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Save 10% annually on your electricity bills*
Subscribe to a New York solar farm and save on your monthly electricity bill.
No rooftop panels
No fees
Guaranteed savings
Every New York resident can save with community solar
Erie County is excited to announce the Erie County Low Income Program for Sustainable Energy (ECLIPSE) to provide residents with Community Solar and electricity savings of up to 10%.
The program is available to all Erie County homeowners and renters who are benefiting from the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), as well as other income-eligible residents who qualify. Get started today!
What is community solar?
*Average annual savings for New York households. Actual savings can vary based on factors including usage and weather.
Instead of installing panels on your own rooftop, connect to a local solar farm and get the benefits of solar no matter where you live.
How it works:
We build community solar farms across New York, delivering clean, accessible energy to everyone.
We send the power produced from these projects into the grid and receive solar credits.
When you become a subscriber, we apply these solar credits to your monthly utility bill.
You pay this discounted utility bill through your same utility provider – no signup or cancellation fees.
Subscribe today in just minutes
Sign up for free to get your savings started right away. No solar equipment or credit check needed. Subscribe today as spaces are limited!
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Enter your zip code to find your local solar farm
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Sign up and securely provide your utility account information
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Your savings start automatically as soon as your solar farm is up and running
Why community solar?
Save money
Thanks to New York energy policy, subscribers are guaranteed to save on their electricity costs.
Help the planet
Community solar farms can power thousands of homes without releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.
No hassles or fees
No equipment to buy and no long-term contracts to sign. Cancel anytime without penalty.
Create local jobs
We invest in training and job creation within the communities where we build solar farms.
Questions about ECLIPSE?
Frequently-asked questions about the Erie County program.
Who is Ampion?
Ampion is a Community Solar company that connects New York residents to solar farms and electricity savings. Erie County is partnering with Ampion to administer electricity savings through New York's Community Solar program.
How does Community Solar work?
When you sign up for Community Solar, you provide a copy of you electricity bill to be matched with a local solar farm. You are assigned a share of the energy produced by the solar farm based on your electricity usage. That “share” of energy appears on your electricity bill in the form of renewable energy credits. You save 10% on your renewable energy credits, lowering your electricity bills.
How much money will I save?
You can expect to save about 10% on electricity costs.
Will my utility company change?
No. You will receive and pay your electricity bill as normal.
Will I have to wait to see credits on my electricity bill?
Yes, you will likely have to wait to see renewable energy credits on your electricity bill. While we do our best to match you to an active solar farm, there are limited spots available. We will notify you once your solar farm goes live and starts producing electricity.
Who is eligible for ECLIPSE?
Erie County residents who are receiving government assistance such as HEAP, Medicare, or SNAP are eligible. You must have an active electric utility account.
What if I decide to move?
If you are moving within Erie County and within the same utility service territory, you can take your subscription with you! If you're moving to a different utility service territory within Erie County, please let us know 3 months before you move.
