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Community Solar

Community solar is a great way to voice your support for local, clean energy while being rewarded with a discount on your utility bill!

Community Solar makes affordable, renewable energy accessible for everyone. By teaming up with top solar developers and trusted community leaders, we’re able to deliver a program that guarantees real savings on your Central Hudson electricity bill.

Signing up is quick and easy, with a dedicated support team ready to assist every step of the way. When you join Community Solar, you’re guaranteed to lower your monthly electricity costs, support the shift to green energy, and play a key role in building a more energy-independent and resilient community.

Our Community Solar Programs

Mid-Hudson Community Solar

Up to 20% discount on your electricity bills

Reserved for Central Hudson customers who rent or own their homes in the Hudson Valley

Registration is open!

Kingston Community Solar

15% discount on your electricity bills

Reserved for eligible Kingston Residents

Project Full

Who Can Qualify?

You likely qualify if you’re a Central Hudson customer and you have an EBT Card, or receive HEAP, SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, or Section 8, or if you see EAP or an Energy Affordability Credit on your bill. Documentation must be dated in the last 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

No! That’s the beauty of community renewables. You get all of the benefits of clean energy without having to install anything at your home or business.

If you move within the same utility zone, you can still be part of the project, just let us know so we can make the changes on your account. If you move to an area where we don’t have a project, you’ll unfortunately have to cancel your membership.

Yes. HOAs, houses of worship, and schools can qualify to receive savings. You can also ask us about our affiliate program so your organization can partner with us and receive even more benefits and savings!

If for whatever reason you want to leave, terms and conditions may vary depending on the project. It’s important to review your subscription agreement to see if there are any particular requirements. In most cases, you simply have to give a certain amount of notice so we can find someone else to take your spot.

Nope. You will have the same reliability that you have always had. Nothing will change except now when you receive your utility bill, you will see your bill credit applied, reducing your monthly energy costs. Your utility company still maintains the physical grid system, ensuring reliability, and delivering the electricity you use to power your home, business, or place of worship. We work with utilities to get more renewable energy on that grid system and transition to a more sustainable future.

If for whatever reason, the project you’re subscribed to goes offline, you’ll still be getting electricity from your utility company, but you temporarily won’t be getting the discount from your renewable project subscription. (i.e. things will go back to how they were before you subscribed). If a project has to shut down completely, we’ll help you switch to another project in your area if one is available.

Unfortunately, you’re not able to enroll in community solar if you already have solar panels installed.

Yes! You can maintain your ESCO contract and still join a community renewable project. In fact, signing up for both is encouraged. When choosing an ESCO as your energy supplier, you have the ability to power your home with renewable energy. Signing up for a community renewable project, on the other hand, provides a discount on the electricity produced while supporting local solar development.

Spaces are limited!

Support Hudson Valley’s clean energy future and claim your electricity bill discount today! It’s free to join, free to leave, and solar panels are never installed on your roof.

Questions? We're here to help!

Have questions and need help getting them answered? Send us a question, or contact us at the information below:

  • Call us at 845-383-1050
  • Visit the office at 280 Wall Street, Suite 379, Kingston, New York 12401 USA

Check out our other programs

We’re dedicated to supporting those most affected by rising energy costs and the impacts of climate change, especially communities that have faced the greatest harm from our current energy system. Through continuous innovation, community involvement in program design, and advocacy for sustainable change, we’re building a cleaner, fairer future. Explore our other programs to see how we’re making a difference.

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