Today, only a small minority of American households and businesses have access to solar because they rent, live in multi-tenant buildings, have roofs that are unable to host a solar system, or for some other reason are not in a position to install solar onsite. Community solar refers to local solar facilities shared by multiple community subscribers who receive credit on their electricity bills for their share of the power produced. This model for solar is being rapidly adopted nationwide. Community solar provides homeowners, renters, and businesses equal access to the economic and environmental benefits of solar energy generation regardless of the physical attributes or ownership of their home or business. Community solar expands access to solar for all, including low-to-moderate income customers, all while building a stronger, distributed, and more resilient electric grid. It’s important to note that CCSA defines community solar as competitive, third-party developed solar installations not owned by the electric utility.