Advocate for community solar

Community Solar: Part 4

Find out how you can make a difference in your area.

Everyone should get to benefit from solar

Not everyone can install solar panels on their home or business. That’s where community solar comes in.

Community solar offers the benefits of solar to those who can’t, or prefer not to, install solar panels on their property. Through community solar, individuals and families subscribe to a “share” of solar generation from a nearby community solar array. Take a deep dive into how community solar works.

Community solar is not yet available everywhere. We want to change that — and we need your help!

In most states, the legislature must pass legislation to allow community solar. Twenty-two states have policies making community solar an option for consumers.

Join the fight for pro-community solar legislation in your state.

To learn more about the current status of community solar in a certain state, check out ILSR’s Community Solar Tracker. This webpage features a map and several graphs which show the progression of community solar projects over time in the United States. Additionally, it includes the option to search by a specific state for an explanation of current community solar programs and policies.