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Clearway: An Approved Vendor of Illinois Shines
Clearway Community Solar is an Approved Vendor of the Illinois Shines program, also known as the Adjustable Block Program or “ABP.” Illinois Shines is a state-administered program for new solar development and solar PV systems. Clearway’s Community Solar farms produce local solar power, and the Renewable Energy Credits, or “RECs” are sold to the Illinois Shines program to help Illinois reach its renewable energy goals.
Learn more about Illinois Shines and its incentives by downloading this brochure.
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With Clearway, you’ve taken the first step toward reducing your energy costs with a renewable power solution you can count on: Community Solar.
When you subscribe to one of our Community Solar farms, you will enjoy several benefits and it’s important to us that you understand how the program works—and feel great about it!
Below are important program details and a savings estimate for your home.
Below are important program details.
How Community Solar Works
Clearway builds and operates solar farms in . Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified via email when space becomes available.
Subscribers support 100% local, renewable energy without green power premiums or Retail Electric gimmicks. There is no rooftop installation, no enrollment fees, and there are never any maintenance fees.
In return for your subscription and support of locally produced renewable energy, you will receive solar bill credits directly on your utility bill that reduce your electricity charges.
Clearway's Terms of Service includes convenient cancellation terms, including a $0 cancellation fee.1
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The Community Solar Process & Savings Guarantee
Clearway Community Solar farms produce renewable solar electricity that goes to your local power grid. Polluted energy sources are replaced with clean ones.
Then, you receive solar bill credits automatically applied to your utility bill, reducing your costs. Because it pays to support renewable power.
You pay Clearway for the solar bill credits and receive a GUARANTEED discount every month.2 Replace dirty power on the grid with clean power and pay less for the cost of the solar bill credits.
You pay Clearway for the solar bill credits and receive a discount every month.1 Replace dirty power on the grid with clean power and pay less for the cost of the solar bill credits.
This means for every $1.00 you receive in solar bill credits that reduce your electric costs, you only pay Clearway .
Subscribers will remain a utility customer and responsible for the utility bill.
My Savings Estimate
Customer savings are determined by the value of solar bill credits (credit rate per kWh) and the Clearway charges for those solar bill credits (subscription rate per kWh). See current rates below.
My Savings Estimate
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Your Estimated Year 1 Savings
Your Estimated Term Savings
1 New residential customers only. Customers may cancel their Clearway Community Solar subscription with a minimum of 90 days’ notice. Customers on active farms who receive invoices from Clearway Community Solar will be required to pay their invoices for the periods through the 90-day notice period. Subject to the terms of the Community Solar Agreement, the cancellation fee ranges from $0-$200 in the Clearway Community Solar Agreement. Subject to credit approval and a 20-year agreement.
2 Savings based on a guaranteed 20% discount on the value of the net metering credits generated by your allocation from the Community Solar system, value depends on the utility price to compare. Customers not on their utility default supply service rate may not receive the same savings or any savings. The impact of the solar bill credits on the utility charges can vary month to month due to seasonal variances affecting solar energy production. Actual savings may vary in the event the customer (i) cancels early, (ii) does not receive credits, or (iii) receives a reduced credit amount due to utility errors or delays. Clearway is not responsible for utility delays in applying solar bill credits. Refer to the community solar Terms of Service for agreement terms.
3 Calculation based on the estimated 9030 kWh of solar production in year 1. For more information about this calculation visit the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
1 New residential customers only. Customers may cancel their Clearway Community Solar subscription with a minimum of 60 days’ notice. Customers on active farms who receive invoices from Clearway Community Solar will be required to pay their invoices for up to 6 months of billing after expiration of the 60-day notice period. Subject to the terms of the Community Solar Agreement, the cancellation fee ranges from $0-$200. Subject to credit approval and a 20-year agreement.
2 Savings based on a guaranteed 7% discount on the solar bill credits generated by your allocation from the Community Solar system. The impact of the solar bill credits on the utility charges can vary month to month due to seasonal variances affecting solar energy production. Actual savings may vary in the event the customer (i) cancels early, (ii) does not receive credits, or (iii) receives a reduced credit amount due to utility errors or delays. Clearway is not responsible for utility delays in applying solar bill credits. Refer to the community solar contract for agreement terms.
3 Calculation based on the estimated 9030 kWh of solar production in year 1. For more information about this calculation visit the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
1 New residential customers only. Customers may cancel their Clearway Community Solar subscription with a minimum of 90 days’ notice. Customers on active farms who receive invoices from Clearway Community Solar will be required to pay their invoices for the periods through the 90-day notice period. Subject to the terms of the Community Solar Agreement, the cancellation fee ranges from $0-$200 in the Clearway Community Solar Agreement. Subject to credit approval and a 20-year agreement.
2 Savings based on a guaranteed 10% discount on the solar bill credits generated by your allocation from the Community Solar system. The impact of the solar bill credits on the utility charges can vary month to month due to seasonal variances affecting solar energy production. Actual savings may vary in the event the customer (i) cancels early, (ii) does not receive credits, or (iii) receives a reduced credit amount due to utility errors or delays. Clearway is not responsible for utility delays in applying solar bill credits. Refer to the community solar contract for agreement terms.
3 Calculation based on the estimated 9030 kWh of solar production in year 1. For more information about this calculation visit the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
1 Customer savings are determined by the value of solar bill credits (credit rate per kWh) and the Clearway charges for those solar bill credits (subscription rate per kWh). The impact of the solar bill credits on the utility charges can vary month to month due to seasonal variances affecting solar energy production. Actual savings may vary in the event the customer (i) cancels early, (ii) does not receive credits, or (iii) receives a reduced credit amount due to utility errors or delays. Clearway is not responsible for utility delays in applying solar bill credits. Refer to the community solar contract for agreement terms.
2 Clearway subscription rate is subject to the 2% annual escalator designated in your Terms of Service.
3 Xcel Energy Enhanced Bill Credit (“EBC”) effective until April 1, 2021. EBC is subject to change annually and Solar Bill Credits may not be immediately available.
4 Calculation based on the estimated 9030 kWh of solar production in year 1. For more information about this calculation visit the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
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Next, please review your Clearway Account Documents, including the Clearway Terms of Service (Agreement) and the Community Solar Facts Label below. Each document is available to download and will additionally be sent to your registered email address upon submission.
Understanding Key Program Terms
The Community Solar Facts Label is your go-to summary of key program contractual terms featured in the Clearway Terms of Service (Agreement), as well as the Massachusetts Illinois New York Disclosure Form, which you will sign on the next page.
- Review Clearway Terms of Service (Agreement)
- Review Community Solar Facts Label
- Review Clearway Terms of Service (Agreement)
- Review Community Solar Facts Label
- Review Clearway Terms of Service (Agreement)
- Review Community Solar Facts Label
- Review Clearway Terms of Service (Agreement)
- Review Community Solar Facts Label
Upload Your Utility Bill
Last step! Upload Your Utility Bill
There is one final step to complete your enrollment. Clearway is required to collect a recent utility bill to verify your account and home energy consumption.
This is a requirement with your utility to facilitate your solar bill credits, and it also helps Clearway ensure you are sized to the appropriate portion of the Community Solar farm.
Please be sure to provide all full pages of your utility bill with complete and legible images to ensure processing of your account. Partial utility bills or partial images will not be accepted.
Set Up Autopay
Enjoy the convenience of having your bill automatically paid and get a $40 bill credit on your Clearway invoice when you authorize automatic payments. Terms and Conditions apply, see below for details.*
Why Choose AutoPay
Convenience
Your bill is paid automatically, on time and off your mind
Choice
Choose bank draft or debit/credit card
Security
Your payment information is protected & secure
Rewards
Get rewarded with Clearway bill credits.
Thank you for your interest in joining a Community Solar farm with Clearway.
Unfortunately, an error has occurred and we were unable to process your soft credit score.
It is possible we may need a bit more information, and one of our helpful Energy Consultants will be able to assist you. Please call 1.866.520.2711 or email communitysolarsales@clearwayenergy.com to take the next steps.
Your Address is Outside of Clearway’s Serviceable Region
Thank you for your interest in Clearway Community Solar. At this time, Clearway does not have any available Community Solar farms in your Massachusetts region.
We are focused on growing renewable energy generation across Massachusetts and are actively exploring new areas to develop our Community Solar projects. We appreciate you sharing your information, and will reach out when we have a Community Solar farm available for your home.
If you feel you have reached this message in error, or have additional questions, please email communitysolarsales@clearwayenergy.com or call 1.866.520.2711 to speak to an energy consultant.
Thank you for your interest in renewable energy with Clearway!
Thank you for your interest in joining a Community Solar farm with Clearway.
We regret to inform you that we are unable to approve your application due to your credit score. But there’s still good news!
We can help you secure your space on a Community Solar farm with a co-signer. If you’d like to explore this option and complete enrollment, please call 1-866-520-3833 Mon-Sat, 10am – 6pm CST to learn more. Or, you can schedule an appointment at your convenience by visiting our online scheduling page.
Additionally, in evaluating your application, Experian, the consumer reporting agency identified below, provided us with information that in whole or in part influenced our decision. Please note that Experian played no part in our decision and is unable to supply specific reasons why we have denied your application. You have a right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to know the information contained in your credit file at Experian. It can be obtained by contacting or writing Experian Information Solutions, Inc. at 888-397-3742, 475 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 or through their website at www.experian.com. You also have the right to a free copy of your report from Experian, if you request it no later than 60 days after you receive this notice. In addition, if you find that any information contained in your credit report is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to dispute the matter with the reporting agency.
If you have any questions about the credit score please contact Experian at the address above. If you have any additional questions about this letter, please contact If you have any additional questions about this letter, please contact Clearway Community Solar, P.O Box 3528, Houston, Texas 77253-3528, Attention: Credit Department, or toll-free at 1-855-712-7508.
Notice: The federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age (with certain limited exceptions); because all or part of the applicant’s income derives from any public assistance program; or because the applicant has in good faith exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. The federal agency that administers compliance with this law concerning this creditor is Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20580).
Thank You for Completing Your Enrollment Documentation!
Thank you! Here’s what happens next.
Account Verification
Clearway will review the documents you’ve provided, ensure your household meets the program qualifications, and work with your utility to confirm your account.* This may take up to 7 business days. If any further information or adjustments are needed, Clearway will contact you using the phone number and email provided.
Your Enrollment
Once your documents are approved, Clearway will email you an executed Disclosure Form or Agency Document in addition to your Terms of Service (Agreement) and Community Solar Facts Label to confirm your enrollment.
New Customer Welcome!
You will also receive a new customer Welcome Kit mailed to your home that includes your Clearway account number and more helpful information. Plus, Clearway will keep in touch over email and keep you informed as to when your assigned Community Solar farm will be placed in service.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about the enrollment process or your Clearway Community Solar account, please email communitysolarsales@clearwayenergy.com.
*Subject to a soft credit check approval. The soft credit check will not impact your credit score. You will be notified by Clearway as to the results of the soft credit check at the email address provided on the account. If you do not meet the program credit requirements, you will not be enrolled in the Community Solar program.
Coming Soon
At this time, we offer Community Solar farms in Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Minnesota, and Colorado. We are expanding to new states rapidly and continuing to grow our program in our existing footprint. Please check back in the future to see if we will start offering subscription services in your state.
Join Waitlist
At this time, our Minnesota Community Solar farms are currently at capacity and new customers are being added to a waitlist.
Although you'll be on a wait list, spots are opening up at all times, so with your information we will be able to let you know when a spots opens for you and get you subscribed.
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Illinois Program Terms & Conditions:
Limited time offer. Customers may cancel their Clearway Community Solar subscription with a minimum of 60 days’ notice. Customers on active farms who receive invoices from Clearway Community Solar will be required to pay their invoices for the periods through the 60-day notice period. Subject to the terms of the Community Solar Agreement, the cancellation fee ranges from $0-$200. Per the terms of this special offer, the cancellation fee will be waived.
Massachusetts Program Terms & Conditions:
Limited time offer. Customers may cancel their Clearway Community Solar subscription with a minimum of 90 days’ notice. Customers on active farms who receive invoices from Clearway Community Solar will be required to pay their invoices for the periods through the 90-day notice period. You will be responsible for all Monthly Payments and accrued fees due from the date you provide us written Notice of Cancellation up to six (6) full months of Clearway billing cycles after expiration of the notice period. Subject to the terms of the Community Solar Agreement, the cancellation fee ranges from $0-$200. Per the terms of this special offer, the cancellation fee will be waived.
New York Program Terms & Conditions:
Limited time offer. Customers may cancel their Clearway Community Solar subscription with a minimum of 90 days’ notice. Customers on active farms who receive invoices from Clearway Community Solar will be required to pay their invoices for the periods through the 90-day notice period. Subject to the terms of the Community Solar Agreement, the cancellation fee ranges from $0-$200. Per the terms of this special offer, the cancellation fee will be waived.
What is an Alternative Energy Supplier?
Do you receive energy supply from a company other than your utility? If so, you may be signed up for a retail energy plan with an alternative supplier. Please select YES. If you receive energy supply through your utility, please select NO.
Still unsure? Select I DON'T KNOW.
Reference Code
Please enter the reference code provided by your Clearway authorized agent. Don’t have a reference code? No problem! Simply leave this field blank.
Find Your Meter Number
Your meter number is needed to verify your utility account and ensures that the solar bill credits from your solar subscription are accurately applied to your utility bill.
Your meter number is located near the top of the second page of your utility bill, under “METER INFORMATION.” Please see the image below to locate your meter number.
Your meter number is located near the top of the third page of your utility bill, under “Electric Service Residential Billing.” Please see the image below to locate your meter number.
Finding Your Energy Usage
Your energy usage is used to correctly size your subscription to the solar farm, and is listed on the first page of your utility bill.
Please see the image below to find your energy usage for one month. You may select any month from your utility bill.
Find Your Electric Choice ID
Find Your Utility Account Number
Your utility account number is needed to verify your utility account and annual energy usage. This data will be used to assign a solar subscription size that makes sense for your property to best lower, or offset, your energy supply charges.
Your Electric Choice ID is needed to verify your utility account and annual energy usage. This data will be used to assign a solar subscription size that makes sense for your property to best lower, or offset, your energy supply charges.
Your Electric Choice ID is located close to the top, right hand corner of the second page of your utility bill. Please see the image below to locate your Electric Choice ID.
Your utility account number is located at the top, left hand side of the first page of your utility bill. Please see the image below to locate your utility account number.
$0 CANCELLATION FEE PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Program Terms & Conditions vary by region.
Illinois Program Terms & Conditions:
Limited time offer. Customers may cancel their Clearway Community Solar subscription with a minimum of 90 days’ notice. Customers on active farms who receive invoices from Clearway Community Solar will be required to pay their invoices for the periods through the 90-day notice period. Subject to the terms of the Community Solar Agreement, the cancellation fee ranges from $0-$200. Per the terms of this special offer, the cancellation fee will be waived.
Massachusetts Program Terms & Conditions:
Limited time offer. Customers may cancel their Clearway Community Solar subscription with a minimum of 90 days’ notice. Customers on active farms who receive invoices from Clearway Community Solar will be required to pay their invoices for the periods through the 90-day notice period. You will be responsible for all Monthly Payments and accrued fees due from the date you provide us written Notice of Cancellation up to six (6) full months of Clearway billing cycles after expiration of the notice period. Subject to the terms of the Community Solar Agreement, the cancellation fee ranges from $0-$200. Per the terms of this special offer, the cancellation fee will be waived.
New York Program Terms & Conditions:
Limited time offer. Customers may cancel their Clearway Community Solar subscription with a minimum of 90 days’ notice. Customers on active farms who receive invoices from Clearway Community Solar will be required to pay their invoices for the periods through the 90-day notice period. Subject to the terms of the Community Solar Agreement, the cancellation fee ranges from $0-$200. Per the terms of this special offer, the cancellation fee will be waived.
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In evaluating your application, Experian, the consumer reporting agency identified below, provided us with information that in whole or in part influenced our decision. You have a right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to know the information contained in your credit file at Experian. It can be obtained by contacting or writing Experian Information Solutions, Inc. at 1-888-397-3742, 475 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 or through their website at www.experian.com. You also have the right to a free copy of your report from Experian, if you request it no later than 90 days after you receive this notice. In addition, if you find that any information contained in your credit report is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to dispute the matter with the reporting agency.
If you have any questions about your credit score please contact or write Experian at 888-397-3742, 475 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, or through their website at www.experian.com. If you have any additional questions about this letter, please contact Clearway Community Solar, P.O Box 3528, Houston, Texas 77253-3528, Attention: Credit Department, or toll-free at 1-855-712-7508.
Notice: The federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age (with certain limited exceptions); because all or part of the applicant’s income derives from any public assistance program; or because the applicant has in good faith exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. The federal agency that administers compliance with this law concerning this creditor is Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20580).