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Community Solar Explained

Introduced to New York State in 2016, community solar is the solution that provides all New Yorkers with access to clean, local, affordable solar energy.

The energy produced by our community solar farm is divided among its subscribers as solar credits. Each month, each subscriber’s solar credits replace traditionally-generated electricity on their electric bill and they pay a discounted rate on this solar energy.

This is how it works. We build a community solar farm where we produce solar power. People, businesses and even municipalities join our community solar farm as subscribers.

Subscribers continue to receive electricity and an electric bill from their electric service provider, such as NYSEG or RG&E. But now, a portion of that electricity is locally generated using methods that do not harm the land or the environment. 

Join the community

Receive Solar Bill Credits

Enjoy Overall Savings

Community Solar Explained

Introduced to New York State in 2016, community solar is the solution that provides all New Yorkers with access to clean, local, affordable solar energy.

This is how it works. We build a community solar farm where we produce solar power. People, businesses and even municipalities join our community solar farm as subscribers.

The energy produced by our community solar farm is divided among its subscribers as solar credits. Each month, each subscriber’s solar credits replace traditionally-generated electricity on their electric bill and they pay a discounted rate on this solar energy.

Subscribers continue to receive electricity and an electric bill from their electric service provider, such as NYSEG or RG&E. But now, a portion of that electricity is locally generated using methods that do not harm the land or the environment. 

And that’s how it works!

Locally Supplied and Managed

In 2016, the New York State Public Service Commission approved the community solar program, which allows more people to access solar energy. Through this program you are able to directly partner with us to bring clean energy into your home, organization, or business and save money on your electric bill.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

Would you like to learn more about the community solar power?

Click on these frequently asked questions to learn more about how Delaware River Solar can benefit your home and your community.

Subscribing to a community solar farm gives you guaranteed monetary savings on your electric bill. Each month the utility allocates your share of the solar farm to your electric utility account in the form of bill credits. When the bill credits are applied to your utility bill, your electric bill is reduced.

Then DRS either sends you a bill for those credits at a discount, or if the solar farm you join is a part of utility consolidated billing, you receive the net credit value directly on your bill.

For example if you receive $100 worth of solar bill credits, DRS will send you a bill for $95, giving you $5 in savings. Under consolidated billing, the utility applies the net amount, $5, to your utility bill, and then pays DRS directly for the $95.

Either way, you receive guaranteed monthly savings on your utility bill from local, renewable energy for as long as you continue to be a subscriber.

There is no scenario where you will pay more by joining a DRS community solar farm. The savings are truly guaranteed every single month.

The bill credits and monetary savings can be seen directly on your electric utility bill.

For information on community solar billing and examples of utility bills with solar bill credits applied; visit  www.delawareriversolar.com/billing.

Homeowners, renters, non-profits, and businesses with an active electric utility account can participate.

DRS is currently enrolling customers receiving electric service from the NYSEG, RGE, and National Grid utilities in New York State.

Yes, your current electric service will not be interrupted or changed in any way, and you will still receive your electricity service and monthly bill from the utility as you do now.

In addition to providing financial savings on subscriber’s electric bills, DRS solar projects benefit the local communities they are developed in through increased tax revenue, local jobs as our teams live and work in the communities we serve, preservation of the farm land for future use, local partnerships, use of local vendors, and more.

Community solar reduces the amount of electricity generated from fossil fuel generators, improving our local air quality and health. Each customer who participates in community solar reduces carbon emissions equivalent to no longer driving their car for each year they participate.

No catch. Community solar is the simplest way to go solar while providing guaranteed monetary savings directly on your utility bill.

WHAT CLIENT SAY’S

From The Community

We believe we can make a difference to this world, to this very earth on which we live.

One of the things today's traveler is looking for is sustainable tourism - environmentally friendly lodging, protection of natural and cultural heritage, support of local community, etc. Our continued push (as a county/region) to implement more green initiatives will only help us grow tourism.
Roberta Byron-Lockwood
Roberta Byron-LockwoodPresident & CEO, Sullivan Catskills Visitors Assoc & Delaware River Solar Customer
I was likely one of the first residential and business customers in our area and EVERYTHING they told me would, has actually happened. We're saving 10% every month on our electric. Knowing that we're also reducing our environmental footprint is an added bonus!
Ray PucciDelaware County Chamber of Commerce President & Delaware River Solar Customer
This is essentially a “no brainer”. I have been fortunate enough to be a part of this program for about a year and have saved on my electric bill every month…. In addition, I know that I am contributing to clean energy. I have recommended this program to everyone I know including the organizations that I belong to. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain.
Arthur M - Halcottsville, NYDelaware River Solar Customer
What first attracted us to DRS was the opportunity to support solar energy development, but the fact that we’re also saving money on our electric bill every month is icing on the cake.
Christopher H – Fleischmanns, NYDelaware River Solar Customer
Delaware River Solar has an exemplary record of listening to the communities in which it builds community solar systems. Their expertise and capacity for building large scale systems which bring essential benefits is well documented. DRS is locally based. All residents of this region are very fortunate to have a renewable energy company of this character and scope.
Dick Riseling
Dick RiselingApple Pond Farm & Renewable Energy Center
Shared solar expands access to customers who cannot site solar on their own property. Residents and businesses participate in a larger community solar project according to their electric use. Well-sited, carefully planned community solar projects deliver lower costs to consumers and make clean, renewable energy accessible to everyone.
Heather Brown
Heather BrownSullivan County Government Center, Office of Sustainability and Delaware River Solar Customer
Community solar is an important option New Yorkers cannot install rooftop solar arrays of their own. It is bound to be a key component of our sustainable energy future.
Bruce Ferguson
Bruce FergusonVice President, Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development
As a citizen of the community and a landowner, I support this project as renewable energy is needed to sustain our way of life here in America. It saves the taxpayer's money, as this project will be paying taxes and the discounts available from the 1200 homes that this will supply, speaks for itself.
Tracy Puerschner
Tracy PuerschnerLandowner and Delaware River Solar Customer
I've seen my electric costs go down. Their customer response times on questions and concerns is far better than the big utilities. I'm glad to see them in our community and look forward to a long relationship.
Harold Tighe
Harold TigheDelaware River Solar Customer
Having been very interested, for decades, in solar energy potential for both commercial and private use we finally have found a way to participate in being part of Delaware River Solar's venture. It gives us an opportunity to support continued development of solar power solutions in a rural community so dependent on fossil fuel use.
Carol & Phil O – Margaretville, NYDelaware River Solar Customer
I have been passionate about renewable energy and solar in particular for many years. Delaware River Solar has given me a chance to be part of a program that really makes a difference.
Gail L - Margaretville, NYDelaware River Solar Customer
I have been a DRS customer for over a year. Though there was a bit of a wait to get on a project, I was not charged anything until the project went live. Since that time, my savings has consistently been 10% off the NYSEG rate. I feel great being part of a local, renewable energy project while saving money. And, their customer service is fantastic! Whenever I have questions, they are very responsive and great to work with. Thank you, DRS!
Shirley BuddenhagenDelaware River Solar Customer
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