Pay 10% less for clean energy without having to install solar panels

Join the State of Rhode Island's community solar program administered through Rhode Island Energy

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What is community solar?

Community solar provides you with the benefits of clean energy without the hassle of a traditional solar panel installation. This program is brought to you by The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, which you can read more about here.

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Join a Renewable Energy Project

You join a solar project in your community, which pumps clean energy into the local power grid.

Power Your Home

You continue to receive electricity from your utility company, without installing any equipment.

Save Money

You receive credit on your electric bill as your project produces clean energy. You save money, guaranteed!

How it works

When you sign up for a community solar project, you will receive credits on your monthly electric bill. These credits lower the cost of your bill, and your participation contributes to a more sustainable future. It’s that simple. Here are the three easy steps to make it happen.

Step 1

Provide Basic Details

Fill out some basic details to enroll – your name, email, and electric account number. This will help us confirm your energy usage, so we can match your account with the right amount of solar energy.

Step 2

Access Dashboard

Once you’ve subscribed, you will have access to a personal dashboard where you can see your monthly savings, the project’s solar energy production, and its environmental impact.

Step 3

See Savings

You will start seeing savings on your electric bill a month after your community solar project becomes operational.

Where The Clean Power Comes From

Learn more about the Seth Way Community Solar Project

Seth Way Community Solar Project

Seth Way is the newest community solar project to be developed in the Ocean State, delivering clean, local power to the neighborhood. This 1 MW community solar project in West Greenwich, RI will generate nearly 1,200,000 kWh of solar power and create approximately $20,000 in energy cost savings for those participating. All National Grid - RI customers can join this community solar project and start getting guaranteed savings on their utility bill each month. Don't hesitate, join now!

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Annual Environmental Impact

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1,226,400

kWh Generated
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96,886

Gallons Avoided
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1,074

Acres of Forest Planted

Project Coverage

If you're located within the shaded area shown here you're able to support clean, local, and more affordable power.

Seth Way Map

Project Benefits

Term

Enjoy savings for the life of the program.

Savings

10% Discount

Cancellation Fees

Cancel anytime with 90 days notice.

Cancellation Info

No Fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

My Home

Do I need to put anything on my roof?
No! That's the beauty of community renewables. You get all of the benefits of clean energy without having to install anything at your home or business.
I already have solar panels. Can I still sign up?
Yes! Many of our customers already installed solar panels and joined community solar as another way to benefit the environment, while reducing their remaining electric costs.
What if I move?
If you move within the same utility zone, you can still be part of the project, just let us know so we can make the changes on your account. If you move to an area where we don't have a project, you'll unfortunately have to cancel your membership.
Can my HOA, house of worship, or school qualify?
Yes. HOAs, houses of worship, and schools can qualify to receive savings. You can also ask us about our affiliate program so your organization can partner with us and receive even more benefits and savings!
What if I want to leave the project?
If for whatever reason you want to leave, terms and conditions may vary depending on the project. It's important to review your subscription agreement to see if there are any particular requirements. In most cases, you simply have to give a certain amount of notice so we can find someone else to take your spot.
Are there any issues with reliability? Are you replacing my utility company?
Nope. You will have the same reliability that you have always had. Nothing will change except now when you receive your utility bill, you will see your bill credit applied, reducing your monthly energy costs. Your utility company still maintains the physical grid system, ensuring reliability, and delivering the electricity you use to power your home, business, or place of worship. We work with utilities to get more renewable energy on that grid system and transition to a more sustainable future.
What happens if the community renewable project I'm subscribed to goes offline? (ex. A storm damages my community solar project and it has to go offline for repairs).
If for whatever reason, the project you're subscribed to goes offline, you'll still be getting electricity from your utility company, but you temporarily won't be getting the discount from your renewable project subscription. (i.e. things will go back to how they were before you subscribed). If a project has to shut down completely, we'll help you switch to another project in your area if one is available.

Clean Energy Services

I already have clean energy through an ESCO (Energy Services Company / Supplier). Can I still sign up?
Yes! You can maintain your ESCO contract and still join a community renewable project. In fact, signing up for both is encouraged. When choosing an ESCO as your energy supplier, you have the ability to power your home with renewable energy. Signing up for a community renewable project, on the other hand, provides a discount on the electricity produced while supporting local solar development.
Are you an ESCO (Energy Services Company/Supplier)?
No.

Our Team

About Us

PowerMarket is an approved provider of the State of Rhode Island's community solar program. This program is championed and overseen by the RI Office of Energy Resources and administered by Rhode Island Energy (formerly National Grid). PowerMarket has been managing community solar projects in Rhode Island since 2018 and worked with RI OER in their Low-and-Moderate Income Working Group. PowerMarket is excited to offer this new community solar opportunity to Rhode Island residents.

Leadership

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Eric Ross Dahnke

CEO and Founder
Jason

Jason Kaplan

Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
Nick

Nick Baudouin

Managing Director and Co-Founder
Nick

Danielle Burns

Business Operations Manager

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