Western Mass Eversource Subscription Solar Program

🌞 Save 15% on Your Electric Bill with Community Solar

Community solar lets you benefit from local solar energy without installing panels on your home.

Instead of putting solar on your roof, you subscribe to a share of a nearby solar array. That solar energy is fed into the grid, and you receive credits on your electric bill for the power it produces — lowering your overall electricity costs.

Western Mass Community Solar brings clean energy and real bill savings to households and organizations with an Eversource electric bill, with no upfront cost and no equipment on your property.

✦ 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 Western Mass (Dual Bill, Simple Savings)

In Massachusetts, community solar operates through a dual-billing system based on net metering credits, as administered by Co-op Power.

How savings are generated:

• A shared solar project produces electricity and delivers it to the grid.

• The electric utility converts that production into net metering credits based on the value of the electricity generated.

• These credits are allocated to your electric account to cover most — but not all — of your typical energy use, ensuring credits are not over-allocated or wasted.

• The utility pays the value of those credits to Co-op Power, the community solar administrator.

• Co-op Power then invoices you for 85% of the value of the credits received, effectively providing solar power at a discount.

• You continue to pay the utility directly for the remaining portion of your electricity use not covered by solar.

What this means for you:

• Two bills (one smaller utility bill + one Co-op Power invoice)

• About 15% savings overall on the portion of your electricity covered by community solar

• No lifestyle changes, no risk, no installation

Who Can Join

Western Mass Eversource Community Solar is open to anyone with an Eversource electric bill, including:

• Renters

• Apartment residents

• Low- and moderate-income households

• Nonprofit organizations

Participation is voluntary, flexible, and cancelable at any time.

Local Impact / Community Section

Community solar in Western Massachusetts is about more than savings — it’s about local ownership and energy justice.

These projects help:

• Keep energy dollars circulating locally

• Expand access to clean energy for people historically left out

• Reduce fossil fuel reliance in our region

This is solar built with community input, not corporate-driven development.

🤝 Who We Are

This program is led by the CT River Valley Community Energy Co-op, part of the broader Co-op Power network.

We are a member-owned cooperative working to build a just, community-controlled clean energy future across Western Massachusetts.

Why Join the CT River Valley Community Energy Co-op?

When you subscribe to community solar through Co-op Power, you’re not just a customer — you become a member-owner of a democratic cooperative.

As a member, you have:

• One member, one vote

• A voice in co-op decisions

• A direct role in growing community-owned clean energy

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

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 solar@cooppower.coop

👉 Ready to Save?

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

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