Introducing Your New Community Solar Savings Dashboard

At PowerMarket, we believe community solar should be simple, transparent, and rewarding. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of your new Customer Savings Dashboard—a powerful tool that gives you full visibility into your monthly solar credits, payments (if applicable), and savings, all in one place.

Why Community Solar Can Be Confusing
When you join community solar, you subscribe to a share of a local solar farm. The energy produced goes to the grid, and your electric bill is reduced by credits based on that share. You then pay PowerMarket for those credits — at a discount — so you always save.

The challenge? Utilities often report the solar credits you receive to community solar companies, like PowerMarket, on delay. As a result, we may invoice for a solar credit a month or two after it’s received, so customers have to look back to that prior utility bill to see where the reduction took place. That can make tracking your savings tough.

Our Dashboard Solution
Your dashboard simplifies the process by showing:

• Total and average savings since joining
• Your most recent solar credit, the payment, and savings
• A full history of credits, payments, and savings, broken down by month and available as a downloadable file
• A visualization of how subscribers save

What You’ll See
Total & Average Savings
At the top of your dashboard, you’ll see your total and average monthly savings. These numbers reflect real dollars saved through community solar — no guesswork.

Recent Monthly Snapshot
Next to this overview, a chart shows your most recent monthly solar credit, broken into your community solar payment and your savings. This helps you track real-time financial impact for the latest reporting cycle we have received from the utility.

Comprehensive Month-To-Month History
Your complete savings history includes a breakdown of your monthly community solar credits, community solar payments, and savings calculations. Accessible via download, use this to compare sequential utility bills and keep for your personal records.

How Your Savings Work (Step-by-Step)
Your dashboard includes a visual explainer of the 3-step process:

1. Community Solar Credit. Your utility bill is reduced by a credit based on your solar share.
2. PowerMarket Payment. You pay us for that credit — at a set discount. Most projects provide a 10% savings, although it varies by state and by project.
3. Guaranteed Savings. Subtract the payment from the credit, and that’s your savings. You always come out ahead. For example: If your credit is $100 and you pay $90, your savings is $10.

Note: A solar credit does not always cover the full cost of your utility bill, so you should always be prepared to have some remainder owed to your utility any given month.

Quick Tips for Using Your Dashboard

• Review your cumulative savings each month to see how your impact is growing.
• Check the latest snapshot to see your solar credit, payment, and savings. You can find this data on a recent utility bill.
• Watch for seasonal trends (more savings is generally expected in sunnier months).
• Know that credits may appear 1–2 months after energy is generated.

Why This Dashboard Matters
It makes your credits, payments, and savings visible.
No more wondering if community solar is working — your dashboard shows exactly how it’s helping you save down to the penny.

It clears up confusion.
From seasonal credit changes to delayed billing, the dashboard helps you understand what’s happening and why.

It gives you control.
With your savings clearly tracked and explained, you’re in the driver’s seat.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why do my credits vary month to month? Solar production changes with the weather and seasons. Summer = more sun = more credits.
• When will I see credits on my utility bill? Credits typically appear 1-2 months after the energy is generated due to utility processing schedules and meter reading cycles.
• What if my credits seem low one month? Check the dashboard's monthly breakdown and historical trends. Temporary dips are normal, but contact us if you're concerned about ongoing issues.
• Is the dashboard accurate? Yes. It reflects the latest available data from utilities and solar farms.

A Clearer Path to Clean Energy
Community solar makes clean energy accessible and affordable — and now it’s easier than ever to understand. Your dashboard helps you track real savings, stay informed, and get the most from your solar subscription.