Community solar for National Grid customers.
Every National Grid household in Massachusetts can share in the state's community solar program. Credits get applied to the National Grid bill you already pay — you keep 10% of the credit value as savings, up to 20% if you receive assistance. No panels, no fees, renters welcome.
See my savings — enroll free Secure enrollment via Ampion & VoltEra Energy — takes about 5 minutesOkay… what's the catch?
Fair question. There isn't one — here's how it works for National Grid territory households, in plain English.
Where the discount comes from
The state's clean energy programs fund local solar farms that supply the same grid National Grid territory already runs on. Join, and you're allocated a share of a farm's output — its credits show up on your National Grid bill monthly.
What changes for you
Honestly? Just the total. Same National Grid service, same wires, same reliability. No panels, no home visits, no equipment. You keep 10% of your credit value as savings — up to 20% if you're on assistance.
How enrollment works
Enrollment is with Ampion, a public benefit corporation that's been running solar programs across the country since the state programs opened up. You sign up online, nothing gets installed at your home, and credits appear on your existing bill.
National Grid territory households on LIHEAP or other assistance: your savings jump to 20%.
Massachusetts households receiving government assistance may qualify for the boosted rate — up to 20% of credit value kept as savings, verified during enrollment. Renters qualify too.
Check my eligibility Secure enrollment via Ampion & VoltEra EnergyQuestions National Grid territory neighbors ask
Is this a government program?
The savings come through Massachusetts's state-supported clean energy programs, but enrollment is with Ampion Renewable Energy, a public benefit corporation — not a government agency. Your National Grid service stays exactly the same.
Does it cost anything to join?
No sign-up fees, deposits, equipment, or installation costs. Nothing is installed at your home and there's nothing to buy.
How much can I save on my National Grid bill?
Most households keep 10% of their monthly credit value as savings. If you receive assistance — LIHEAP, SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, ACP (Affordability Connectivity Program), Federal Public Housing Assistance, Lifeline, or Veterans Pension — you may qualify for up to 20%. Eligibility is verified during enrollment.
I rent in National Grid territory. Can I still join?
Yes. Your share lives at a solar farm, not your building, so renters qualify the same as homeowners — no landlord involvement needed.
Will my lights or service change?
No. Same National Grid delivery, same wires, same reliability. Credits from your share are applied to your bill each month.
Will I get one bill or two?
In this state, community solar uses a two-bill setup. Your utility bill arrives as usual with your solar credits deducted from it, and your solar provider bills you separately for those credits at a discount. Added together you pay less than before — the second bill is not an extra charge, it's you paying for the credit that already came off the first one. See the arithmetic worked through.
Grab your National Grid bill. Keep more of it.
Enrollment takes about 5 minutes with a copy of your bill.
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