Community solar is a green energy option that brings the benefits of solar to renters, homeowners and other community members without the up-front costs of installing your own panels. Instead, solar panels are located at a nearby solar farm. You, your friends, your neighbors and local businesses can enroll with Onyx to receive solar credits off your utility bill and support renewable energy in your community!

Enroll once, and your National Grid electricity account will be linked to Onyx’s community solar farm. It’s an easy way to save money on your electricity bills. Solar power goes from the solar farm to National Grid, where it helps power your community with planet-friendly renewable energy. As a subscriber, you get a piece of the clean energy incentives in the form of discounted solar credits.

Nope! Renters and homeowners alike have access to community solar savings — no solar panel installation necessary!

Yes! There is no change or disruption to your electricity service. National Grid will remain your utility provider and continue to send a monthly bill. The only difference is, as an Onyx customer, you’ll automatically receive a 10% discount on the solar credits applied directly on your National Grid bill.

Exact savings will vary depending on your energy usage each month.

No, you don’t! The solar panels are all located at a New York solar farm managed by Onyx – not on your roof.

It’s FREE to enroll, with no upfront costs. If you choose to cancel for any reason, or move out of the National Grid service area, there’s no fee to cancel.

Yes! If you wish to cancel for any reason, simply give 90 days notice and there are no cancellation fees. Please see your community solar agreement for additional terms and conditions.

You will save 10% on the solar credits applied to your National Grid electricity costs. That can really add up month after month, year after year! Exact savings will vary by month based on your energy usage.

Each month, customers will see their discounted solar credits applied directly to their National Grid utility bill. This means Onyx customers receive only one consolidated bill from National Grid that shows their dollar savings and 10% discount.

Yes! As an Onyx Renewables member, you’ll receive discounted solar credits directly on your National Grid bill, reducing your electricity costs. HEAP will still apply to any remaining utility charges not covered by your community solar savings.

Keep in mind: Since community solar reduces your utility bill, the amount that HEAP pays may also be lower. While enrolling in community solar does not disqualify you from HEAP, it may impact future benefit amounts depending on how your local agency calculates eligibility.

Your existing utility account number can be found on your National Grid utility bill or by signing into your utility account online.

No, we are a community solar developer, which is not the same as a third-party retail energy supplier. Instead, Onyx provides solar electricity to National Grid and you get a credit for the value of the solar electricity allocated to your utility account.

You can call us at (518) 306-1517. We’re available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.