Community Solar makes it possible for renters, homeowners and businesses to participate in solar without needing to install their own solar panels.
Community members simply subscribe to a local community solar farm and begin earning solar energy credits that reduce their electricity costs. Our community solar farms are coming online beginning in December 2025.
What is Community Solar?
Housing Initiative Partnership has partnered with Clean Slate Solar and Neighborhood Sun to bring clean energy and savings to PEPCO and BG&E users through the state of Maryland’s Community Solar Initiative. This is not third-party energy, but an authorized program through the state.
By subscribing for free to a local community solar farm through Neighborhood Sun, you will receive solar credits for 90% of your electricity usage. All subscribers receive a 10% discount on your credit, and subscribers below 80% of the area median income receive a 20% discount on your credit. The discount is slated to last a minimum of 25 years.
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| $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | $113,450 | $121,300 | $129,100 |
NOTE: The State of Maryland will move to consolidated billing in January 2026. Until then, you would have to pay the remaining 10% to your utility company, and the 90% (minus the discount) to Neighborhood Sun.
For questions about eligibility or to enroll, please contact:
HIP’s Prince George’s County Office:
— Claudia Bledsoe, HIP’s Community Development Specialist, (240) 388-9629 or by email
HIP’s Montgomery County Office:
— John Luecke, Chesapeake Conservation & Climate Corps Member, (240) 329-4112 or by email
