Community Solar for Bangor, ME

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Save $219 annually in Maine!

Finray connects you to a solar farm and helps you lower your electricity costs.

As electricity prices keep rising, thousands of Mainers are cutting their utility costs through community solar. Community solar will reduce what you owe the utility every month and save 30% on solar credits for monthly electric bills your first two years, 20% thereafter – just for participating, guaranteed for up to 20 years!

Nothing to install, no fees or deposits and no long term commitments.

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How do I sign up?

  1. Go to Nexamp.com/Finray and use code VST30
  2. Enter your zip code and select your utility provider to get started.
  3. Submit your information through the online form.
    You will receive a Community Solar Subscription Agreement to sign, reserving your share of the farm.

How does community solar work?

1. Link your utility bill with a solar project

Connect your existing electric account with a nearby solar project. You just need a copy of your recent utility bill. Enroll online in under 2 minutes, completely free.

2. Start generating solar power

When the sun shines, the solar farm generates power and feeds it to your utility’s electric grid on your behalf, earning you credits.

3. Receive solar credits

Your utility bill is credited for the amount of solar power that was generated for you during this billing cycle, reducing what you owe the utility (see example below).

4. Pay for your solar credits

After your reduced utility bill arrives, you pay your solar project directly for your solar credits at the guaranteed discount of 10-25% (discount depends on state, utility, customer status and project).

Example Utility Bill with Solar Credits

Sample Utility Bill with Community Solar from Finray Solar

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What is Community Solar?

Community Solar, also known as Net Energy Billing (NEB), is enabled by Maine’s Renewable Energy Program and is designed to promote the expansion of solar production in ME, as a way to meet aggressive clean energy targets over the next few years.

With community solar, eligible solar projects receive a credit for each kWh of electricity they generate. Utility customers in CMP & Versant’s territory may sign up with the owner of a project to receive a share of these credits generated by a project. This results in cost savings for helping green the power grid, including for renters and lower income customers, who in many cases, cannot install their own solar systems.

Community Solar is the EASIEST way to go solar, reduce your carbon emissions, and save money.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to start receiving solar credits?

Community solar credits will start reducing your utility bill about 2 to 3 billing cycles after enrollment, if the project is live. If a project is under construction, it may take 3-8 months for credits to start, but rest assured, your spot is reserved! Your first e-statement from the solar project will be after your credited utility bill arrives.

Can I transfer the program if I move?

You can transfer the program if you move within the approved region for the project. Simply call or email the developer to confirm. If your consumption is much higher or lower at the next property, you may ask the developer to readjust your solar credit allocation.

What if I move out of the area or wish to cancel? (ie. getting solar on the home)

There are no exit fees for residential consumers. Please provide 90 days (or as much as possible) notice to the solar project ahead of a move/cancellation so they can assign solar credits to other customers and stop allocating them towards your account.

Once you move, contact Finray Solar to see if we have a solar farm with availability in your new area.

How are credits calculated?

The solar farm will allocate credits for 90% of your historical consumption with your utility (based on past 12 months). If your usage increases (ie. you buy an EV), you may contact the solar project and ask for them to recalculate your share of credits. If you don’t use up all your credits in a given month, they will roll over to the following month.

Annually, your utility will provide a monetary credit for the kWh not applied to prior bills at the avoided cost of power.

Sign Up and Start Saving

Step 1: Submit your information below

Step 2: Go to your email to continue the enrollment

Step 3: Finish the enrollment with our partner in Maine

Still have questions?

Learn more about Finray Solar — WHO we are, WHAT we do, and WHY.

Or, feel free to Contact Us to ASK A QUESTION. We look forward to speaking with you. And we are excited to help you connect your home to a discounted clean source of electricity!