As local solar energy sites are constructed through the Community Solar program, subscriptions will become available for a limited number of shares of the electricity produced at the site, including a portion of shares reserved for customers who meet household income requirements.

How enrollment works:

• There are two ways to enroll: online with your PSE account or by calling an Energy Advisor at 1-800-562-1482.
• You’ll be asked during the enrollment process to confirm you meet household income requirements to receive up to two Community Solar shares from a site of your choice for no cost. Please note that if enrolling in more than one share, both shares must be from the same site.
• The amount of income-eligible Community Solar shares are limited. When a site is full, customers are added to a waitlist. PSE will auto-enroll customers on the waitlist when shares become available.
• You’ll get savings on your bill for the solar energy generated by each share—one share is equal to 1.46kW of solar energy—that help lower your regular monthly energy costs.
• Monthly bill credits will be fixed based on an average solar generation estimate per site, which may vary based on size and location of the site.
• Savings range from approximately $10 to $20 per share, per month based on the site selected for your subscription and will be automatically subtracted from your monthly bill after the site begins generating solar energy.
• The program is voluntary, and you can cancel at any time.
• Qualified subscribers will be required to affirm their eligibility on an annual basis.

Review the full Terms and Conditions for subscription here.

Is it really free to participate?
Yes! Funding for the Community Solar income-eligible option comes from a grant from Washington State University and our Green Power and Solar Choice programs. That means qualified customers get to enjoy the benefits of 100% local solar energy while saving up to $480 per year on their electric bill at absolutely no additional cost.

Will solar panels be installed on my roof?
No. Rather, solar panels will be installed on the rooftops of publicly owned buildings and other properties in our service area through partnerships with communities and organizations. That means Community Solar is open to both homeowners and renters—no roof required.

What is the size and estimated bill credit for my income-eligible share?
One income-eligible share of Community Solar is equal to 1.46kW of solar energy at the site selected for your subscription. Bill credits will be fixed based on an average solar generation estimate per site, ranging from approximately $10 to $20 per share per month, based on size and location of the site.

How many income-eligible shares can I subscribe to?
Qualified customers can receive a subscription of up to two shares of Community Solar at a site of their choice based on current availability. Eligibility is limited to 120% of customers annual average electricity usage.

What if I move or want to cancel my subscription?
There’s no minimum term for the income-eligible option of Community Solar. You can cancel your subscription at any time. If you move to a new location within PSE’s electric service area and notify PSE at least 30 days in advance, we will make our best attempt to transfer your Community Solar income-eligible subscription to your new location.