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Welcome, you’ve reached Sydney's landing page. Support clean energy and save with me!

Common Energy works with state-supported clean energy programs that lower emissions and offer you guaranteed savings on your electricity. See if we have a project in your area!
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Watch our 1 minute introductory video on how Community Solar works.

See Your Monthly Impact and Savings

With Common Energy you will receive clean energy credits that lower your bill. Instead of paying your utility, you will support local clean energy and pay a lower amount to Common Energy. It's that simple!

How much do you spend each month on your electricity?

$0

$400

Clean energy you enable
850 kWh
Carbon emissions you prevent
450 lbs
Equivalent trees planted
450
Estimated monthly savings
$15
Your New Electricity Bill
Original bill
$
150
SAVINGS
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$10
New total
$140
Find a Project

How it works

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1

Check Availability

Enter your zip code and utility to see if we have a clean energy project in your area.
2

Connect Your Utility

Enter your utility account information to connect your account to a new clean energy project. If you dont have your information with you, our tools enable you to quickly access your account.
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3

Provide Payment Info

Once you are connected to a project, you will receive clean energy credits and pay your utility through Common Energy. Your connection to the grid will be exactly the same, you will just pay less!

Enjoy the Savings & Impact!

Each month you will receive a Statement of Savings from Common Energy. This statement will show your original bill, your savings with Common Energy, and your positive environmental impact.
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Over 15,000 customers are benefiting from their local community solar program

*Experience may differ per subscriber

In The Press

"We are pleased to be part of this important project that brings real economic and environmental benefits to the entire community,” Richard Keiser, CEO of Common Energy

Solarbuilder, clifton Park, NY

"The [Rockdale, MD solar] project is offering a 10 percent discount to residential electric rates as one-year subscriptions with the option to renew annually or cancel without cost."

Frederick news post, frederick, MD

"Through the partnership, New York State residents can sign up for a 10% discount on their electricity rate for up to 20 years at no cost."

WJEN, horseheads, ny

"I think one of the most important things that we want to do is partner with organizations like Common Energy to try to get the benefits of this to the community, so that residents can save money."

the leader, corning, Ny

"Through [the] NY Community Solar Partnership with Common Energy, Capital Region homeowners and renters can add solar energy to their existing National Grid account, save 10 percent on electricity and lower emissions in their community."

Greentech media, capital region, NY

"Community solar farms allow utility customers to dedicate a portion of their bill to getting power from the projects, saving the average customer about 10 percent on their monthly bill."

times union, albany, NY

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Take two minutes to sign up for Community Solar and save 5-15% on your monthly electric bill and help lower emissions in your community.

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