Interested in Solar, But Don't Have the Space? The Franklin REC Community Solar program gives you the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of solar energy without the need to install panels at your home. As of May 1, 2024, the price per solar subscription has dropped to $504 per module — a cost-effective way to go green!
About the Program
Location:
- South of Franklin REC Office Building
1560 HWY 65, Hampton, IA 50441
Solar Field Details:
- 508 modules in the array
- Each module is 340 watts and produces approximately 380 kWh annually
How It Works:
- Pay a one-time subscription fee of $504 per module
- Franklin REC handles maintenance, insurance, and repairs at no extra cost to you
- Monthly bill credits are applied to your account based on the solar field’s generation each month
- Maximum Subscriptions: Members can purchase a number of subscriptions based on their average usage over the last three years, up to a maximum of 30 subscriptions
- Subscription Expiry: All subscriptions expire on April 30, 2042
Program Benefits
- In 2023, one subscription generated a total credit of $53.81 for our members
- No extra costs for insurance or repairs
- Supports renewable energy
- Monthly bill credits until April 2042
The program allows you to subscribe to a portion of a solar array, and you receive monthly credits on your electric bill based on the energy produced.
The one-time subscription fee is $504 per module. No additional costs are involved for maintenance or insurance.
You can purchase up to 30 subscriptions, depending on your average energy usage over the last three years.
You get monthly bill credits, support renewable energy, and enjoy no extra maintenance or repair costs.
All subscriptions last until April 30, 2042.