Solar*Rewards Community

Support solar efforts when joining a solar garden

Solar*Rewards Community is your opportunity to support solar development and the contribution of clean energy to the distribution system without the hassle of installing panels on your residence or business.

Are you a solar developer or installer? Access our Renewable Developer Resource Center

Step 1: Understanding the Program

Step 2: Contacting a Solar Garden Operator

Customers subscribe directly with third party solar Garden Operators. We recommend researching multiple gardens in your area.

View the MN Solar Gardens in Progress**

Please Note: If you are experiencing issues viewing the .XLSX file from your computer please right click the link and select “Save Link As…” to save, download, and view the spreadsheet from your desktop.

Step 3: Receiving Your Bill Credits

While subscribed to a solar garden, you will continue to be billed monthly by Xcel Energy, which will include monetary credits based on your subscription.

Eligible Billing Rates for SRC MN (PDF)
Sample Bill Credit (PDF)
ARR and VOS Bill Credit Rates Explanation (PDF)

Please note: Customers that qualify for Energy Assistance should be aware that their potential for assistance is calculated from the total amount due on their electricity bill and thus may be reduced by bill credits received through the Solar*Rewards Community program.

Additional Information

Are you moving?

If you are moving either within Xcel Energy service territory or out of it, please contact your garden operator to inform them of your subsequent move. The garden operator will be able to provide more information of next steps based on your specific move.