When you review your RG&E bill as a community solar subscriber, you may notice a few new line items. Here’s how to read them and understand what they mean.
1. Start with Your Regular Electricity Charges
In the middle of your bill, you’ll see your normal electric charges from RG&E, including:
- Supply charges (the electricity you use)
- Delivery charges (bringing that electricity to your home or business)
These charges are calculated the same way they always have been.
2. Look for the Community Solar Credit
Next, find the line item labeled:
CDG Net Credit
This amount represents the full value of the solar energy produced by your share of the community solar farm during the billing period. This credit is applied directly to your bill, reducing what you owe to RG&E.
Think of this credit like a payment made on your behalf.
3. Review the CDG Subscription Fee
You’ll also see a line item called the CDG Subscription Fee.
Your CDG Subscription Fee is not an extra charge—it’s simply how your community solar savings are calculated and shown on your RG&E bill.
You receive a guaranteed 10% discount on the value of the community solar credits, which translates into dollar-value credits, which reduces the charges on your RG&E bill.
You do not receive a separate bill, and this is not an extra, out-of-pocket fee.
4. Confirm Your Savings
Your savings are calculated as follows:
- Multiply the CDG Customer Savings Rate (10%) by
- The CDG subscription fee
Example:
- $105.78 X 10.000% = $10.57 = Your Community Solar Savings!
5. What You Should (and Shouldn’t) See
✅ One RG&E bill
✅ Clear line items showing credits and fees
✅ Guaranteed savings every month
❌ No extra invoices ❌ No hidden charges ❌ No changes to your electric service or reliability
Need Help Reading Your Bill?
If you have questions about a specific line item on your RG&E bill or want help understanding your community solar savings, contact Customer Care at customercare@pureskyenergy.com or 1-877-267-8727.