EnergyCredit Program

Illinois + New York · Lower Your Electric Bill · No Rooftop Solar Required

Check if you can
lower your electric bill.

If you have an Ameren Illinois, ComEd, National Grid, or NYSEG account, you may qualify for utility-approved bill credits through community solar. No rooftop panels. No upfront equipment cost. No complicated first step.

Already have your utility bill? Upload it here.

Focused on Ameren Illinois, ComEd, National Grid, and NYSEG No rooftop solar and no upfront equipment cost Upload a bill or start with a quick eligibility check Priority enrollment may be available for SNAP and Medicaid households

How the savings work

Lower bills without putting solar on your roof

Community solar uses larger solar farms that are already connected to the same grid your utility uses. Instead of installing panels at home, you are matched to a qualifying program and receive the savings through credits tied to your electric account.

The key point is simple: your power stays on as usual, your utility account stays in place, and you get a clearer path to checking whether bill savings are available in your area.

How enrollment works →
5–25%
Typical savings range, depending on the utility program and your account
$0
Cost to enroll in any program we manage
No rooftop solar
Nothing gets installed on your home
Utility-approved
Programs are tied to your existing electric account

Start here

Simple answers before you do anything else

Most people have the same questions first. Is this real? Do I need panels? Do I change my electric company? Why do you need my bill?


What people are saying

Real experiences from real subscribers

The representative explained how community solar farms work and how we essentially save money for subscribing to our nearest solar farm. It's pretty cool and I wish more people knew about this initiative. Easy sign up, and a clean conscience about going a little greener!

Hannah

Truly the easiest way to impact the world by supporting renewable energy through opting into a local solar farm and saving money on my utility bill. Solar panels aren't an option for me since I'm in a condo building, so after learning about how community solar worked, it was an easy decision.

Kene

The representative explained the program clearly, answered all questions completely and concisely, walked us through the set-up process, and did all in an extremely professional manner. We have saved each month since making the switch.

Matt


Priority enrollment

SNAP, Medicaid & income-qualified households

Many community solar programs reserve capacity — and offer higher discount rates — for households already receiving means-tested benefits. If you receive SNAP, Medicaid, or qualify under your state's low-income utility guidelines, you may be eligible for priority placement.

Learn about income-qualified programs →

Currently open

Programs we're enrolling now

View all programs →
AmerenOpen
IL · via Ampion
20%
estimated bill savings·5-yr plan

Illinois expansion in progress.

LMI

Tiers 2-5 on bill or benefits award letter. Medicaid, Housing, SSI. No cards. Budget billing OK.

ComEdOpen
IL · via Ampion
20%
estimated bill savings·5-yr plan

LMI

benefits award letter. Medicaid, Housing, SSI. No cards

Xcel EnergyOpen
MN · via Ampion
10%
estimated bill savings·5-yr plan

Minnesota Xcel customers eligible for community solar garden subscriptions.

LMI

Copy of bill < 90 days. Benefits award letter: Medicaid, Housing, SSI. No cards