What is Butler Rural Community Solar?
Butler Rural Electric Cooperative’s community solar program offers one of the cleanest and most affordable renewable energy sources available. By grouping solar panels together, costs can be shared, power output can be maximized, and the hassles of rooftop installation can be avoided.

How much will I save on my bill?
The community solar rate is currently higher than energy produced by traditional resources, so participating in Butler Rural Community Solar will not decrease your monthly electric bill. The community solar rate is $0.11157 per kilowatt-hour. The average cost is approximately $1 per month per panel with the solar credit applied. This estimated cost will be in addition to participating members’ current electric bills.

Members who participate in Butler Rural Community Solar can lock in the community solar rate for up to 20 years. This rate will remain constant for the duration of your agreement while other wholesale energy costs are subject to increase with market fluctuations.

You will continue to receive your monthly bill, and your bill will show a portion of your energy is produced by the solar panels you subscribe to and pay for at the community solar rate.

How many panels can I subscribe to?
There is a limit of ten panels per member.

Will equipment be hooked up to my home?
No. The power generated by Butler Rural Community Solar will be utilized on Butler Rural Electric Cooperative’s distribution lines.

How does this increase sustainability?
Butler Rural Community Solar is a local power source, which allows cooperative members to have more control over a portion of their power supply.

How long is the agreement?
Members can choose a five, 10, or 20 year agreement. The Butler Rural Community Solar rate will be fixed during the agreement while other wholesale energy costs are subject to increase with market fluctuations.

How does community solar compare to installing solar at my home?
Butler Rural Community Solar gives members an opportunity to benefit from this clean energy source because it’s built and maintained at a central location. This eliminates common barriers like trees, roof size, and house location that prevent people from installing solar panels on their property. Further, all ongoing costs are included in the subscription rate, so there is no need to worry about unexpected future costs.

Can anyone subscribe to Butler Rural Community Solar?
Only residential members in good financial standing with the cooperative can subscribe to panels. Butler Rural Community Solar is intended for members who want to participate in renewable energy without the liability and costs of home-installed solar energy. Members who participate in net metering and net billing cannot participate in community solar.

What happens if I move? If you move to another location within the cooperative’s service territory, your subscription can move with you! If you move out of the service territory, you can return your subscription to Butler Rural Electric Cooperative at no cost.

What if I cancel the agreement early?
The subscription may be returned to Butler Rural Electric Cooperative by paying an administrative fee of $50 per panel.