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What’s Our Goal?
Solar Para Todos is a project that aims to lower electricity costs for low-income households by introducing community solar to Framingham. We want to make community solar easy to understand for everyone, so that Framingham residents can be confident in switching to a cleaner, cheaper way of getting energy. Community solar is strongest when neighborhoods come together, and residents make their voice heard.
Introduction
In this video, Sarah explains more about the Solar Para Todos program and its goals!
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Community Solar: What is it?
When you hear the words “solar energy", you may think of solar panels on private homes and expensive installation costs. But, community solar is different - renters as well as homeowners can participate. No installation required!
Solar Para Todos is a program that offers a high discount on solar credits to low-income households in Framingham. Through Solar Para Todos, you can subscribe to receive solar credits provided by Sunwealth, a partner in the Solar Para Todos project. Solar credits will help you lower your electric bill.
Why Choose Community Solar?
Save on Electricity!
Solar Para Todos offers a 25% discount on solar credits to eligible households, helping them lower their electric bill.
Grow Your Community!
Solar Para Todos works to uplift Framingham voices and hire Framingham residents as Solar Influencers, creating job opportunities.
By subscribing to community solar, you increase the demand for solar energy and encourage state and local leaders to invest in solar projects across the region.
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In this video, Sarah explains how community solar is both accessible and affordable.
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*Data based on Energysage.com
The Ribeiro Family’s Savings
Parents Bianca and Guillerme live in an apartment with their child, Jordan, and receive food stamps.
Last year, before they joined Solar Para Todos, they paid $130 for their electric bill in December. They were only able to buy their son a soccer ball for Christmas.
Then they joined Solar Para Todos. Now in December, they paid $105 on their electric bill.
With the additional money saved throughout the year, they could now buy Jordan new soccer cleats and take him ice skating with his friends.
Over the course of the year, the Ribeiro family saved $422.
Am I Eligible?
Do you live in Framingham? If your Eversource bill is in your name and you meet one of the following criteria, then you’re eligible for a 25% discount on solar credits through Solar Para Todos!
1 - You’re eligible for Eversource’s R2/R4 discount rate.
If you get benefits from one of the programs shown on the right, you qualify! Click here to see the full list of eligible programs. If you are not enrolled in these programs, you may still be eligible.
2 - You live in an Environmental Justice zone.
Check this map and enter your address in the top left - if you live in a dark blue area or green, you qualify!
IMPORTANT: You do NOT need a Social Security Number to participate in Solar Para Todos.
Click the arrows above to see the full list of eligible programs, or click on the image for the double-sided printout!
If you decide community solar isn’t for you, you should still contact Eversource to see if you’re eligible for their R2/R4 discount!
Interested, but you don’t qualify for Solar Para Todos? No problem - click here!
How It Works: The Billing Process
The Ribeiro Family’s Billing
Bianca receives her monthly Eversource bill. Her electric bill for the month is $130. When she joined Solar Para Todos, Bianca subscribed to community solar with Sunwealth.
Bianca now gets a $100 solar credit from Sunwealth. The $100 solar credit is used to pay her Eversource bill. Now, Bianca only has to pay $30 to Eversource.
Sunwealth then sends Bianca a bill for the $100 solar credit she purchased. Because Bianca is eligible for Solar Para Todos, she gets a 25% discount on the credits and only has to pay Sunwealth $75.
In the end, with the discount on the solar credits, Bianca pays $105 for the electric bill, instead of $130.
The amount of solar credits Bianca receives from month to month may differ depending on the weather. In the summer, she may receive more credits than she needs, resulting in a higher bill from Sunwealth. She uses those extra summer credits during the winter. When considering the entire year, this results in substantial overall savings.
Many people find they pay the lowest electric bills from November through January.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I sign up?
Fill out Sunwealth's community solar interest form, which takes less than two minutes. Then, Sunwealth will create an enrollment contract customized to your specific electrical needs. After the contract is signed, it may take several months before you start receiving solar credits. During the waiting period, you will keep receiving your regular Eversource bill.
Are there any enrollment or cancellation fees?
No! There are no enrollment or cancellation fees.
Why are my bills higher with community solar in the summer?
During the summer, solar panels generate the most electricity, and you may get more credits than you need. For this reason, you may receive higher electric bills from Sunwealth in the summer. You will be able to apply those unused credits in the winter and, over the whole year, you will save on your electric costs. Many people find they pay the least from November-January.
Am I eligible for Solar Para Todos?
If you live in Framingham, your Eversouce bill is in your name, and you meet one of the following criteria, you’re eligible for Solar Para Todos!
1 - You’re eligible for Eversource’s R2/R4 discount rate. Click here to see the full list of eligble programs.
2 - You live in an Environmental Justice zone. Check this map and enter your address in the top left - if you live in a dark blue area or green, you qualify!
What if I move?
If you move while enrolled in the program, please email Sunwealth’s Community Solar team at communitysolar@sunwealth.com to register your new utility account number. If your new address is outside of the utility service area, please give Sunwealth at least 30 days of notice so they can remove your account from the program.
Who do I contact to learn more?
If you want to contact someone to learn more, you can:
• Call or text ###-###-#### to speak with a Clean Energy Ambassador that can speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• Message that same number on WhatsApp any questions to get them answered by Solar Para Todos’ chatbot AI!
• You can also fill out Sunwealth's community solar interest form, and Sunwealth’s community solar team will be in touch.
Do I need a Social Security Number for Solar Para Todos?
No, you do not need a Social Security Number to subscribe to Solar Para Todos.
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