Are you one of the millions of Americans who can’t put solar panels on your roof? We have good news: you can still benefit from solar energy—with community solar!

Community solar, sometimes called “shared solar,” makes it possible for everyone to save with solar. That includes condo and apartment dwellers, renters, and homeowners who can’t—or don’t want to—install solar on their roofs.

Wait, so where do the panels go if not on your roof? Out in your community! The solar arrays are located somewhere in your area, like a field, building, or parking lot.

The way it works is: You sign up to participate in a community solar project in your community. Then, you get to enjoy the benefits and savings from your share of the electricity they produce! The cost is often less than what you’d pay your utility company.