About Clearway Community Solar
Our Vision, Your Clean Energy Future
Why We Do What We Do
At Clearway Community Solar, we believe in a clean energy future. And we believe that doing your part shouldn’t be hard or a hassle. It should not be costly or overly complex.
We have designed a solar energy program that makes supporting renewable energy both accessible and practical. In short, we make renewable, reachable. We make it easy to do your part.
The Clearway Mission
Clearway’s mission is to make clean, competitive, and reliable energy; to do good by our customers, our communities, our environment, and our people; and, to be an enduring company that makes these things – and even more – possible.
Who is Clearway?
Clearway Energy Group is accelerating the world’s transformation to a clean energy future. Built for 21st century energy markets, Clearway is focused on providing customers with the power they need and the customer experience they deserve. With assets across 28 states, more than 500 employees and the capacity to power about 2.7 million homes, Clearway is bringing reliable and clean power to market. The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; and New York City, NY.
Our History
Clearway Community Solar was born. In January 2015, we began reaching out to residents in Massachusetts about the benefits of community solar. But we didn’t stop there— in less than two years we have expanded into Minnesota and New York.
Not only did our message resonate with customers in that first year, but many began experiencing the benefits firsthand. By July 2015, our first solar farm in Freetown, Massachusetts was operational and generating credits for initial customers in the neighboring South Shore area.
One year after activating our first solar farm in Massachusetts, we energized a second one in Pepperell in July 2016. Three months later, another farm in Spencer was energized and immediately served notice as one of the largest community solar farms in the nation, now serving more than 1,500 customers.
In 2017, we began construction, completed and activated our first solar farm in Minnesota (Pine Island) and quickly added four more in the state. Growth also took hold in Massachusetts where we currently manage 10 active solar farms. Impressive growth for sure – and our story is only beginning!
Two years later, our Community Solar program has thrived in New York, Massachusetts, and Minnesota, as well as expanded into Illinois. We are an approved vendor of the Illinois Shines program and have a number of solar farms in development. Clearway Community Solar currently supports 15,000 customers and is growing.
Our Values
Passion
We are passionate about building a sustainable energy future and sharing that passion with forward-thinking people like you. We want to spread the idea that solar energy is a practical and impactful way to improve the current and future state of our environment.
Community
Community defines us. We are inclusive, optimistic and motivated to live eco-consciously every day. We share a sense of responsibility and camaraderie in our vision for the future of energy.
Environmental Sustainability
We are forward thinkers who understand that energy can be limitless, not finite. Clean, not harmful. Sustainable, and not wasteful. We put the environment first because we realize when we take care of the Earth, it takes care of us.
Innovation
We are pioneers who strive to influence smarter energy choices globally and locally. For us, innovation is not about riding the latest trend– it’s about creating sustainable solutions that positively impact the world. We are committed to educating consumers on the practicality and unlimited benefits of locally-generated solar energy.
Integrity
We stand confidently behind the expertise of our team and the quality of our leading technology. Our goal is to establish customer loyalty and brand longevity by providing an unparalleled customer experience in each community we serve.
Big Ideas, Dedicated Focus
Clearway is one of the largest clean energy companies in the United States. Including assets owned by its affiliate, Clearway Energy Inc., Clearway’s operating footprint of renewable energy projects includes 2.8 GW of wind, 1.1 GW of utility solar, and over 300 MW of distributed and Community Solar.[1]
[1] MW figures reflect ownership, as opposed to gross MW capacity, across all facilities as of August 2018.
Clearway Gives Back
At Clearway, the local community is at the heart of what we do. Our efforts and company values come together in concert to support local organizations that align with our vision for a clean energy future, alongside social initiatives that we believe are important for communities nationwide and around the world
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2021 Sustainability Report
Clearway Energy Group works to create a sustainable future by providing affordable, reliable, clean power to customers and communities across the country. We seek to set an example for the renewable energy industry by focusing on sustainable operations while continuously growing our company.
See What Our Customers Have to Say
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Saves me money and with the auto pay makes it so easy.
I’m very pleased that Clearway has lowered my utility bill while helping safe the environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Clearway Community Solar a legitimate business?
Yes, Clearway Community Solar, LLC is a legitimate business. Founded in 2015, the solar energy company develops and operates local solar farms in communities throughout the United States. The company additionally manages subscriptions to the solar farms. Those who subscribe to Clearway’s solar farms contribute clean solar energy that is sent directly to the local power grid. In return, subscribers receive solar credits for the same energy generated from their subscription to help with their utility costs. These solar bill credits can lower the balance from their utility company and result in long-term savings. Clearway Community Solar is the largest Community Solar provider in the United States, with over 17,000 residential and small business customers, and over 300 municipal and commercial subscribers. Clearway Community Solar is a division of Clearway Energy Group, one of the largest clean energy companies in the nation.
- What is Community Solar?
Community Solar, sometimes called “shared solar,” is a solar energy sharing program that offers universal support of renewable energy to residents (homeowners and renters alike), businesses, non-profits, educational institutions, hospitals, faith-based organizations, and municipalities without solar panel installation on properties. Customers subscribe to a local solar farm to support renewable power for their community, and in return, receive bill credits (which we call “solar bill credits”) that help reduce utility charges. The program is a convenient, roofless solar solution that helps customers save on energy costs, while also bringing local jobs and economic development to communities.
- Who is Clearway Community Solar?
Clearway Community Solar is a developer and operator of local solar farms that manages customer subscriptions to the solar farms. Clearway Community Solar is the largest Community Solar provider in the United States, with over 20,000 residential and small business customers, and over 100 municipal and commercial subscribers. Clearway Community Solar is a division of Clearway Energy Group, one of the largest clean energy companies in the nation.
- Is Clearway Community Solar a utility company?
Clearway Community Solar is not a utility company, nor does Clearway Community Solar replace a utility company or utility charges. Clearway Community Solar customers will continue to receive a bill from their utility company; utility charges are reduced by the solar bill credits. Customers are responsible for any remaining balance to their utility bill. Clearway customers are invoiced separately by Clearway for their Community Solar charges, or the cost of their solar bill credits, at the rate determined by the customer’s Clearway Customer Agreement.
- Is Clearway Community Solar a Retail Electric Supplier?
Clearway Community Solar is not a Retail Electric Supplier or Alternative Retail Electric Supplier (ARES). Clearway Community Solar does not provide energy supply to a customer’s property. The solar power generated by Community Solar farms is sent to the local power grids, rather than directly to a customer’s property, replacing polluted energy sources on the grid with 100% renewable power from a solar farm. Customer’s receive solar bill credits for the solar power generated by their subscribed allocation of a solar farm. These solar bill credits help reduce utility charges in return for the support of renewable power generation, but the solar power itself does not go to a customer’s property and the solar farm output does not replace a customer’s energy supply.
- What areas does Clearway Community Solar service?
Clearway Community Solar currently offers Community Solar subscriptions in Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois, and New York (Hudson Valley) and additionally provides service to Colorado customers. To find out if a home or business is in our serviceable footprint, you can contact one of our Energy Consultants at 1-866-520-2711 or communitysolarsales@clearwayenergy.com.
- Where are the Clearway Community Solar farms located?
Currently, Clearway Community Solar farms are located in Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and New York. Some farms are active, and some are in development. Clearway is continuing to expand our footprint in current markets and exploring new ones.
- How many Community Solar farms does Clearway Community Solar have?
Clearway is the largest Community Solar provider in the United States. Clearway Community Solar’s portfolio includes over 55 active solar farms currently producing solar power, with over 50 solar farms in development across service regions. To date, our active solar farms have produced over 800 million kWh of solar power.*
*Clearway Community Solar farm power generation as of April 2021.
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