Xcel Energy's Regular Utility Charges: These are the charges for the electricity you consume from the traditional grid, which includes delivery, energy use, taxes, and other fees.
Credits for Solar Energy: Through the community solar program, you receive credits on your bill for the energy generated by your share of the community solar array.
With Utility Combined Billing (UCB), Xcel combines your charges and credits into a single monthly bill, which includes:
Your regular electricity charges from Xcel Energy (energy use).
Your credits from the community solar program (based on how much solar energy your portion of the solar garden generated).
How Do I Pay My Subscription Fee?
The subscription fee for your community solar program is deducted from the solar credits you receive. So, the total credit amount that gets applied to your bill is reduced by your subscription fee, you will see this applied to your Xcel bill.
The Benefits of UCB with Community Solar
Simplified Billing: Instead of receiving separate bills—one from Xcel for regular electricity usage and another from the solar provider for your community solar subscription—UCB combines everything into a single, easier-to-manage statement.
Convenience: UCB makes it easier for customers to manage their energy expenses and track how much they're saving through solar energy, as everything is on one bill.
No Need for Additional Payments: You don't have to worry about separate payments for your solar subscription. The credits you receive from the community solar garden are directly applied to your Xcel bill.