Community Solar Built on Service and Innovation
Two U.S. Army veterans launched Nexamp with a simple conviction: clean energy should be accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford rooftop installations.
Nearly two decades later, Nexamp has grown into one of America's most trusted community solar developers, managing projects from Maine to Illinois while maintaining the values that defined its founding??"service, integrity, and commitment to communities.
The Nexamp Mission
Making solar energy affordable, accessible, and genuinely community-oriented drives everything Nexamp does.
From initial site development through decades of ongoing operations, Nexamp's vertically integrated model ensures quality control at every stage. They finance projects, oversee construction, manage operations, and handle subscriber relationships??"eliminating the gaps and inefficiencies common when multiple companies coordinate complex energy infrastructure.
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Nexamp by the Numbers
Recent Expansion Milestone
Nexamp recently secured over $400 million in financing to expand energy equity across six states, creating thousands of construction and operations positions where new solar and battery storage facilities are being built.
This investment reflects Nexamp's commitment to both environmental sustainability and economic development in the communities they serve.
Why Subscribers Choose Nexamp
Nexamp's community solar model delivers tangible benefits beyond simple bill reductions:
Guaranteed Discounted Credits
Receive utility bill credits worth more than what you pay Nexamp. Typical subscribers save 10-15% annually, with low-to-moderate income households qualifying for up to 20% savings in certain states.
Environmental Impact
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing your electricity's renewable percentage. Support cleaner air, decrease reliance on distant fossil fuel plants, and contribute to pollinator-friendly land use around solar installations.
Local Economic Growth
Your subscription supports job creation in construction, operations, and maintenance sectors. Nexamp's recent financing created thousands of positions across their operating territories.
Zero Barriers to Entry
No upfront costs, no credit checks, no installation crews on your roof, no maintenance headaches. Cancel anytime without penalties if circumstances change.
Universal Accessibility
Renters, condo owners, and homeowners with unsuitable roofs gain equal access to solar savings previously available only to property owners with ideal roof conditions.
Keep Your Current Provider
Your existing utility continues delivering power. Nothing changes about your service??"Nexamp simply coordinates credits that reduce your monthly bill amount.
How Community Solar Works
Community solar emerged in 2006 and has become the solar industry's fastest-growing segment because it extends renewable energy benefits to everyone, regardless of housing situation.
The Core Concept
Rather than individual households installing separate rooftop systems, community solar pools subscribers who share output from a centralized solar farm. This shared infrastructure sits somewhere in your utility's service territory??"maybe on commercial rooftops, agricultural land, or purpose-built arrays.
The solar farm generates electricity that flows into the local power grid. Your utility company tracks production and assigns credits to subscribers based on their allocation percentage. You don't physically receive that electricity; instead, credits reduce your monthly bill for whatever electricity you actually consume.
Why This Model Succeeds
Approximately 50% of American homes cannot support rooftop solar installations due to shading, structural limitations, roof age, rental situations, or HOA restrictions. Community solar solves this access problem by centralizing infrastructure while distributing benefits.
Subscribers enjoy solar savings without installation logistics, homeowners avoid rooftop modifications, and communities accelerate renewable energy deployment at scales more efficient than thousands of individual residential systems.
Your Journey With Nexamp
Nexamp has streamlined community solar enrollment into a straightforward process:
- Verify eligibility in your area
Check whether Nexamp operates solar farms in your utility territory by entering your ZIP code. Availability depends on state regulations and project development timelines. - Reserve your solar allocation
Due to high demand, you may join a waitlist until farm capacity becomes available. Nexamp assigns you a share matching your typical annual electricity consumption??"larger users receive more panels, smaller households get fewer. - Get assigned to an active solar farm
Once space opens, Nexamp connects you to a nearby project. Your assigned share begins generating clean energy that flows into the local power grid. - Receive automatic utility bill credits
Each billing cycle, your utility company applies credits based on your share's production. These appear as negative line items reducing your total amount due. - Pay Nexamp at a discount
After utilities apply credits, Nexamp bills you for those same credits minus your guaranteed discount (typically 10-15% depending on state and eligibility). The timing may lag by 1-3 billing cycles. - Watch savings accumulate
Solar production fluctuates seasonally??"summer months generate more than winter. Unused credits usually roll over, so annual totals deliver the promised savings percentage even though monthly amounts vary.
Nexamp Service Territory
Nexamp currently develops and operates community solar projects across eight states, with particularly strong presence in the Northeast region:
Active service areas: Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Illinois, and Virginia.
State-Specific Discount Variations
Savings percentages vary by state due to different regulatory frameworks and incentive structures:
- Maine: 15% standard discount, up to 20% for income-eligible households
- New York: 10% standard discount, up to 20% for low-to-moderate income subscribers
- Other states: Typically 10-15% depending on local programs
Even within these states, availability depends on specific utility service territories and ZIP codes. State community solar legislation continues evolving, with new markets opening as regulations develop and Nexamp expands infrastructure.
Understanding Your Community Solar Bills
The billing structure represents the aspect subscribers find most confusing initially, so here's a detailed breakdown:
The Two-Bill System
Most Nexamp subscribers receive two separate monthly bills:
- Your utility bill: Shows normal electricity charges plus a negative line item for community solar credits. These credits reduce your total amount owed to the utility company.
- Nexamp's invoice: Bills you for the value of those credits at your discounted rate. This invoice typically arrives 1-3 months after credits appear on your utility statement.
Sample billing scenario for a subscriber with 10% savings. Actual discount rates vary by state and income eligibility.
Calculating Your Net Savings
Here's a concrete example demonstrating how savings work:
April Utility Bill
Electricity usage charges: $110
Community solar credits: -$100
Amount you pay utility: $10
June Nexamp Invoice
Credit value: $100
Your discount rate: 15%
Amount you pay Nexamp: $85
Total monthly cost: $95 (vs. $110 before)
In this scenario, you saved $15 compared to what you would have paid without community solar. Over a full year, these savings compound significantly.
Seasonal Production Variations
Solar farms generate more electricity during long summer days than short winter ones. Your monthly credit amounts will fluctuate accordingly:
- High-production months may generate credits exceeding your electricity consumption
- Low-production months might not fully cover usage with solar credits
- Unused credits typically roll over to subsequent billing periods
- Annual totals balance out to deliver your guaranteed savings percentage
Credit Value Calculations
Your solar credits' dollar value comes from state-regulated formulas, typically including all standard supply, delivery, and transmission fees associated with those kilowatt-hours. Nexamp doesn't control these valuations??"utility commissions set them.
If you switch to a third-party electricity supplier with different per-kWh rates, notify Nexamp so they can adjust your allocation. Significant rate changes could mean you're receiving too many or too few credits relative to your actual savings potential.
How We Score Nexamp
ElectricityRates.com evaluates community solar providers across four critical dimensions:
Product Quality
Integrated advanced energy storage solutions, vertically integrated development model, expanding market reach to broaden renewable energy access.
Customer Support
Comprehensive educational blog content, accessible support channels including phone and email, resources explaining billing and utility data management.
Industry Leadership
Partnerships with government entities to reduce barriers for low-income communities, green construction practices including waste recycling and panel retirement programs, sustainable land use initiatives.
Market Reputation
Featured in PV Magazine USA, Solar Power World, and Electrek. Maintains 4.5-star Trustpilot rating highlighting billing tools and utility data management capabilities.
Is Nexamp Right for Your Situation?
Nexamp community solar makes the most sense if you:
- Live in Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Illinois, or Virginia
- Want to reduce electricity costs without rooftop installation complexities
- Rent your residence or own property with unsuitable solar conditions
- Prefer avoiding upfront costs and long-term financial commitments
- Support renewable energy deployment and local job creation
- Can stay with your current electricity provider or find favorable rates
Maximizing Your Savings Strategy
For optimal results, pair Nexamp's community solar subscription with competitive electricity supply rates from retail energy providers. Compare plans on ElectricityRates.com to find the lowest per-kWh rates, then stack those savings with your guaranteed community solar discounts for maximum annual cost reduction.
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