Trust guide
Is community solar legit?
Yes, community solar is real. The key is making sure the program is tied to your utility and that you understand how the billing works before you sign up.
What makes it real
Community solar uses a larger solar farm that is already connected to the power grid. You do not put panels on your house.
A real program is tied to your utility account. That means the utility recognizes the program and applies bill credits the way the program is set up to work.
That is why we talk so much about your utility bill. The bill tells us whether your account fits the right program.
What to watch out for
Be careful with vague promises, confusing billing language, or pages that make it sound like you are buying rooftop solar when you are not.
You should also be careful with pages that throw too much technical language at you without clearly saying what changes, what stays the same, and how you save.
A good program explanation should be simple: your utility stays the same, your power stays on, and you should know what the next step is.
How to check safely
Start with your utility and ZIP code. If you have your bill, upload it so the account details can be checked correctly.
If you still have questions, read the FAQ and use the official state or utility pages linked from the Illinois and New York program pages.
Next step
Want to see if your account qualifies?
The fastest way is to check your ZIP code and utility, or upload a recent bill so we can review the account details.