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Cooperative Sunshare

Solar energy available through Cooperative Sunshare
Solar Solutions

Cooperative
Sunshare

Support renewable energy without installing solar equipment at your home.

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Cooperative Sunshare
Community Solar Made Simple

Solar Without the Equipment, Permits or Hassle

There's no equipment to buy, permits or hassle. All the solar power is generated right here in Virginia. Cooperative Sunshare makes it easy to participate and support renewable energy.

Sunshare at a Glance

Choose the level of participation that works for you.

Each Block

50 kWh

Community solar is available in 50 kWh blocks.

Start Small

1 to 4 Blocks

REC recommends starting with one to four blocks.

Flexible

No Minimum

There is no minimum enrollment requirement.

Your Choice

Change Anytime

Increase your enrollment or cancel at any time.

How It Works

Participate in Three Simple Steps

1

Choose Your Blocks

Select the number of 50 kWh solar blocks that fits your participation goals.

2

Support Virginia Solar

The solar energy supporting the program is generated here in Virginia.

3

See It on Your Bill

Your Sunshare participation is reflected as part of your monthly electric bill.

Estimate Your Participation

Solar Block Calculator

Choose the number of solar blocks and adjust your monthly electricity use to estimate how Cooperative Sunshare could affect your bill.

Interactive Calculator

Compare Your Electric Bill

Electric Bill With Solar Difference
Enter number of Solar Blocks
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A Simple Way to Start

If you buy four blocks, you pay about $20 more per year. Subscriptions to solar rate blocks are subject to availability.

Calculator results are for reference only and do not include applicable taxes or REC products.

Get Started

Enroll in Community Solar Today

Joining Cooperative Sunshare is easy through MyREC SmartHub. Choose the number of solar blocks that works for you and manage your participation directly through your account.

Enroll Through MyREC SmartHub

  1. 1 Open MyREC SmartHub.
  2. 2 Tap Contact Us.
  3. 3 Select Need Help.
  4. 4 Choose Cooperative Sunshare - Sign-Up from the menu.
Sign Up in MyREC SmartHub

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