Save Today with Community Solar for Municipalities

OYA Renewables help any size of municipality transition to clean energy through building personalized community solar programs and accessing state gant programs and incentives.

The Community Solar Basics

Subscription-based solar programs enable all municipalities to set and reach renewable energy targets.

Community solar is the most accessible option for any size municipality and was designed specifically to remove barriers to participate in renewable energy. Based on a subscription model, New York State community solar eliminates the costs associated with owning and operating solar on your property. Instead, community solar is installed by a solar developer such as OYA Renewables and administered by your utility. Your subscription appears on your bill and the 10% discount as well.

Community Solar is the Easiest Clean Energy Solution for Municipalities

No installation, capital expenditures or other fees and costs to participate in the program.

Rising energy costs are becoming a burden for municipal budgets, which is why many are considering community solar solutions to help reduce bills while tackling sustainability goals.

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Why Municipalities are Choosing Community Solar

The benefits of community solar

Many municipalities are choosing community solar as an easy win on their path to sustainability. With OYA Renewables’ deep knowledge of government solar incentives and grants, municipalities will receive personalized support in grant applications and recommendations, in addition to the savings from community solar.

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Reduce Electricity Bills

Members of our community solar program receive up to 10% savings on their monthly electricity bills.

Unlock Government Grants

Access government-funded incentives and grants specially designed for municipalities.

Hassle-Free

Sign up and forget about it. We make it easy to become a member, all you need to do is pay your utility bills, same as before.

What Municipal Leaders are Saying about Community Solar

“In Perry, NY, we are taking our commitment to becoming a clean energy community very seriously. Our partnership with OYA Renewables has been one of the highlights of this initiative.

The company goes above and beyond to explain, promote, and calculate the benefits of community solar, both financially and environmentally. This allows us to make sure our taxpayers can be fully informed in supporting this initiative of purchasing our electricity from this clean source.”

-Rick Hauser, Mayor

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Community Solar Case Study

In 2021 the Town of Independence in Allegany County, NY, joined our state-wide community solar program, supporting the transition towards clean energy and providing local businesses and households with financial savings.

Impact of Community Solar on the Town of Independence

$1,500

Savings for Each Year

$36,000

Savings over 25 Years

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“The Town of Independence is committed to saving taxpayer money wherever possible. This is our first opportunity to enter into a partnership that will allow for long-term savings while ensuring a reliable source of energy for town operations. Our partnership with OYA will allow us to obtain energy more efficiently and effectively and will benefit the environment with a cleaner source of energy. We are looking forward to working with OYA to provide a savings for our taxpayers,” according to Town Supervisor Jeri Reichman.

How to Sign Up to Community Solar?

We make it easy for municipalities to sign up to a community solar program. We set it up for you and the discount appears automatically in your account.

1) Find Your Utility Bill

We size your subscription using the information from your utility bill to ensure you get the most savings possible for your usage. The last twelve months is ideal for us to size it accurately.

2) Fill Out Your Community Solar Application

Complete the form below to indicate your interest in starting a community solar subscription.

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3) Secure Your Spot

A representative from OYA Renewables will reach out to you about your community solar subscription and to answer any questions you may have. At that time, you can decide to sign up and your spot will be secured for when your community solar program launches.

DIVE DEEP INTO COMMUNITY SOLAR

Read and watch about community solar for municipalities.

Town of Independence’s Bold Step Towards Clean Energy

As utility bills continue to rise and sustainability shifts to the forefront of political agendas, community solar allows municipalities to […]

Community Solar for Towns and Counties

Join us on January 31st at 1:00 pm EST for a webinar on how community solar can help you reduce your utility bills, with no upfront fees.

A Deep Dive Into Community Solar Pros And Cons

As a community solar company and now, independent power producer, OYA Renewables knows community solar programs and policies inside and out.

Accessing The Benefits of Community Solar Webinar: Transcript and Video

Information session with OYA’s Community Solar Manager and Project Manager. This is a discussion around the benefits of going solar through community solar projects

Community Solar Info Session: Transcript and Video

Information Session: Community Solar and the Solar Project in Franklin County, New York

Community Solar Webinar: An Easy Way to Help Your Budget

Watch this webinar with OYA Renewables, Crauderueff Solar, and Christopher Community as they discuss how community solar programs can help your organization reduce costs.

Local Municipality Signs Up To Community Solar in Strong Signal of Support for OYA Solar

The Town of Independence in Allegany County has signed up to receive 10% in annual electricity savings through community solar in addition to the tax revenue it receives from hosting three community solar projects.