Business Details
10 Years
experience
Community Solar Programs Nationwide
Neighborhood Sun was founded in 2016 with a mission to democratize access to clean energy through community solar programs. As a Certified B Corp and Public Benefit Corporation, we specialize in connecting residents and businesses with local solar farms across Maryland, New York, New Jersey, and Colorado. Our innovative subscription model eliminates traditional barriers to solar adoption, enabling renters, homeowners, and low-income households to save 5-30% on electricity bills without rooftop installations. We prioritize equitable energy access through initiatives like our S.H.A.R.E. program, which provides enhanced discounts to qualifying subscribers.With over $8 million in customer savings and 726 million kWh of clean energy allocated, our team combines technical expertise with policy advocacy to advance renewable energy adoption. Our operations integrate with state-supported programs like New York's consolidated billing system and Colorado's Solar* Rewards, ensuring seamless integration with utility providers. We maintain transparency through annual impact reports and hold ourselves accountable to rigorous B Corp sustainability standards.
Services
Community Solar Subscription
Income-Qualified Solar Access
Local Solar Farm Development
Energy Equity Advocacy
Environmental Impact Reporting
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We guarantee 5-30% electricity bill savings through state-approved community solar programs
- Our no-installation model works for renters, homeowners, and shaded properties
- We reserve 40-51% of solar farm capacity for low- and moderate-income subscribers
- Our team pioneered community solar policy frameworks adopted in multiple states
- We maintain 100% transparency with annual impact reports and B Corp accountability
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
- Public Benefit Corporation
What people say
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Environmental impact
Services
Community Solar Subscription
Our community solar subscriptions connect customers with local solar farms, delivering clean energy savings without rooftop installations. Subscribers receive 5-30% discounts on electricity bills through state-supported programs while supporting local renewable energy development. This service benefits 80% of Americans who cannot access traditional solar through rentals, shaded properties, or financial constraints.
Income-Qualified Solar Access
The S.H.A.R.E. program provides enhanced solar savings for low- and moderate-income households through income-verified discounts. This initiative reserves 40-51% of solar farm capacity for qualifying subscribers, offering up to 3x greater savings while addressing energy equity in underserved communities across multiple states.
Local Solar Farm Development
We develop community solar farms on repurposed landfills and underutilized sites, generating local clean energy while creating green jobs. Current projects include the 23-acre Platte Community Solar Farm in Colorado and the 32-acre Coxsackie solar project in New York, which also preserves raptor habitats.
Energy Equity Advocacy
Our team actively shapes community solar policy frameworks, including Colorado's SB24-207 legislation and New York's consolidated billing system. We advocate for inclusive energy policies that expand access to 5 million households nationwide by 2025 through federal initiatives.
Environmental Impact Reporting
Through annual impact reports and real-time tracking via the MySolar portal, we document environmental benefits including 726 million kWh of clean energy generated and 515,309 metric tons of CO2 prevented since our founding in 2016.
Questions
How does community solar work with Neighborhood Sun?
We connect you with a local solar farm where your subscription generates clean energy credits applied to your utility bill, reducing costs 5-30% without rooftop panels.
Who qualifies for community solar programs?
Anyone with an electricity bill qualifies, including renters and homeowners. Low-income households may receive enhanced discounts through our S.H.A.R.E. program.
What happens if I move to a new home?
Contact our team to transfer your subscription to a solar farm in your new location or cancel without fees, with processing completed within 60-90 days.
How are billing and savings handled?
You receive solar credits on your utility bill, paying Neighborhood Sun at a guaranteed discount (5-30%) through automatic payments, with New York customers enjoying consolidated billing.
Can I participate if I already have solar panels?
Yes, if your existing solar doesn't cover 100% of your needs, you can subscribe to community solar for additional clean energy and savings on remaining utility charges.
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Reviews (5)
Ned Tillman
Oct 15, 2021
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I have found Neighborhood Sun to be an easy way to get my electricity at a lower cost and to support the move toward more alternative energy vs fossil fuels.
Joe Adams
Oct 11, 2021
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Awesome organization - SAVE MONEY - while going all solar. No need for solar equipment on your house. You're buying solar-generated electrons from a solar farm in Maryland.
Don Mann
Jul 18, 2021
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Great service, save money and use sustainable energy. Additionally, customer service is awesome. They will answer any questions, review your bill with you, etc. They are very polite and thorough.
Frank Lee
Apr 04, 2021
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If you got your Electric Car now you can drive around on the same sunlight you are seeing and feeling. Our NS Solar Farm is literally < 10 miles from our home. No tanker truck, no oil pipelines, natural gas, coal. Not even PJM power grid. Your PV powers your EV, and home. We love it.
Tim Anderson
Nov 04, 2020
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Great customer service from well-informed staff. I save 5% on my electric bill each month. Am proud to be a part of my local Dogwood solar project.
