MySolarCheck

Official-source availability checker

Community Solar Programs by State

Find out whether your state has a broad framework, a utility-specific offer or only limited options. Each page separates policy from actual project availability and links to the responsible public authority.

9

statewide frameworks reviewed

6

utility-specific or targeted markets

20

state pages with official starting points

Statewide program frameworks

The state has an established legal or administrative framework. Open project capacity still varies by utility territory.

CO

Colorado

Statewide framework

Community solar gardens

Colorado law and commission rules support community solar gardens. Available subscriptions depend on utility territory and project capacity.

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CT

Connecticut

State program framework

Shared Clean Energy Facilities

Connecticut supports shared clean-energy facilities through state and utility implementation. Open subscriber capacity varies.

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IL

Illinois

Statewide framework

Illinois Shines community solar

Illinois Shines supports community solar in participating utility territories. Use the official program to verify approved vendors and disclosures.

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ME

Maine

State policy with active review

Net Energy Billing / shared projects

Maine shared-project participation operates under net-energy-billing rules that have changed over time. Verify current treatment and project availability with the PUC and utility.

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MD

Maryland

Statewide framework

Maryland community solar program

Maryland has a state community solar framework. Enrollment remains project- and utility-territory-specific.

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MA

Massachusetts

Statewide framework

SMART community shared solar

Massachusetts supports community shared solar through the SMART framework. Project openings and bill-credit terms vary by utility and project.

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NJ

New Jersey

Statewide framework

Community Solar Energy Program

New Jersey moved from a pilot to a permanent community solar program. Open projects and subscriber availability still vary.

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NM

New Mexico

Statewide framework

New Mexico Community Solar Program

New Mexico has a state community solar program. Project awards, subscriber openings and utility implementation determine actual availability.

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NY

New York

Statewide framework

NY-Sun community solar / Community Distributed Generation

New York has a statewide community-distributed-generation framework, but open subscriptions depend on project capacity and utility territory.

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Utility-specific or targeted programs

Access depends on the serving utility, customer class or an income-qualified pathway.

Limited or no broad statewide enrollment verified

Start with the regulator and serving utility. Distinguish real bill-credit subscriptions from green-power premiums.

Before giving a provider your details

  1. 1. Verify territory and projectA statewide framework does not mean every ZIP code has open capacity.
  2. 2. Combine both billsCompare utility credits with provider charges, fees and escalation.
  3. 3. Read exit termsCheck move, transfer, cancellation and early-termination rules.
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Availability reviewed August 6, 2026. Program rules and open subscriptions change. MySolarCheck links to public authorities but does not enroll customers or sell leads.