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Holiday special—30% off solar credits vs our usual 15%! Limited time.*
No rooftop panels
No change in utility
Guaranteed savings
Maine residents save $ with Community Solar
Start 2026 off right by saving even more money on electricity through Community Solar. Versant customers who sign up by 12/15/25 will receive 30% off their Community Solar credits for the first 4 months, and then 15% after that. Save money while helping Maine produce its own clean energy through local solar farms.
This is not 3rd-party supply, so the supply rate on your Versant bill doesn’t change. Community Solar is a state program providing credits to Mainers to incentivize energy independence and the expansion of clean energy.
It only takes a few minutes– Sign up today and save!
*The 30% discount is applied to Community Solar credits for the first 4 billing cycles after a subscriber is assigned to a solar farm. It then returns to 15%. Available to Versant Bangor Hydro District utility customers who join Ampion through this web page.
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:
Community Solar farms across Maine deliver clean, accessible energy to everyone.
The clean power generated by these projects is sent to the grid, generating solar credits.
We apply solar credits generated by your share of the solar farm to your monthly electric bill.
You save up to 15% on your electric costs year after year, and 30% for the first 4 months!
Subscribe today in just minutes
Sign up for free to get your savings started right away. Our Maine solar farms are producing energy now, so you start saving quickly! Spaces are limited, so subscribe today.
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Enter your zip code to find your local solar farm
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Provide your utility account information securely and complete your signup
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Your savings start automatically after your solar farm is up and running
Why community solar?
Save money
Thanks to Maine's energy policy, subscribers are guaranteed to save on the energy produced by their share of the solar farm.
Help the planet
Community solar farms can power thousands of homes without releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.
No hassles or surprises
There's no equipment to buy and no change to your discount. This is not 3rd party supply, so your savings are guaranteed.
Local energy --> local jobs
Your subscription reduces Maine's reliance on outside energy sources, creating local jobs and supporting energy independence.
Still have questions?
That’s ok, Community Energy is new to most people. Lots of our customers had questions before they signed up so we compiled a list of some of the most common questions below.
Will my electric company change?
No. Your current utility will still service your account and deliver energy to your home or business. Any energy consumption that isn’t covered by your energy credits will be paid to the utility at their price.
What does it cost & how much money will I save?
There is no cost to join our community solar program. You will receive a monthly invoice for the energy credits, produced by your solar farm and applied to your utility bill, at a discounted rate.
What happens if I move?
If you are moving to a residence that is still in the area of eligibility, you can take your subscription with you! As long as you reside in the same utility service territory, you can continue to be a part of your project.
Who can join a solar farm?
The short answer is almost anyone! So long as you have an active utility account, you’re eligible. There’s no special equipment to buy or install. Don’t own your property? No problem. Homeowners, renters, places of worship, and small businesses can all support and benefit from Community Solar.
Can I enroll in a solar farm before it goes live?
Yes. Subscribing to a solar farm while it is being developed is a way to reserve capacity for yourself. You will not be charged a subscription fee and you will not receive any Community Solar credits on your bill during the construction phase.
How are credits applied? To the entire bill or just the supply portion?
The Community Solar credits from your solar farm allotment are automatically applied to your monthly utility bill, reducing the total amount due. Bill credits offset all electricity costs: supply and delivery.
If you use more electricity than was generated on your behalf, the utility will invoice you for the difference. Use less electricity than your allotment generated and you may not owe the utility any money that month. Any remaining credits will be banked for future use subject to terms of the utility tariff.
Seasons have an impact on solar energy production. In the summer months, with longer and sunnier days, solar farms produce more electricity. In the winter, solar farms tend to produce less.