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ECLIPSE Community Solar

 

Erie County is excited to announce its collaboration with AMPION to provide clean power and energy savings for our community through Community Solar. New York State facilitates Community Solar, which allows residents to lower their monthly utility bills and support locally generated solar power without the need for panel installation on their property.

These Community Solar projects located within our utility territories are on a first come, first served basis. Signing up is easy and free. Past due utility amounts don't matter! 

Once your solar project is active, you automatically receive bill credits. On average, this takes 3-9 months and can sometimes take longer. Your savings continue for 5 years.

Save Money: Community Solar can save you approximately 10% on your annual electricity costs.​

No Extra Costs: No costs to you, and your utility service stays the same!​

Who Can Join: Renters and homeowners in Erie County. See program options below!​

Why: Because everyone deserves the benefits of clean renewable energy, and Erie County is helping to make it happen!

Choose the option below that best describes you, and then Ampion will help with the rest!

Option A: 

CLICK TO ENROLL 

If you receive benefits from any of the following programs: SNAP, TANF, HEAP, FPHA/Sect. 8*, or Medicaid*.

All you need is an email address and a recent electric utility bill in your name.

Option B:

CLICK TO ENROLL

If you receive benefits from Lifeline*, have participated in the Empower+ program, or do not participate in assistance programs. **

All you need is an email address, a recent electric utility bill in your name, and evidence of participation in Lifeline or Empower+ if applicable.

* Participation in these programs may be prioritized by location. If you receive benefits from multiple programs, HEAP, SNAP, and TANF are preferred. Use Option 2.

** Enrollment of residents participating in federal assistance programs may be prioritized over residents that do not.

Questions? 

   ECLIPSE@ERIE.GOV   or     (716) 858-6100

Enrollment Support:

   ECLIPSE-Ampion Line (716) 216-5418

Erie County seal next to the ECLIPSE logo of buildings under a sun's corona. Beneath these two logos reads: In partnership with Ampion.