Community Solar Program

Get some help to lower your electric bill. No rooftop panels needed.

United Community Action Partnership is partnering with Minneapolis-based solar provider US Solar to offer income-eligible households access to the Community Solar Garden Program, a state-regulated initiative that provides renters and homeowners in Xcel Energy territory access to electric bill savings. 

The program enables eligible homeowners and renters to save money and support local, clean energy without having solar panels installed on their property and without upfront costs. Income-qualifying households save $250 on average in the first year!

ELIGIBILITY

You’re eligible for the Community Solar Garden (CSG) Program if you meet the following requirements:

1. You have been approved for an assistance program that serves income-eligible households anytime since October 1, 2023.
2. You receive an Xcel Energy bill for your home’s electricity usage.
3. You live in a county within our service area of Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Renville, Redwood, Lyon, Lincoln, Cottonwood, or Jackson County. We are currently expanding our service to Murray and Pipestone counties.
4. You’re not currently subscribed to a community solar garden.

Please note: Participating in the CSG Program will not affect your eligibility for energy assistance in the future. We simply want to help you reduce your energy bills and promote clean, efficient energy.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Qualify: Our team will determine your eligibility for the CSG Program.
2. Enroll: If you qualify for electric bill savings, we will work with you to enroll.
3. Save: Once you are enrolled and the solar garden begins producing energy, a monthly bill credit and subscription fee will be applied to your Xcel Energy bill. The credit is always more than the fee, ensuring you save money.

The CSG Program allows you to save money, support local clean energy, and have more control over your power, without ever installing panels on your roof.

This organization is operating under the Low and Moderate-Income Accessible Community Solar Garden Program, a state-enabled initiative overseen by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The program provides resources to and oversight of Subscriber Organizations but does not promote any individual community solar garden or Subscriber Organization.

For more information about the LMI-Accessible CSG Program, contact the Minnesota Department of Commerce at 651-539-1886 or [email protected], or visit https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/consumer/energy-programs/community-solar-gardens.jsp. Income-eligible customers may qualify for additional savings.