Save on annual electricity costs with Nexamp Community Solar.

Remain with your current utility and generate credits to reduce your annual electricity costs.

Enter your zip code to get started:

No solar panels to install on your roof

Open to homeowners and renters

No upfront costs

As a thank you, you’ll receive a $75 Visa e-Gift Card†

Just for signing up! - a little way to say “thanks” for helping us save the planet.

COMMUNITY SOLAR

Illinois Solar for All

Solar Star Urbana Landfill East, Urbana, IL

Solar Star Urbana Landfill Central, Urbana, IL

The two co-located arrays of Solar Star Urbana Landfill East and Solar Star Urbana Landfill Central that make up this project occupy approximately 40 acres on a capped landfill, feature nearly 14,000 solar panels and generate 5.3 MW of renewable energy. These projects deliver savings to low-and-moderate-income (LMI) residents through the Illinois Solar for All program.


The solar farms send solar energy to the grid and subscribers receive credits on their Ameren bill for their share of the energy produced. In addition to individual LMI residents, the City of Urbana is also enrolled in the project and will benefit from the savings provided while helping to support the expansion of clean energy across the area. Sign up today!

It's solar, made simple.

Community Solar offers the benefits of solar savings without the need to install rooftop panels. By subscribing to Nexamp, your current utility account will be linked to a nearby solar farm. Income-eligible residents will save 50% on the community solar credits that lower your annual electricity costs. All other subscribers in the area pay Nexamp for their community solar bill credits at a 15% discount.*

Is Community Solar Right for You?

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You want to save on your annual electricity costs.

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You pay an Ameren or ComEd bill.

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You cannot or do not want to install expensive rooftop panels.

You plan, but are not required, to stay at your current residence for the next year.

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3 Easy Steps to Savings

1

Sign Up to Claim Your Spot

Provide some basic information and your utility account details.

2

Get Assigned to a Farm

As soon as a spot opens up, we'll add you to a farm. We’ll subscribe you to the right amount of solar shares based on your electricity needs. 

3

Save on Electricity Costs

You’ll get a discount on your utility bill in the form of credits. Pay Nexamp for these credits at a discount, helping you save.

Frequently asked questions

Benefits are not immediate. Signing up for Community Solar today reserves your place on a solar farm. Once you’re added to a farm, you'll begin to see Community Solar credits applied to your utility account. We'll keep you informed about your solar farm status with updates sent straight to your inbox.

It’s free to enroll in Nexamp Community Solar. You only pay us for the credits generated at a discount.

The billing process has two steps. First, your share of the solar farm's output is calculated and credited to your utility account as a negative line item—this lowers the amount you owe to your utility provider for that month.

Then, Nexamp bills you for the value of these credits, minus your 50% discount*. For example, if your solar credits are worth $100 and you have a 50% discount, you would save $100 on your utility bill but only pay Nexamp $50. It's similar to purchasing a $100 prepaid gift card for your utility costs at the price of $50.

No. Your power will continue to be delivered by your current utility provider. What we do is supply our energy into their grid. If you ever experience an issue or a power outage, you'll receive the same service from the same team you always have.

You always have the option to change your share of the farm or to cancel without penalty, with 30 days written notice.

Please reach out to us as soon as possible!

Check your Eligibility

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*Income-eligible residents will save 50% on the community solar credits that lower your annual electricity costs. All other subscribers in the area pay Nexamp for their community solar bill credits at a 15% discount. The bill credit price will depend on your utility’s Price to Compare rate. Credits will appear on your utility bill 2-3 billing cycles after the solar farm goes live. Nexamp and this offer are not affiliated with the utility or part of any utility program. If you accept our offer, you would continue to be responsible for a utility bill. Begin the sign up process above to see if you qualify. Customers on municipal aggregation or an alternative retail electricity supplier are still eligible for community solar and can provide a bill to get the most accurate subscription size that meets their needs.

†Nexamp will send the gift card via email within 30 days of receiving a signed Nexamp Community Solar Subscription Agreement and confirmation that all enrollment requirements have been met. Subscriber must provide their promo code when enrolling. Gift cards expire 90 days after issuance. 

Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) programs make solar energy programs available to low-income communities in Illinois. The Illinois Solar For All program is administered by Elevate Energy on behalf of the Illinois Power Agency, an independent state government agency. Click here to learn more.

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