We have Moved!

We have merged with Neighborhood Sun to provide you with more clean, green, renewable energy! By joining forces with Neighborhood Sun, we have expanded our reach and are now bringing affordable clean energy alternatives and savings to thousands of residents and businesses like you across the country.

WHAT IS COMMUNITY SOLAR?

locally sourced green energy for you and your community

A way to save the planet

Community Solar produces electricity from local solar farms. These farms reduce the amount of energy generated from coal and natural gas plants and improve our overall air quality and health.

A way to save money

As a subscriber to a local community solar farm, you are guaranteed to save 10% off your total rate annually.

A way to support your community

Astral Power helps communities by providing local jobs and economic development. Our team members are also members of the community who contribute to the local tax base and economy.

Faq

In case you were wondering...

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Am I eligible to participate in community solar?
If you are a homeowner, renter, non-profit, or small businesses with the electric bill in your name, you can participate. Participating members must be served by the same utility as the solar farm.

How much do I save?
Each month you receive bill credits from solar and are guaranteed to save 10% on your overall rate annually.

How do I see my savings?
You will receive bill credits for the amount of electricity you produce each month. After the credits offset your electric bill, you pay Astral Power for the credits at a 10% discount.

How much does it cost?
Absolutely nothing!

Is there a fee for cancelling?
Not with us! You can cancel your agreement at any time for any reason and never pay a fee.

How does the electricity produced from the solar farm get to my house?
The electricity produced is sent to the grid and you receive bill credits each month. Your current electric service will not be interrupted, and you will still receive your electricity from the utility as you do now.

Can I participate if I have a third-party electric supplier?
Yes! Your savings will be calculated based on your energy supplier’s rate vs. the utility's rate.

Can I participate if I have budget billing?
With Budget Billing, your utility reconciles customer accounts at the end of the annual cycle. However, with Community Solar, credits need to be applied to your bill every month. This does not work if you have Budget Billing in place. You should contact your utility to remove Budget Billing prior to enrolling in Community Solar.

Our Team

The People BEHIND The Future Of Energy

Thom Smith

President, Co-Founder

Yasi Jiang

VP of Finance & Operations, Co-Founder

Cara Humphrey

Director of Sales, Co-Founder

Thom Smith

President, Co-Founder

Thom serves as President of Astral Power and manages all aspects of the business with focus on sales, marketing, and the customer experience. Thom has spent the last decade successfully scaling national sales teams in the green tech industry. Under his leadership, he helped residential start-up, Astrum Solar, grow to be the 4 th largest residential solar company in the country with over 400 employees and 10,000 systems installed. During his seven years with the company he was responsible for developing and executing competitive strategy, residential sales channel management, inbound/outbound call center, and sales and marketing analytics. A frequent speaker and trainer, Thom has conducted many sales and business workshops and seminars throughout his career. A lifelong learner, he has completed numerous executive leadership and sales management training programs and is a President’s Club member of the Sandler Institute.

Yasi Jiang

VP of Finance & Operations, Co-Founder

Prior to co-founding Astral Power, Yasi helped launch Lumina Solar, a residential solar installer based in Maryland where she served as Director of Finance and Controller. Previously Ms. Jiang worked at the Royal Bank of Canada, where she focused on tax accounting and optimization for the firm's US operations. Earlier in her career Ms. Jiang was at Baker Tilly, where she specialized in tax compliance and planning work for clients in the technology, retail, and financial services sectors. Ms. Jiang graduated with a BS degree from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Cara Humphrey

Director of Sales, Co-Founder

Cara earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science before starting her own importing business. Cara relocated to the East Coast and pursued her passion and began working in the green industry. She was at the forefront of the electric vehicle industry and successfully built a loyal following an impressive referral network. Cara was eventually recruited to Astrum Solar and as a Solar Consultant before being promoted to Sales Manager of NY. Most recently, she worked as a consultant in NY for a Commercial-Industrial Energy Efficiency Company working with local utilities as a Program Expediter. She proudly serves on the Town of Chatham’s Climate Smart Committee, the Columbia County Environmental Management Council, Rotary Club, and the local chapter of Citizen’s Climate Lobby.

SOLAR ADVOCATE

EARN MORE BY BECOMING A SOLAR ADVOCATE

If you are passionate about clean energy and want to help others save money and reduce their carbon footprint, take advantage of one of our referral partner programs.