Community Solar for peco customers

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Save up to $600* annually in Potomac Edison!

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

Maryland’s Community Solar program will reduce what you owe the utility every month, and save regular customers 10%, income qualified customers 20% off solar credits annually, guaranteed for up to 20 years!

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

* 20% savings off solar credits for an income qualified customer with a $250 monthly electric bill in Maryland.

How does it 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).

Community Solar Billing Savings Example

Sample Utility Bill with Community Solar from Finray Solar

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What is Community Solar?

The Maryland PSC oversees the community solar initiative in MD. It aims to provide renewable energy benefits to low and moderate income customers and make it easier for them to save on their electric bills.

The program will spur investment in MD’s solar sector and set the state on track/the path to meet its Renewable Portfolio Standard and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act goals. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I qualify as a low-to-moderate income household?

To qualify as an LMI household you need to:

  • Sign the self-attestation form. It is a written statement documenting an applicant’s affirmation that the gross annual income for the applicant’s entire household qualifies as meeting the definition of an LMI subscriber. 
  • Provide an award leter as proof of social benefits program participation, dated within the last 12 months.

  • Live in an underserved and overburdened (map) community. Check your address. (Filter toggle: Overburdened > on, Underserved > on)

What counts as a low-to-moderate income household?

  1.  Low-income households having an annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
  2. Moderate-income households with total gross annual income at or below 80% of the median income for Maryland, as determined by annual income limits set by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  3. Households located in overburdened or underserved communities.
  • 1-person household = $74,800 annually.

  • 2-person household = $85,450 annually. 

  • 3-person household = $96,150 annually.

  • 4-person household = $106,800 annually.

Note: Some programs also define “Low income” at different cutoffs (e.g., a % of federal poverty level) so you’ll need to check the specific subscription/solar project terms.

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, use code PECO25

Step 2: Go to your email to continue the enrollment (check your promotions and spam folders if you don’t see anything from us!)

Step 3: Finish the enrollment with our partner in Maryland

Step 4: Once our partner verifies your PECO account, you’ll receive a $25 gift card (~3 weeks)

Who is Finray Solar?

Finray Solar is a leading solar provider in the United States. By partnering with specialists in rooftop solar, community solar, and clean energy supply, we offer a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to each customer’s unique needs.

Click here to Learn More about Finray Solar or 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!