--- title: Responsible Solar Energy Development description: ClearPath Energy develops solar energy farms for landowners, communitities, utilities, and community solar subscribers. --- Our community solar projects are fully subscribed! Join the waitlist now! [SUBSCRIBE](https://www.clearpath.energy/apply2?hsLang=en) [![ClearPath](https://www.clearpath.energy/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/images/logo.png?width=256&height=256&name=logo.png "ClearPath")](https://www.clearpath.energy?hsLang=en) - Our Company - [About Us](https://www.clearpath.energy/about) - [Our Mission & Values](https://www.clearpath.energy/about#about-mission-values) - [Our Team](https://www.clearpath.energy/about#about-team) - [Careers](https://www.clearpath.energy/careers) - Services - [Landowners](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/land-development) - [Community Solar](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/community-solar) - [Corporate Offtake](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/corporate-solar) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.clearpath.energy/blog) - [Videos](https://www.clearpath.energy/videos) - [Solar Projects](https://www.clearpath.energy/solar-projects) [CONTACT US](https://www.clearpath.energy/contact?hsLang=en) - Our Company - [About Us](https://www.clearpath.energy/about) - [Our Mission & Values](https://www.clearpath.energy/about#about-mission-values) - [Our Team](https://www.clearpath.energy/about#about-team) - [Careers](https://www.clearpath.energy/careers) - Services - [Landowners](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/land-development) - [Community Solar](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/community-solar) - [Corporate Offtake](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/corporate-solar) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.clearpath.energy/blog) - [Videos](https://www.clearpath.energy/videos) - [Solar Projects](https://www.clearpath.energy/solar-projects) [Contact us](https://www.clearpath.energy/contact?hsLang=en) # **The Premier Community Solar Company** Revolutionizing Access to Renewable Energy One Doorstep at a Time We believe that every home, business, and community can be part of the renewable energy revolution—and we envision a future where our company brings that opportunity to every doorstep across the country. ‍ ## **Renewable Energy Solutions ‍** ![community solar](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/60d418c3748ba6b8d793dff5_302%20-%20Green%20Energy-1.png) ## **Community Solar** Subscribing to a[**community solar farm**](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/community-solar?hsLang=en)can reduce your energy costs by up to 10%. Many renters and homeowners are interested in community solar for its easy accessibility and cost savings. [Find out how](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/community-solar?hsLang=en) ![Land solar](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/60ccc70aa74ac33c28502dfc_316%20-%20Land%20solar.png) ## **Landowners** Generate long-term income and electricity for your community by [leasing your land](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/land-development?hsLang=en) as a site of a ClearPath Energy community solar farm. [Find out how](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/land-development?hsLang=en) ![corporate building](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/60ccca765ba4754b761671a7_317%20corporate%20building-1.png) ## **Corporate Solar** Reduce your business's energy costs with our [**Corporate Solar**](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/corporate-solar?hsLang=en) solution by signing up for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). [Find out how](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/corporate-solar?hsLang=en) ![](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/images/blank.svg) ![Play icon](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/images/fa_tri.png) ## The All-Inclusive Solar Energy Solution We are a **solar energy** **company** that serves to provide an accessible, inclusive renewable energy option across the nation. We help our subscribers save money on their **energy** **bills** and **accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels**.  [Find out how](https://www.clearpath.energy/solutions/community-solar?hsLang=en) We're a different **Solar Energy Company** ![Customized](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/60ccfe0267335aed59a22942_Passport.svg) ##### Customized Every project is approached with a fresh perspective and careful consideration of the needs of the community, landowner and environment. ![Extensive Experience With Renewable Energy Companies](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/60ccfe0267335a2b81a22944_Deals.svg) ##### Extensive Experience Our team brings decades of expertise in engineering, construction, and solar development. ![Proprietary Technology](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/60ccfe0267335a203aa22941_Case.svg) ##### Proprietary Technology Our proprietary technology ensures that every step of the process is optimized to its maximum potential. ![Reliability](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/60ccfe0267335a040aa22943_Location%20marker.svg) ##### Reliability From  first contact to operation, we work with the best teams in the industry and alongside the community to ensure a seamless integration process. 7,359 Homes powered in NY STATE 1,000 acres developed 250 MW team development experience ![SOLAR STATS](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/60ccf07badd2470466273667_Graph%20bg.png) ## Maximize Your Land Value by Hosting a Solar Project west orange road - ORANGE, MA ## Sustainable Energy BROOKFIELD ORCHARDS - NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA ## Long-Term Revenue LANE AVE - NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA ## Community Savings WILBUR WOODS - ORANGE, MA ## Transparent Terms DRAPER - PALMER, MA ## Community Solar ![Left arrow icon](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/images/arrow-left.svg) ![Right arrow icon](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/images/arrow-right.svg) ### Why Should You Lease Your Land? Leasing your land for solar guarantees a payment stream for the duration of the project's lifetime. Many landowners consider this to be an excellent opportunity to extract recurring income from the property they intend to keep in their family for generations. Upon completion of the project's lifetime and the decommissioning process, the property is returned to the landowner in good condition ready to be farmed or developed as you see fit. [![Claim Your Free Property Assessment](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21617808/98727ce3-c938-4a7f-937f-5c77b6c8a277.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21617808/98727ce3-c938-4a7f-937f-5c77b6c8a277) Our Project Portfolio Here you can find individual stories of how we have worked with landowners and communities for each of our projects.  [![View icon](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/images/View.svg) Brookfield Orchards Brookfield, MA](https://www.clearpath.energy/case-study/brookfield-orchards?hsLang=en) [![View icon](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/images/View.svg) CP New Bremen One LLC Lowville, NY](https://www.clearpath.energy/case-study/cp-new-bremen-one-llc?hsLang=en) [![View icon](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/images/View.svg) CP Tully One LLC Tully, NY](https://www.clearpath.energy/case-study/cp-tully-one-llc?hsLang=en) [![View icon](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/images/View.svg) CP Tully Three LLC Tully, NY](https://www.clearpath.energy/case-study/cp-tully-three-llc?hsLang=en) --- # Frequently Asked Questions Community Solar Who can subscribe? Overall, if you pay an electric bill, you can subscribe. Another important factor is if you are a customer of our partnering utility company for that project or state. i.e. if our partner utility is National Grid for New York, and you are a National Grid customer, you can sign up for that project. What is the sign up process? Sign up is simple and straight forward. Click on the subscribe button anywhere on our site, which will bring you to a contact form to fill out. The form includes your basic contact information and your utility account information so that we can notify your utility provider that you are requesting a portion of a community solar farm that generates a electricity to the grid, in which you will receive a credit on your electricity bill. Once you submit the form, a member of our team will contact you with your subscription contract. Once signed up, you will start receiving your credits. You will start seeing the credits on your bill either that month or the following month, depending on when your subscriber agreement is completed. You can also cancel at any time without notice or fee. How is my allocation determined? Your allocation of the solar farm and bill credit is determined by your annual energy usage and how much energy the solar farm generates. How do I receive my credits? Credits will appear automatically on your monthly utility bill. Check out our [**breakdown of your utility bill**](https://www.clearpath.energy/blog/guide-to-community-solar-billing-bill-breakdown?hsLang=en) blog post to better understand how the credits will apply to your bill. Is there a credit check involved? No credit check is required to subscribe. Are you replacing my utility provider? We do not replace your utility. We simply work with them to ensure that you receive credit on your current bill for the electricity generated by the solar farm. Landowners How long does construction take? Physical construction can take anywhere between 3-6 months. However, the development process of permitting and utility interconnection can take an additional 12-18 months. This timeline does not include possible supply chain issues. How long is a site lease? Site leases are typically 25-45 years for renewable energy companies. How much land do you need? An ideal project would be 40 acres. Each state has different minimum acreage requirements and we work on a case-by-case basis to both maximize the project size and the landowners wants or needs. We typically require 5-7 acres per megawatt. Are there specific land requirements? For starters, we do not develop on protected land and wetlands. We work with all potential inquiries to determine the suitability of your land and the work required to develop a project. Can I continue to farm my land? Farming the land surrounding the project is fine. In between the solar arrays is a more customized solution that we can work together on. Is the project loud? Any noise produced is minimal. During the construction phase you can expect typical construction site noise levels. Will I see the solar farm? This is dependent on a case-by-case basis. We work with landowners, towns, and communities that meet everyone's wants and needs. Sometimes this involves building a fence, and sometimes it involves building a project off in a wooded area. Either way it's a priority for us to ensure that our projects are as non-invasive as possible. ## Testimonials ![Ken Langeman](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/Ken%20Langeman.png) Ken Langevin Solar Farm Landowner Solar has allowed me to maintain the farm as it’s been maintained in the family for four generations. ![Monika West](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/Monika%20West.jpg) Monika West Community Solar Subscriber Absolutely the best solar company you'll ever find! All of the people at ClearPath Energy are really outstanding to work with. Being able to save 10% on my utility bill every month is just a plus!  ![Diana Nydam](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/chub_backup/Diana%20Nydam.png) Diana Nydam Solar Farm Landowner Working with ClearPath has been very positive because any questions that we had, any changes that we wanted to be made, they were right there following us, helping us, answering those questions, and changing things for us. ![Louise Woodard](https://www.clearpath.energy/hubfs/ClearPath_Energy_April2022/Images/620a9e79276ee2603d1f60d9_louise-150.jpeg) Louise Woodard Solar Farm Landowner ClearPath Energy has helped the future generations of my family. 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