Not sure which community solar path is right for you? We compared the three main ways Maryland homeowners and businesses are enrolling — so you don't have to guess.
| Feature | StarShine (SunFunnel) | EnergySage | Direct Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Maryland community solar only | National solar marketplace (rooftop + community) | Single provider, varies |
| Enrollment Cost | Free — $0 | Free quotes | Varies by provider |
| Guaranteed Savings | Yes — minimum 15% | No guarantee | No guarantee |
| Bill Audit Tool | Yes — AI-powered | No | No |
| Installation Required | None | Depends (rooftop = yes) | None |
| Supported Utilities | BGE, Pepco, SMECO | Various (national) | Single utility per provider |
| Time to Enroll | 2 minutes | Varies (quote comparison) | Varies |
| Consumer Advocacy | Yes — independent | Marketplace (not advocacy) | No |
| Savings Tracker | Yes — real-time | No | No |
| Renters Eligible | Yes | Community solar only | Yes |
| Contract Required | No long-term contract | Varies by installer | Varies by provider |
| Commercial / B2B | Yes — property managers welcome | Yes | Limited |
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Check Your Savings → I Manage Commercial PropertyCommunity solar is not rooftop solar. You don't buy panels. You don't sign a 20-year lease. You subscribe to a portion of a solar farm built in Maryland, and your share of the energy produced shows up as a credit on your existing utility bill — automatically, every month.
Maryland's program became permanent law in February 2025, making it one of the strongest community solar markets in the country. BGE, Pepco, and SMECO customers are all eligible.
With BGE raising rates again in 2026, locking in community solar credits now protects you from future increases. The Maryland RELIEF Act is working through the legislature, but community solar savings are available today — no vote required.
We guarantee a minimum 15% discount on your electricity supply charges. Most customers save more. If you don't save, you don't pay.
No signup fee, no equipment cost, no installation. You enroll, and credits appear on your next billing cycle (4–8 weeks activation).
Our savings calculator takes about 2 minutes. We handle the rest — matching you to the right solar farm for your utility territory.
Upload your BGE bill and our AI auditor breaks down exactly where you're overpaying — before you even enroll in community solar.
Join thousands of Maryland residents who switched to community solar. No panels, no installation, guaranteed savings.
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