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No Upfront Costs:
Removes the financial burden associated with the initial investment in solar energy systems, making it accessible for low-income households.
Community Solar
Subscribe to community solar and receive bill credits — accessing clean energy without installing panels on your home.
Affordable Housing
CEF helps affordable housing providers bring on-site solar to residents — reducing energy costs and expanding access to cleaner power.
Sustainable Homes
Improve comfort and efficiency with home energy solutions designed to lower costs and make everyday living more sustainable.
Geothermal
Get cleaner heating and cooling for buildings — reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and supporting sustainable communities.
CEF helps homeowners and affordable housing providers bring on-site solar to residents — reducing energy costs and expanding access to cleaner power.
Our Affordable Solar Program ensures that low-income single-family and multi-family households — including renters in subsidized housing —can benefit from on-site solar energy without the burden of upfront costs or loans. By helping reduce energy bills and promote energy equity, fostering both economic and environmental benefits for participating members.
Program Benefits
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No Upfront Costs:
Removes the financial burden associated with the initial investment in solar energy systems, making it accessible for low-income households.
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How it works
Share basic property information with CEF to determine eligibility. Qualifying properties include income-restricted and supportive housing, eligible 2–4 unit properties, Community Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity homes, and income-qualified residents.
See our full eligibility requirements for details.
Our co-op members can own and shape a cleaner, fairer energy system that delivers savings and stronger communities.