Community Solar

This is your complete resource on community solar—how it works, who qualifies, why it saves money, and how it supports a healthier grid. The archive includes simple explainers, deep‑dive guides, customer FAQs, and practical enrollment insights. If you’re looking for a topic we haven’t covered yet, let us know at customercare@pureskyenergy.com and we’ll add it.

Which Renewable Energy Source is the Lowest Cost?

February 14, 2025

How is renewable energy priced? Learn how experts compare electricity costs by source—and why community solar is a cost-effective option now and ahead.
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How Your Local Solar Field Keeps Lights On and Roofs Panel-less

January 30, 2025

In an age where the climate crisis looms larger every day, finding innovative ways to power our lives sustainably is not just a moral imperative—it’s a practical one. Solar energy has emerged as a cornerstone of this transformation, and while rooftop solar panels are often the face of this green revolution, local solar fields are quietly rewriting the rules of renewable energy.
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How to Enroll in a PureSky Energy Community Solar Farm

January 15, 2025

Community solar farms are revolutionizing the way we access renewable energy, offering an affordable and accessible solution for individuals and businesses to support clean energy without the need for personal solar installations. PureSky Energy’s community solar farms are among the leading options for those who want to benefit from solar power while saving on energy costs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to enrolling in a PureSky Energy community solar farm.
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PureSky Energy Announces the Operational Launch of Three Rivers Community Solar Farm near Wilbraham, MA

January 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilbraham, MA – Jan 13, 2025 – PureSky Energy (PureSky), a leader in sustainable energy solutions and independent power producer, announced today that one of their Massachusetts community solar projects, Three Rivers MA Solar (Three Rivers), has reached commercial operation. The 4.6 MWdc solar project with 3 MWh of battery storage is prioritizing delivering energy savings and renewable energy to low- to moderate-income households, while supporting the state’s ambitious renewable energy goals. Three Rivers MA Solar “We are thrilled to partner with Salem Housing Authority to ensure that the benefits of community solar reach everyone, not just…
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PureSky Energy Announces the Operational Launch of the Cotuit Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage Solution in Sandwich, Massachusetts

January 10, 2025

Sandwich, MA – January 10, 2024– PureSky Energy, a leader in sustainable energy solutions, announced today that Cotuit, a 4.4 MWdc community solar farm with 1.4 MWdc battery energy storage solution in Sandwich, MA, has reached commercial operation, marking PureSky’s 11th site in the State of Massachusetts and 35th across the United States.
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Why Community Solar Projects Are Our Future

December 19, 2024

The story of our warming planet is well known; burning fossil fuels for energy has put us on a collision course with climate disaster. But as the transition to renewable energy gains momentum, community solar projects have emerged as one of the most intriguing and hopeful innovations. These shared solar initiatives aren’t just about clean energy — they’re about equity, economic opportunity, and a rethinking of how we collectively power our lives.
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10 Reasons Solar Energy is the Ultimate Holiday Gift to the Planet

December 19, 2024

The holiday season is all about giving, and what better gift than a brighter, cleaner future?
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How to Start an Affinity Program to Support Your Cause with PureSky Energy Community Solar

November 14, 2024

As communities strive to embrace cleaner, more affordable energy sources, affinity programs with companies like PureSky Energy offer a powerful way to meet fundraising goals while making a positive environmental impact. Through an affinity program tied to community solar, your organization can fundraise effectively, drive local renewable energy adoption, and help individuals reduce their electricity costs—all at once. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to set up a community solar affinity program with PureSky Energy that both raises money for your charity and supports a greener, more sustainable future.
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How U.S. Federal and State Policies Help You Get Solar Savings

November 14, 2024

Solar energy is becoming increasingly accessible, and much of this affordability is due to federal and state policies. These policies make solar energy more attainable for homeowners, renters, and businesses by reducing costs, offering tax incentives, and creating new ways to access solar power through programs like community solar. This article explores the incentives and policies that help you save by going solar, including specific programs for those who can’t install panels on their own roofs.
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Where Does Community Solar Need Your Support

October 10, 2024

Updated March 31, 2026 Community solar is available in over 40 states across the U.S. but only 24 of those have formal community solar programs in place. This means that there is legislation which clearly lays out the expectations for the solar company and for the individuals and organizations who sign up. Many community solar companies will wait for legislation to be implemented before they build solar farms in that area. The amount of time and resources it takes to build a solar farm means that it only pays itself off after years of production. At the moment, several states have community solar legislation under review…
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