SunChoice for Residential Customers
SunChoice offers an inclusive and flexible solution for solar energy while promoting sustainability and advancing the growth of renewable energy. Through this program, residential customers—including renters and those in apartments or condos—can access solar energy from a large, centrally located solar farm without the need to install their own panels.
Shared Solar Benefits
No Upfront Costs
A typical 5 kW solar array can cost $15,000 or more, but with SunChoice, you can access solar energy without that expense.
Flexible Subscription
Subscribers can adjust their subscription to fit their energy needs.
Environmental Impact
Customers contribute to the growth of renewable energy that directly impacts their community.
Join the Bright Bunch
When you sign up for SunChoice, you become part of the Bright Bunch—a community of residents committed to advancing solar energy in Central Florida. Together, we’re making a lasting impact on the environment and making Central Florida a hub for solar adoption.
In 2024 alone, Bright Bunch members offset over 10,700 tons of CO2—the equivalent of planting nearly 249,500 trees!
Bright Bunch Perks
Exclusive Events
Join fellow Bright Bunch members at exclusive events to network, share ideas and explore common sustainability initiatives.
Member Pride
As a token of our appreciation, you’ll receive exclusive promotional items to proudly showcase your contribution.
Referral Program
Refer a friend to SunChoice, and when they sign up, both of you will earn $100 as a thank-you!
Public Recognition
Use the hashtag #OUCBrightBunch on social media to show that you’re proud to be a member!
Calculate Your Optimal Solar Percentage
Use our solar calculator to quickly estimate the percentage of solar energy that’s right for your home. Get an overview of what your average monthly solar energy costs could look like.
Get Your Solar Estimate
Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in learning more about SunChoice? Click on any of the questions below to find out how you can participate in the program.
The SunChoice residential program will start accepting new subscriptions in March 2025.
You can easily subscribe by completing our online enrollment form or emailing green@ouc.com. Please note that you must have received at least one monthly bill in 2024 to be eligible.
One of the benefits of the SunChoice program is that there are no initial enrollment costs, regardless of what percentage you subscribe to.
You are not purchasing physical equipment, but rather receiving a portion of solar power produced by an existing utility-scale array. You will receive your subscribed amount of solar energy as a percentage of your usage. You only pay a solar rate (in lieu of the fuel rate you would normally pay) to participate - no maintenance fees or installation costs.
The solar energy rate effective October 01, 2024, is 4.567¢/kWh in OUC service territory and 4.722¢/kWh in St. Cloud.
A solar subscription will incur a solar rate in lieu of the fuel rate for the percentage you subscribe to. For example, if you subscribe at 20%, then 20% of your electric consumption will incur a solar rate* in lieu of the fuel rate, and the remaining 80% of your electric consumption will incur the traditional fuel rate.
You can opt to have a percentage of your electric usage – in 10% increments – at a solar rate in lieu of the normal fuel charge. The minimum subscription required to enroll is 10%. Use our Solar Calculator to quickly estimate the percentage of solar energy that works best for you.
*Effective October 01, 2024, the solar energy rate is 4.567¢/kWh in OUC service territory and 4.722¢/kWh in St. Cloud.
The energy generated by the utility-scale solar farm doesn't go directly to your home. Instead, it is fed into OUC’s electric grid, helping to offset the use of other energy sources.
You can subscribe for all or a portion of your monthly electric bill to be powered by SunChoice solar. You can opt for a percentage of your electric usage in 10% increments. The minimum subscription required to enroll is 10%.
The percentage of your energy not supplied by solar power will be supplemented with traditional energy options from our diverse fuel portfolio.
As long as the program is not full, you may increase your percentage. This program is popular, so we encourage you to subscribe to the right amount of solar initially. If the program is full, your name will be added to a waiting list and you will be notified when capacity becomes available.
OUC currently has the capacity to produce 277 MW of solar energy. Once the project is fully subscribed, interested customers will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when additional space becomes available.
You can cancel your subscription at any time; however, if you want to rejoin, you’ll need to wait at least 6 months.
OUC’s diverse fuel options ensure power production is never interrupted. If the solar farm were to become unable to produce energy, your home would not be affected.
Moving will not affect your participation in the SunChoice program as long as you remain within OUC’s electric service territory. Your subscription can move to your new property or rental with you. If you close your account and do not move within OUC’s electric service area, you will end your service with OUC, including your participation in the SunChoice program.
SunChoice is only available to OUC electric residential and business customers. We accept renters, condo owners and homeowners. It is easy to take your subscription with you wherever you move, as long as you are within OUC’s electric service territory.
Those who are currently participating in OUC’s solar PV program, OUC Power Pass or Budget Billing are not eligible.