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What is community solar?

Community solar gives everyone the opportunity to share in the benefits of clean solar energy without rooftop installations.
Here’s how it works:
Solar arrays are built on rural land; typically, non-producing farm land and other “brown fields” like landfills, where the Linden Hawk Rise project is located. The electricity produced on the solar farm goes into the local utility grid.

  • Each month the utility credits the customers’ bills with the value of the solar electricity produced at the farm.
  • Each month the customers pay the utility or owner for the solar credits.
  • Customers do not receive solar electricity directly from the solar farm. Rather, they benefit indirectly by increasing the amount of renewable energy the utility uses each month to supply all of its customers.
Does it cost anything to enroll?
No. You can move at any time and cancel at no cost.
Who is eligible to participate?

If you are a PSE&G customer living in Linden, Elizabeth, Carteret, Rahway, Woodbridge, Cranford, Clark, or Roselle , you can sign up and join the green energy movement!

What if this month is cloudy and the sun isn’t shining as much?
Photovoltaic panels use direct or indirect sunlight to generate electricity. Panels are most effective in direct sunlight but still work even when the light is reflected or partially blocked by clouds.
Will I save money?
Yes! Navisun members are eligible for up to 15% savings on solar credits applied to your utility bill. If you receive $100 in solar credits, you pay Navisun $85 – $90. It’s that simple.
What are solar credits? How does this change my utility bill?

Each month you will see a credit on your utility bill for solar credits. These may also be referred to as bill credits. The amount of your credit will be reflected at your discount on your monthly Navisun bill.

What is the environmental impact of solar farms?
Solar farms generate electricity from the sun’s rays. Solar power is a form of renewable energy, like the energy that comes from the wind and the motion of the waves. Renewable energy is free and available everywhere if we only take the trouble to capture it.
Renewable energy displaces fossil fuels like natural gas, coal, and fuel oil which reduces or eliminates carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide emissions that come from power plants.
Solar farms are not without their critics. In some states productive farmland could be covered with solar panels, preventing the growth of crops.
Am I switching electricity providers?
No! Your electricity supplier will stay the same.
Why am I receiving two bills?
One bill will come from PSE&G with your Solar Credits. The other bill will come from Navisun. We offer two options to pay for the value of the Solar Credits less your discount.
• ACH Direct Debit
• Credit or Debit Card
I have other questions – whom should I ask?

Just drop us a line! We are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call us at 732-847-4876.

Are you working with the local community in New Jersey?

Yes! We have partnered with the City of Linden to bring community solar to Linden residents along with residents in neighboring municipalities. You can read more about this exciting partnership in this letter from Linden Mayor Derek Armstead.