Unlock Guaranteed Solar Savings On Your CMP Electric Bills

Join thousands of your Maine neighbors who are saving 15% on their energy costs while supporting clean, renewable energy

Plus, enroll online for free and get a $50 gift card as a thank you for supporting clean energy

What Is Community Solar?

A Solar Subscription
For CMP Customers

Solar Gardens by Syncarpha has been transforming the way communities access clean energy since 2009. 

Through our community solar program, homeowners, renters, and businesses served by CMP can subscribe to our off-site solar projects and secure a share of the energy produced.

With no upfront costs, you can enjoy savings on your energy bills while supporting a sustainable future—no rooftop panels required.

What Is Community Solar?

A Solar Subscription For CMP Customers

Solar Gardens by Syncarpha has been transforming the way communities access clean energy since 2009. 

With our community solar program, homeowners, renters, and businesses receiving electricity from CMP can subscribe to our off-site solar projects and reserve a portion of the project’s energy output.

At no upfront, you can save on your energy bills and contribute to a greener future—all without installing solar panels on your roof.

Step 1

You Join

You enroll in our Community Solar project for free in minutes. Enter some some basic utility info and we'll connect you to a local project.

Step 2

We Produce

Our solar gardens produce clean energy in to the power grid. That clean energy is allocated to you in the form of credits on your electric bill.

Step 3

You Benefit

Purchase your credits at a guaranteed 15% discount separately and save the difference. You support clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, and save!

Benefits

Everybody Wins
With Solar Gardens

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Subscriber Benefits

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Maine Benefits

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Grid Benefits

FAQ

Frequently Asked
Questions

There’s no cost to join Community Solar with Solar Gardens! There are no annual fees or maintenance fees either. You simply join for free, then purchase the solar credits you receive (these credits reduce your electric bill) at a guaranteed discount.

Solar Gardens subscribers’ savings vary by project. For Central Maine Power customers, we offer a guaranteed 15% discount on the solar credits you receive, which can save you hundreds of dollars each year.

Enrollment is easy and can be completed in just a few minutes from your computer. Our enrollment form will walk you through the entire process but feel free to reach out to our support team for enrollment assistance.

No, you will still receive electricity through Central Maine Power; there’s no need to cancel or change!

Solar Gardens sends its solar energy directly to the power grid, and then CMP credits your electric bill directly.

As a Community Solar subscriber, you, alongside several other residents receive a “share” of the energy output of an off-site solar project at no upfront cost. Your “share” size will cover about 85-90% of your annual electricity usage.

Each month, you will receive credit on your electric bills for the electricity produced by your share of the solar panels, reducing what you pay your utility provider.

Then you’re invoiced separately for the credits you received at a guaranteed discount. You only pay for credits after they’re applied to your electric bill which makes Community Solar a great renewable energy option.

Yes! Even if you don’t own your home, you can still join Community Solar with Solar Gardens. As long as you live in the same utility service area as the project, you can subscribe. Plus, if you move within the same utility service area, you can take your subscription with you.

Email Support

[email protected]

Phone Support

(888) 55-SOLAR

Start My Solar Journey Today

What’re you waiting for? Join a community solar garden for free in minutes and contribute to Maine’s sustainability efforts.

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Deirdre P.

Solar Gardens subscriber

5/5

“I have loved Community Solar. No solar panels on the house and transparent billing make this program a no-brainer!”

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Joel N.

Solar Gardens subscriber

5/5

“Signup is very easy and doesn’t require face-to-face contact. Billing is straightforward, automatic and well-explained.”

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Emanuel Sadler

Solar Gardens subscriber

5/5

“I feel great being a part of a solar community! Everyone I’ve spoken to or emailed has been very patient and kind.”

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