Any Four County EMC member can subscribe to the Community Solar Program. It’s ideal for members who want to support renewable energy but cannot install solar panels on their own property due to cost, roof condition, or other factors.
Community Solar FAQs
The monthly panel subscription charge is $5.21 per solar panel
No maximum limit exists on the number of panels a member can subscribe to. There are a total of 352 panels.
Members will receive a monthly credit on their electric bill based on the energy output of their subscribed panels. The credit will vary depending on the weather, season, and the panels' performance.
Energy Credit = Monthly Allocated Capacity Percentage * kWh * Energy Credit
Monthly Allocated Capacity Percentage = # of subscription panels / total facility panels
kWh = total kWh of solar energy production at the subscribed facility for the previous month Energy Credit = ($0.0407)
Number of Panels subscribed: 15
Monthly Charge: $78.15 (15 * $5.21)
Total # of Panels: 352
Capacity owned %: 4.26% (15 panels/352 total panels)
Output of Project: 8,000 kWh
Credit: $ (13.87) (4.26% * 8,000 * $.0407)
Net Bill: $ 64.28 ($78.15-$13.87)
***The energy rate will be updated annually based on wholesale power costs
No, members do not need to install any equipment on their property. The solar panels are part of a community solar facility operated by Four County EMC’s statewide organization, NCEMC.
The energy production of solar panels can fluctuate based on weather and seasonal changes. Members will only receive credits for the energy generated by their subscribed panels.
There is a contract the member will have to sign. The commitment is on a one-month period and the member can cancel anytime.
Yes, members can cancel their subscription to the Community Solar Program.
If a member moves within Four County EMC’s service territory, they may be able to transfer their subscription to their new account. If they move outside the service area, their subscription will end, and the panels will become available for other members to subscribe to.
Members can sign up for the Community Solar Program by contacting Kristen Hole, Innovative Electrification Specialist, at (910) 259-1819 | solarapplication@fourcty.org. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis.