NYC ConEdison Subscription Solar Program

🌞 Save 15% on Your Electric Bill with NYC Community Solar

If you live in New York City and have an ConEdison electric utility account, you can get up to a 20% discount on your electric bill by subscribing to power generated by a nearby community solar array.

✦ No rooftop needed
✦ No up-front costs
✦ Credits appear directly on Con Edison bill
✦ Opt out anytime

Just real savings—automatically applied to your bill.

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Community solar lets you benefit from local solar energy without installing panels on your home. Instead, you subscribe to a share of a nearby solar array and receive credits on your utility bill for the electricity it produces.

NYC Community Solar brings clean energy and bill savings to New Yorkers with a Con Edison electric bill. Instead of installing panels on your home, you subscribe to a community solar project and receive credits directly on your electric bill for the power produced.

This program is ideal for:

  • Renters and apartment dwellers

  • Low- and moderate-income households

  • Nonprofits and small community organizations

  • Anyone who wants lower bills and clean energy

⚡ How It Works in NYC (Single Bill, Simple Savings)

New York City uses a single-bill community solar model, which means:

  • You subscribe to community solar — no rooftop or installation required

  • Solar is produced at shared arrays serving New Yorkers

  • Your share of energy is credited on your Con Edison bill

  • You pay 85% of the credit value, keeping about 15-20% savings

  • You can cancel anytime

Who Can Join

NYC Community Solar is open to anyone with a Con Edison electric bill, including:

  • Renters

  • Apartment residents

  • Low- and moderate-income households

  • Nonprofit organizations

No home ownership, rooftop access, or credit check is required.

Local Impact / Community Section

NYC Community Solar supports local clean energy by bringing solar benefits to residents across the city. Projects are installed on rooftops such as NYCHA and nonprofit buildings, expanding access to solar for communities that have historically been left out of the clean energy transition.

🤝 Who We Are

The New York City Community Energy Co-op (NYC CEC) is a multi-class, multi-race cooperative working for energy justice and a just transition throughout the boroughs.

NYC CEC is part of the Co-op Power regional network of Community Energy Co-ops.

Co-op Membership Section

Why Join the NYC Community Energy Co-op

When you join NYC Community Solar through Co-op Power, you become a member of a democratic cooperative — not just a subscriber.

As a member, you have:

  • One member, one vote

  • A voice in co-op decisions

  • A stake in building community-owned clean energy

This is community power in action — energy built for people, not profit.

🏙️ Why This Program Exists

Most New Yorkers—especially renters—cannot install rooftop solar. NYC CEC organized to change that.

By working with tenants, community organizations, affordable housing leaders, and mission-aligned developers, NYC CEC helped bring community solar to NYC rooftops. Today, these arrays supply clean energy to over 400 households, prioritizing communities most impacted by high energy costs and environmental injustice.

This solar was built through community organizing, driven by community needs rather than corporate buy-in.

Where the Solar Systems Are Located

Installed on three NYCHA rooftops across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

🌱 Our NYC Partners

We have worked with trusted partners to develop affordable, community-rooted solar in New York City, including:

  • Solar One

  • UHAB

  • CUNY

  • UPROSE

  • WE ACT

  • Brooklyn Movement Center

  • Accord Power

  • 770 Electric

  • Resonant Energy

Co-op Power Membership

By subscribing, you become a member of the NYC Community Energy Co-op — which means one member, one vote in co-op decisions.

FAQ

Do I still pay Con Edison?
Yes. Con Edison continues to deliver your electricity. Community solar credits simply reduce what you owe.

Is there a long-term contract?
No. You can cancel your subscription at any time.

What if I move?
You can transfer or cancel your subscription easily.

🧾 Already a Subscriber?

If you have questions about:

  • Your bill or solar credits

  • Changes to your utility account

  • Moving or transferring your subscription

👉 Contact our Community Solar Team and we’ll help.

Call 413-772-8898 ex.3 or email nyccec@cooppower.coop

👉 Ready to Save?

Sign up for NYC Community Solar and start receiving clean energy credits on your electric bill.

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Learn more about Subscription Solar on our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS page.