In a Community Solar project, participants benefit from the electricity generated by a solar array even when it is not directly connected to their homes or businesses. There is no up-front installation or maintenance cost charged to the clients. Instead, local participants sign up to become off-site users of a portion of a project's solar electric generation and receive a guaranteed discount on their regular utility bill. Community Solar is a way for everyone to play their part in meeting their state's renewable energy goals while receiving significant long-term savings.