Subscription Amount
Defines the subscriber’s allocated capacity (kW) or percentage of system output and how it is measured or adjusted.
A clear Community Solar Power Agreement protects subscribers and operators by documenting rights to energy output, billing mechanics, and liability allocation; it reduces disputes and supports regulatory compliance under state net metering and community solar rules.
Each stakeholder’s obligations should be explicit — especially how credits flow, what happens on account changes, and how disputes are resolved.
An individual or corporate representative with authority to bind the account holder (name must match utility account or legal entity). Signatures should be from officers, managers, or persons designated by corporate resolution for business subscribers.
A company officer, project manager, or authorized agent who has authority to accept subscribers and commit the project to operational, maintenance, and crediting obligations under the agreement.
Defines the subscriber’s allocated capacity (kW) or percentage of system output and how it is measured or adjusted.
Specifies utility credit transfer mechanics, timing, and whether the subscriber receives bill credits, cash payments, or a hybrid arrangement.
States the start date, initial term length, renewal provisions, and early termination rights and fees.
Describes metering responsibilities, data sharing, production verification, and audit rights for both parties.
Explains subscriber transfer rules, consent requirements, and how credits follow a property or account change.
Lists events of default, cure periods, remedies, and allocation of costs for restoration or nonperformance.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Sequential or parallel routing |
| Authentication | Email + optional SMS or KBA |
| Audit Trail | Enable IP, timestamp, and event log |
| Delivery | Automatic copy to subscriber and operator |
Ensure the chosen provider meets any industry compliance needs (for example, HIPAA where health data is involved) and can produce tamper-evident signed copies for regulators and the utility.
Enter MM/DD/YYYY; determines first bill with credits
Credits applied per utility schedule each month
Typically 30–90 days depending on contract
Auto-renew or renegotiate as specified
Follow state program timelines for registration
Subscriber completes application and agreement.
Operator or utility verifies account eligibility.
Meter association or data arrangement is established.
Credits appear on the subscriber’s utility bill.
A housing cooperative adopts a subscription model to allocate 60% of output to resident accounts
A commercial operator contracts with multiple small businesses under one master agreement
| Document Type | Community Solar Agreement | PPA |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Flow | utility bill credits | direct energy sale |
| Typical Term | 10–25 years | 5–25 years |
| Utility Enrollment Needed | sometimes | |
| Transfer on Sale | often specified | case-by-case |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |