An Easier Way to Go Green
Installing solar panels on your business can be costly and time consuming. With Solar Gardens, we can help you promote a cleaner future for your customers without the upfront costs and long-term maintenance of owning your own solar energy system.
THE SOLAR GARDENS PROGRAM
Solar Gardens is our way of helping your business move toward environmental sustainability without breaking the bank. We build, operate and maintain community solar power plants right here in Michigan and your business subscribes to a portion of the energy produced. Here’s how it works:
Why Participate?
100% Michigan-Made Solar Energy
No Installations or Upkeep Hassles
Support Michigan's Renewable Energy Future
Subscription Levels Starting at $8 Per Month
Clean Energy with the Same Proven Service
No Contracts or Cancellation Fees
Environmental Benefits
Your Solar Gardens subscription will make a big environmental impact. Solar energy from the Solar Gardens Program generated to date is equivalent to:
22,618,636
Miles Driven
3,402
Tons of Landfill Waste Eliminated
69
Acres of Trees Planted
As a Consumers Energy’s full-service* electric customer you’re eligible to subscribe to Solar Gardens.
When you subscribe to the program, you agree to pay a low monthly fee on your electric bill each month** and receive a monthly solar energy credit based on the amount of energy produced.
Should you change service locations after you’ve enrolled in the program, your subscription will move with you. Move out of our service territory, and you'll automatically be removed from the program without penalty.
There are several payment plans available to fit your lifestyle – and for as little as $8 per month, you can promote a cleaner Michigan for decades to come. For additional details see Program Terms and Conditions.
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*Full-service electric customers are served on rates RS, RDP, RDPR, RT, GS, GSTU, GSD, GP, GPD, EIP and GPTU. To confirm your rate classification, please reference the back of your monthly bill under Rate Information.
**Customers who participate in the budget plan, winter protection plan, or shut-off protection plan will receive a second invoice for their participation rather than a consolidated electric bill.
Join Now
We offer a couple options to fit every budget.
For as little as $2.40 per month, you can subscribe to solar energy and reduce your carbon footprint.
Subscription Options:
MicroBlocks: $2.40 per month
SolarBlocks: $8 per month
In 2024, credits averaged $3.18 per SolarBlock per month or $0.95 per MicroBlock per month.
Solar Production
The data below illustrates how much solar energy has been generated in Michigan through the Solar Gardens program to-date. As you can see, your participation in programs like this makes a big difference.
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