{"id":28444,"date":"2020-10-27T12:10:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T17:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/?p=28444"},"modified":"2024-03-14T15:03:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T20:03:16","slug":"us-solar-community-solar-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/blog\/2020\/10\/27\/us-solar-community-solar-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunscription (US Solar): CUB\u2019s evaluation of a new community solar offer"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is an evaluation of Sunscription\u2019s (US Solar) community solar offering. (If you are not already\u00a0familiar with community solar, we recommend reading our Introduction to Community Solar<\/a><\/strong> first.)<\/p>\n

How will signing up for this\u00a0community solar offer affect my electric bill?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunscription will look at your energy usage history to determine your subscription size, measured in kilowatts (kW). Each month your subscription will produce solar energy, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).<\/p>\n

Once the community solar project you are assigned to is completed, your monthly electric bill will be reduced by the community solar bill credits your subscription produces. You will also pay a second monthly bill to Sunscription.\u00a0Even though you are now receiving two bills, you will still save money overall.<\/p>\n

On your utility bill you will see a credit for your community solar subscription. Sunscription\u00a0will bill you\u00a0for the energy generated by your subscription, with a 17% or 20% discount<\/strong> applied, depending on\u00a0the billing option you select. That\u2019s where the savings come in. The total amount you save monthly\u00a0will vary as the solar production of your subscription varies.<\/p>\n

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What about alternative suppliers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

All customers, regardless of their alternative electricity supplier, can now receive solar bill credits as part of a community solar program. Click here to learn more about alternative suppliers for consumers in ComEd territory<\/a> and Ameren territory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What does CUB think about this offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Community solar allows more Illinois consumers to support renewable energy, and CUB is pleased\u00a0to see more offers hit the market.<\/p>\n

We recommend comparing multiple offers and understanding all the terms before signing up for\u00a0community solar. Always read your contract thoroughly.<\/p>\n

This chart summarizes key points about the Sunscription\u00a0deal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
What utility territory does the company serve?<\/td>\nAmeren and ComEd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Does the company offer savings?<\/td>\nYes. Sunscription\u00a0offers 17% or 20% off the utility default supply\u00a0rate for the community solar bill credits you receive, depending\u00a0on the billing option you select.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is there a credit check when I sign up?<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is the contract term?<\/td>\n20 years. However, you may end the contract at any time. Sunscription\u00a0requires 90 days\u2019 notice of cancellation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is there an “exit fee” for leaving the contract early?<\/td>\nNone. Sunscription\u00a0requires 90 days\u2019 notice of cancellation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What are my billing options?<\/td>\nSunscription only offers automatic payments. Customers who select ACH payments will save 20% on the energy generated by their subscriptions, while customers on automatic debit or credit card payments will save 17%.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

When will my subscription go live? When will I start to see credits on my utility bill?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This depends on when the community solar garden to which you are assigned is completed. Sunscription says that most new subscribers will begin earning solar credits in the next 3-6 months, or sooner if there is availability in operating solar gardens. The Community Solar Standard Disclosure Form you receive from Sunscription\/US Solar includes the month they expect your subscription to go live in the \u201cSubscription Specifications\u201d section. Once you sign up you can also check your customer portal for updates on your project.<\/p>\n

What happens if I move?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you move within your current utility territory you can take your community solar subscription with you. If you move outside of the utility territory, you can assign your subscription to someone else. (That person must first properly enroll in the community solar program, including reviewing all of the applicable IPA Disclosure forms.) You also can cancel with no penalty by providing proof of your move. If you are moving you must give Sunscription\u00a090 days\u2019 written notice. During that period the\u00a0community solar provider will still bill you for the solar produced, and you will still receive bill\u00a0credits if your account is still active.<\/p>\n

Can I sign up for this\u00a0offer and a real-time pricing program?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, you can participate in Sunscription\u2019s community solar program alongside ComEd\u2019s Hourly Pricing program or Ameren\u2019s Power Smart Pricing plan.<\/p>\n

How do I sign up?<\/strong><\/p>\n

To enroll in Sunscription\u2019s community solar program, visit www.sunscription.com\/programs\/illinois<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0CUB recommends\u00a0comparing multiple offers before signing up. See all offers available to you at\u00a0www.SolarintheCommunity.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Have you signed up for a community solar program?<\/strong>\u00a0Let us know about your experience!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This is an evaluation of Sunscription\u2019s (US Solar) community solar offering. (If you are not already\u00a0familiar with community solar, we recommend reading our Introduction to Community Solar first.) How will signing up for this\u00a0community solar offer affect my electric bill? Sunscription will look at your energy usage history to determine your subscription size, measured in kilowatts (kW). Each month your subscription will produce solar energy, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Once the community solar project you are assigned to is completed, your monthly electric bill will be reduced by the community solar bill credits your subscription produces. You will also pay a second monthly bill to Sunscription.\u00a0Even though you are now receiving two bills, you will still save money overall. On your utility bill you will see a credit for your community solar subscription. Sunscription\u00a0will bill you\u00a0for the energy generated by your subscription, with a 17% or 20% discount applied, depending on\u00a0the billing option you select. That\u2019s where the savings come in. The total amount you save monthly\u00a0will vary as the solar production of your subscription varies. What about alternative suppliers? All customers, regardless of their alternative electricity supplier, can now receive solar bill credits as part of a community solar program. Click here to learn more about alternative suppliers for consumers in ComEd territory and Ameren territory. What does CUB think about this offer? Community solar allows more Illinois consumers to support renewable energy, and CUB is pleased\u00a0to see more offers hit the market. We recommend comparing multiple offers and understanding all the terms before signing up for\u00a0community solar. Always read your contract thoroughly. This chart summarizes key points about the Sunscription\u00a0deal: What utility territory does the company serve? Ameren and ComEd. Does the company offer savings? Yes. Sunscription\u00a0offers 17% or 20% off the utility default supply\u00a0rate for the community solar bill credits you receive, depending\u00a0on the billing option you select. Is there a credit check when I sign up? None What is the contract term? 20 years. However, you may end the contract at any time. Sunscription\u00a0requires 90 days\u2019 notice of cancellation. Is there an “exit fee” for leaving the contract early? None. Sunscription\u00a0requires 90 days\u2019 notice of cancellation. What are my billing options? Sunscription only offers automatic payments. Customers who select ACH payments will save 20% on the energy generated by their subscriptions, while customers on automatic debit or credit card payments will save 17%. When will my subscription go live? When will I start to see credits on my utility bill? This depends on when the community solar garden to which you are assigned is completed. Sunscription says that most new subscribers will begin earning solar credits in the next 3-6 months, or sooner if there is availability in operating solar gardens. The Community Solar Standard Disclosure Form you receive from Sunscription\/US Solar includes the month they expect your subscription to go live in the \u201cSubscription Specifications\u201d section. Once you sign up you can also check your customer portal for updates on your project. What happens if I move? If you move within your current utility territory you can take your community solar subscription with you. 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