If you have a ComEd account, you can get solar energy — even if you don’t own your own roof! It’s called community solar, a way for renters, condo owners, or anyone else who can’t put solar panels on their roof to share the energy generated on a solar “farm.” Signing up for community solar is simple (and free), and it can save you anywhere from 10 to 20% on your electricity cost (or more if you are income-qualified).
“I’m cool with the way electricity costs are spiking,” said no one ever. So what’s stopping you? The only reason not to subscribe to community solar is that you already have rooftop panels supplying all your electricity.
Got questions about community solar? Get answers at Solar is for Everyone!, a free webinar on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 4 p.m. Learn all about community solar — what it is, how it works, how to select a provider, and how to sign up. Organized by Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN), it’s open to all, but registration is required: visit https://opcan.org/communitysolar, where a recording of the webinar will be posted later.
Plus, check out the resources about community solar and many other ways to make your life, home, and transportation more sustainable, at https://opcan.org/resources. And if you can use one-to-one help with any of those actions, including signing up for community solar, request a Climate Coach by going to https://opcan.org/climatecoaches.
OPCAN is here to help!
Mike Trenary
Oak Park Climate Action Network