habitat at their solar sites. These plants support bees, butterflies, and other species essential to local food systems and ecosystem health.
A shared solar farm built somewhere in your state — not on your roof. You subscribe to a portion of the farm's output and receive a discount on your existing utility bill. Same company, same lights, lower invoice.
Three minutes. One recommendation. Real savings for you, real support for clean energy farms built with pollinators in mind. Plus a free jar of honey while supplies last.
Davis Hill Development is a subsidiary of Skyview Ventures and an independent solar developer. This page is operated by JoinCommunity.Solar as a co-branded enrollment page. Honey offer: limited quantity while supplies last, one jar per enrollment. Learn more about Davis Hill at davishilldevelopment.com.
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Gaithersburg is 4x Sustainable Maryland Certified and home to NIST. Now you can save 10–25% on your electric bill with community solar — no panels, no installation, no upfront cost.
Gaithersburg isn't just any Maryland city. Home to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and its 15,000-panel solar array, the city has earned Sustainable Maryland certification four consecutive times since 2011.
With an active Climate Action Plan, energy and green building incentives, and the largest rooftop community solar project in Montgomery County at Seneca Village (2.18 MW), Gaithersburg is walking the walk. Community solar is the easiest way for every resident to join in.
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Three simple steps to clean energy savings — no panels on your roof required.
Fill out a quick form with your basic info. No credit check, no long-term lock-in. Open to homeowners and renters throughout Gaithersburg and Maryland.
We connect you to a community solar farm in the Pepco service territory. The farm generates clean energy and feeds it into the grid on your behalf.
Solar credits appear on your Pepco bill, reducing it by 10–25%. No equipment, no maintenance. Just savings and clean energy, delivered.
Gaithersburg's Sustainable Maryland plan prioritizes renewable energy, municipal energy audits, and community-wide carbon reduction. Your enrollment is a direct step toward the city meeting its Climate Action Plan goals — and you save money doing it.
Community solar isn't complicated. Subscribe to a local solar farm and the credits lower your electric bill. No panels, no installation, no contracts that lock you in. Just savings.
Join your neighbors in Gaithersburg's sustainability mission. Save on your bill and support clean energy for Montgomery County.
Gaithersburg is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. This page is sponsored by JoinCommunity.Solar as a co-branded enrollment page. Community solar availability varies by utility territory and farm capacity.
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The Energy Artisans brings decades of energy market expertise to community solar. Save 10-25% on your electric bill with a subscription backed by real industry professionals. No panels on your roof, no installation, no upfront cost.
Founded in 2016 on historic Main Street in Ellicott City, The Energy Artisans is a membership organization of industry veterans who have collectively managed $300 billion in energy and developed 350 MW of generation capacity.
They pioneered Maryland's first grid-connected, user-directed solar system in Somerset County and currently manage the physical delivery of over 200 MW of renewable power across the Mid-Atlantic region. When they back a community solar project, it's backed by real expertise.
Three simple steps to start saving on your electric bill with expert-backed community solar.
Fill out a quick enrollment form. No credit check, no long-term commitment. Open to homeowners and renters alike, anywhere in Maryland.
The Energy Artisans team connects you to an active community solar farm in your utility territory. The farm feeds clean energy directly into the grid.
You receive solar credits on your electric bill that reduce what you owe. Most subscribers save 10-25% with zero upfront cost and no changes to their home.
Unlike typical solar brokers, The Energy Artisans team includes veterans of PJM, ISO-NE, and NYISO markets. They've built power plants, managed fuel purchasing, and navigated FERC and NERC compliance. Your community solar subscription is backed by people who actually understand energy at every level.
Community solar isn't complicated. You subscribe to a local solar farm, and the credits it produces lower your electric bill. No panels on your roof, no installation crew, no contracts that lock you in. The Energy Artisans simply makes sure it's done right, with transparency and integrity.
Community solar lets you benefit from solar energy without installing panels on your property. A solar farm is built locally, and the electricity it produces is shared among subscribers. You get credits on your utility bill for your portion of the farm's output, which directly reduces what you pay each month.
It works for homeowners, renters, and businesses. There are no upfront costs, no equipment, and no changes to your home. You keep your current utility provider and simply pay less.
Join the growing number of Maryland residents who are saving on their electric bills with community solar, backed by the expertise of The Energy Artisans.
The Energy Artisans is an energy consulting firm headquartered at 8060 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043. This page is operated by JoinCommunity.Solar as a co-branded enrollment page. Community solar availability varies by utility territory and farm capacity. Learn more at theenergyartisans.com.
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Washington Grove is committed to 100% renewable energy. Join your neighbors in community solar and save up to 25% on your electric bill. Plus, $25 from every enrollment goes to the Washington Grove Woman's Club.
Founded in 1926, the Woman's Club of Washington Grove supports community programs, the Acorn Library, Summer in the Parks, local shelters, and school supply drives. Your enrollment directly funds the neighbors who keep this town special.
Washington Grove isn't just any Maryland town. Founded in 1873 as a Methodist camp meeting ground, this 241-acre National Historic District is home to just 505 residents, grassy walkways instead of sidewalks, and the only municipality-owned forests in Maryland.
The town's Sustainability Committee and updated Comprehensive Plan call for 100% renewable energy. Community solar is the easiest way for every Grover to be part of that mission, whether you own your home or rent.
Three simple steps to clean energy savings, and every enrollment supports your community.
Fill out a quick form. No credit check, no long-term lock-in. Open to homeowners and renters in Washington Grove and throughout Maryland.
We connect you to a community solar farm in your utility territory. The farm generates clean energy and feeds it into the grid on your behalf.
Solar credits lower your electric bill by up to 25%. And $25 from your enrollment goes straight to the Washington Grove Woman's Club to fund community programs.
Washington Grove's Comprehensive Plan commits to 100% renewable energy. The town already offers $1,500 rebates for heat pumps and electric vehicles. Community solar is the next step, and your enrollment helps the town reach its goal while keeping energy dollars in the community.
The $25 Woman's Club donation isn't a corporate gesture. It funds the Chili Dinner, the Egg Hunt, the Flower Show, school supplies for local teachers, socks for the Gude Men's Shelter, and blankets for foster children. It's your neighbors doing real work, and your enrollment helps them do more.
Community solar lets you benefit from solar energy without installing panels on your property. A solar farm is built locally and shared among subscribers. You receive credits on your utility bill for your share of the energy produced, which directly lowers what you pay each month.
It works for homeowners, renters, and businesses. There's no equipment, no upfront cost, and no changes to your home. You keep your current utility and simply pay less, all while supporting clean energy for Maryland.
Join your neighbors in Washington Grove's mission for 100% renewable energy. Save on your bill, support the Woman's Club, and help protect the forest town you love.
Washington Grove is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland (pop. 505). This page is operated by JoinCommunity.Solar as a co-branded enrollment page for the Washington Grove community. The $25 Woman's Club donation is made per completed enrollment while the program is active. Community solar availability varies by utility territory. Learn more at washingtongrovemd.gov.
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Maryland Smart Energy already saves Maryland businesses thousands through $0 HVAC tune-ups and building upgrades. Now add community solar to your energy strategy and cut your electric bill another 10–25%.
Maryland Smart Energy already handles your HVAC, lighting, and building efficiency. Adding community solar means your entire energy picture is covered by one trusted team.
Your $0 HVAC tune-up reduces energy waste. Community solar credits reduce your bill further. Together, you keep more of every dollar.
No juggling vendors. Maryland Smart Energy manages your building efficiency and your solar enrollment. One point of contact for everything energy.
No deposit, no equipment, no installation. The solar farm is already built and feeding power to the grid. You just subscribe and save.
Community solar is the simplest energy upgrade you'll ever make. No site visit, no equipment, no changes to your utility account.
Tell us your utility company and approximate monthly bill. That's all we need to match you with the right solar farm in your territory.
We find a solar farm already feeding power into your utility's grid. You subscribe to a share of its output — matched to your usage.
Solar credits appear on your monthly utility bill automatically. You pay less every month with zero effort. That's it.
Maryland Smart Energy offers a complete suite of $0 energy efficiency services for Maryland businesses.
Takes five minutes. No cost, no equipment, no changes to your utility. Just lower bills — powered by your trusted Maryland Smart Energy team.
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ZeroNet has been making Maryland buildings run more efficiently since 2008. Now stack community solar onto your lighting and efficiency work and save up to 25% more on your electric bill — with no upfront cost to enroll.
Community solar farms across Maryland are generating power right now. You don't build them — you subscribe to a share, and the credits hit your existing utility bill every month.
ZeroNet already knows your energy profile. Adding community solar is the natural next step — and it stacks perfectly with the efficiency work they've already done.
Your ZeroNet audit reduced waste. Community solar credits reduce your bill further. Together, you keep the most money possible.
With over 50,000 audits completed, ZeroNet understands Maryland buildings inside out. They'll recommend the right solar allocation for your actual usage.
No panels on your roof. No installation. No deposit. The solar farm is already built. You subscribe to a share and your utility credits you every month.
Community solar is the easiest energy upgrade you'll ever make. No site visit, no equipment, no changes to your service.
Tell us your utility company and approximate monthly bill. That's all we need to match you with a solar farm in your territory.
We find a solar farm already feeding power into your utility's grid. You subscribe to a share of its output — sized to your usage.
Solar credits appear on your monthly utility bill automatically. You pay less every month with zero effort.
ZeroNet delivers comprehensive energy solutions for homes, businesses, and multifamily properties across Maryland, DC, Virginia, and southern Pennsylvania.
Five minutes. Zero cost. No equipment. Just lower bills — backed by the building science experts at ZeroNet.
Your friend is sharing community solar with you — the easiest way to go green and save. Free to start, takes 3 minutes.
Free to join · No installation required · Cancel anytime
Community solar is a shared solar farm — built on a field or large rooftop somewhere in your area — that generates electricity for an entire neighborhood. Instead of putting panels on your own roof, you subscribe to a share of that farm's output.
The farm sends power to the grid. Your utility applies a credit to your bill every month. You pay less. That's it.
Think of it like Netflix for solar — you subscribe to a share of a local farm's electricity production, and credits appear on your existing utility bill every month.
Enter your zip code and utility company. We scan farms in your service area — no panels, no roof access needed.
Our system weighs savings rate, earliest start date, and program terms. We surface one best option — no confusing comparison tables.
Credits hit your utility bill automatically. The average household saves $20–$40/month with zero changes to how they use electricity.
Free · No installation · No credit card
Rooftop panels are expensive, require ownership, and take months. Community solar is different.
No roof? No problem. Community solar is the only way renters access solar savings directly on their bill.
Every program we recommend is contractually required to deliver savings. If the math doesn't work, we don't show it.
Same utility company. Same electricity. Credits appear automatically on your bill — completely hands-off.
Each subscriber offsets 2–4 tons of CO₂ per year. One of the highest-impact actions a household can take.
No installation, no maintenance, no insurance changes. The farm is built and managed by the developer.
Most programs have 60–90 day cancellation windows with no penalties. We only recommend fair terms.
I've been renting for 10 years and assumed solar wasn't for me. This took 4 minutes and now I save almost $30 a month. I genuinely can't believe more people don't know about this.
My church started a fundraiser with JoinCommunity.Solar. Fifty families signed up in the first month. Now we earn passive contributions to help fund our food pantry.
I've seen a lot of "save money on energy" sites. Most are scams. This was different — got matched to a real farm, real savings, and they never asked for a credit card.
No — never. Community solar is 100% panel-free. The solar farm exists somewhere else in your state. You subscribe to a portion of its electricity production and receive credits on your existing utility bill. Nothing changes at your home.
Most households save 10–25% on the solar portion of their bill — typically $15–$50/month depending on usage and state. We show you the exact guaranteed discount rate before you sign anything.
Most programs allow cancellation with 60–90 days notice, no penalties. If you move within the same utility territory you can usually keep your subscription. We only recommend programs with fair, clear cancellation terms.
Community solar is currently available in 23 states including California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, and more. Enter your zip code in the finder to check your exact availability.
Zero. No installation fee, no sign-up fee, no credit card required to get your recommendation. Credits appear on your bill — you never pay more than you're paying today.
Most sites show you a long list of options and make money selling your contact info to multiple providers. We do the opposite: we surface ONE best-matched farm based on your eligibility, and we're paid only when you successfully enroll — so our incentives are aligned with yours.
Your friend is sharing this because it works. 3 minutes. One recommendation. No spam, no pressure, no credit card.
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Everyone starts as a Referrer — share your page, earn $25 per enrollment, help your community save. After 3 referrals, you're personally invited to become a Community Solar Advocate, where you earn based on household usage and your team's growth.
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