All for Sun , Sun for All
Goat Island Community Solar project in Rhode Island .
As the tiniest state , there ’ s a special sense of community that all Rhode Islanders feel . Of course , each of us takes individual pride in the homes we ’ ve made in this coastal community . But we ’ re also passionate about finding ways to enhance the lives of everyone who calls the Ocean State “ home .” Community solar is a way for residents to do just that .
Whether you ’ re a renter in downtown Providence or you own a home on Narragansett Bay , you can support a more sustainable future for Rhode Island by participating in Arcadia ’ s community solar program . Joining a community solar farm — think solar panel groupings positioned on unused land and / or community buildings — directly helps clean up your local power supply . For no extra cost , you ’ ll enjoy all the benefits of solar power without any of the hassle of installing solar panels .
By adding more solar energy to Rhode Island ’ s grid , you ’ re decreasing the demand for energy generated from fossil fuels and the greenhouse gases they emit . And that ’ s not the only benefit . Community solar also creates jobs , leads to more local investment and funds local government operations .
Anyone who pays a power bill can join a community solar farm . When you join , part of your existing power bill is repurposed toward the solar farm . As the farm generates electricity , you earn credits on your utility bill , so you ’ ll always save on your monthly energy costs ( up to 10 percent , depending on where you live ).
To enroll , just head to Arcadia ’ s website , enter your zip code and utility company to ensure you are eligible and create your account . Pay your power bill automatically through Arcadia ’ s secure platform to receive your solar credits and utility charges in one easy statement , as well as personalized monthly reports showing your energy impact . Thanks to community solar , it ’ s never been easier to take care of your home , Rhode Island . ◆ ARCADIA POWER , 1-866-526-0083 , arcadia . com / nest
Join Rhode Islanders like Vy in bringing solar energy to your state
“ Joining Arcadia was in line with my values and efforts to reduce my impact on the environment ... It ’ s really easy to use , and it ’ s clear for me as a consumer to understand what was going on .”
— Vy , renter , subscriber to the Goat Island community solar farm
Sign up today at arcadia . com / nest , and get $ 75 toward your next utility bill .
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