For renters

Your home is rented.
Your options can be open.

You may be able to take part in an off-site community solar project without owning the roof above you.

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The right questions for you

Start with how you pay for electricity.

If you receive your own electric bill, your account may be eligible for a compatible project. If electricity is included in your rent, the building’s billing arrangement needs a closer look.

Your renter checklist

  • Understand whether the agreement is tied to your account or your address.
  • Review notice requirements before your lease ends.
  • Do not assume a subscription transfers automatically when you move.
  • Ask about final credits and charges if you cancel.

Your own utility account

Check the name on the account, the service address and the electric delivery utility.

Electricity included in rent

Ask your property manager who holds the account and whether residents can participate individually.

A move on the horizon

Ask whether a subscription can move with you, and what happens if your next home uses another utility.

Further reading: U.S. Department of Energy NYSERDA: community solar
These resources describe specific programs or general educational guidance. They do not establish Pinnacle Solar availability or affiliation.
Worth asking

Clarity for your
next step.

Can renters participate?
Renters may qualify where a compatible program is available. Whether the electric account is in your name, how your building is metered and the project’s rules all matter. If electricity is included in rent, ask the property manager how it is billed.
Can I cancel or move my subscription?
Review the specific agreement. A plan may require advance notice, impose a fee, permit a transfer or limit moves to the same utility territory. “No cancellation fee” does not mean the cancellation takes effect immediately.
Will I still receive a utility bill?
Yes. Your utility continues delivering electricity. Some programs put subscription charges and credits on one bill; others require a separate subscription payment. Ask for a sample showing both charges and credits.
Small details, useful clarity

Your lease and your
electric account are separate.

Individually metered apartments

A separate bill in your name is a useful starting point. The utility territory, account type and actual project rules still need verification.

Shared or master-metered buildings

When a landlord holds the electric account, individual residents may not be able to subscribe directly. Ask how any benefits would reach residents.

Before the next move

A forwarding address alone may not transfer a subscription. Confirm the new utility, notice date, final charges and treatment of remaining credits.

Further reading: Minnesota Commerce: subscriber questions NYSERDA: choosing a project
These resources describe specific programs or general educational guidance. They do not establish Pinnacle Solar availability or affiliation.

Start with the right questions.

Understand your utility, the project and the terms before you subscribe.

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