By Madison Gas & Electric
The wait is over! MGE’s latest community solar program, Shared Solar-Strix, is open for enrollment. Shared Solar is an optional program for MGE electric customers who wish to power their home or small business with local, affordable solar energy.
What’s community solar from MGE?
MGE’s community solar program offers eligible electric customers the opportunity to purchase shares of locally generated solar energy. Participants share the output of the local solar installation.
How can I participate?
Participants pay a one-time, up-front fee to reserve a portion of the electricity produced at MGE’s Strix Solar array in Fitchburg. Then, they pay a monthly per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) charge for their chosen subscription amount (for up to 50% of their annual electricity consumption). The monthly per-kWh charge will remain fixed with participants for the life of the agreement (even if they move within MGE’s electric service territory).
Two subscription options are available:
Option 1: Higher one-time fee, lower monthly charge
Option 2: Lower one-time fee, higher monthly charge
Community solar customers don’t receive the solar energy directly. The electricity generated at MGE’s Strix Solar facility is fed into MGE’s distribution grid serving customers. Participation in Shared Solar supports the growth of renewable energy, helping to create a more sustainable energy supply for all MGE electric customers.
Visit mge.com/sharedsolar to learn more about the program and to enroll.
Targeting net-zero carbon electricity
MGE is targeting net-zero carbon electricity by 2050. Growing our use of carbon-free energy generation, like solar energy, is a key strategy in achieving this goal, and our customers can help. MGE offers optional programs like Shared Solar-Strix that make it easy and affordable to power your home or business with up to 100% green energy hassle-free. Visit mge.com to learn more.
