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Community & shared solar
Credit transfer between accounts tool
See exactly how splitting your subscription's credit between two utility accounts breaks down in dollars.
How it works
Two steps to your split
Step 1
Confirm your provider actually supports this
Not every provider allows splitting one subscription's credit across two accounts, so check directly before assuming it's possible. If you're moving entirely rather than adding a second account, the portability when moving tool is the more relevant option.
Step 2
Decide your allocation percentage
Think through how much of your subscription's value you actually want directed to the secondary account versus keeping on your primary account, then confirm the exact process with your provider. Check the provider comparison tool if you're still weighing multiple providers and this feature matters to you.
Understanding credit transfer between accounts
Common reasons subscribers split their credit
A subscriber who owns a second property, wants to help a family member's utility bill, or manages a small side business account might want to direct part of their subscription's value somewhere other than their main residence. This is a distinct need from moving your entire subscription, since the goal here is maintaining two active allocations rather than relocating one. The DSIRE database has the current version, so check there before you rely on a summary.
Why both accounts typically need to be in the same utility territory
A credit earned on one shared array stays inside that array's utility territory, so a split only works when both the primary and secondary accounts sit on the same utility. This is the same underlying constraint covered in the portability when moving tool. A rooftop lease has a comparable transfer restriction, covered in the lease transfer at home sale calculator.
What to confirm with your provider before requesting a split
Ask whether splitting is a standard feature or a special request, whether there's any fee involved, and whether the secondary account needs to be in your own name or can belong to someone else with their consent. Getting these answers upfront avoids a frustrating back-and-forth once you've already decided on a split, similar to confirming a fee structure with the cancellation fee calculator before enrolling. The Department of Energy's community solar basics guide recommends getting exactly this kind of account-level detail in writing before you subscribe.
What happens if you change your mind later
Most providers should let you adjust the split percentage after the fact, though the exact process and any limits on how often you can change it vary. Treat your initial allocation as a starting point you can revisit rather than a permanent decision, and check the credit allocation estimator periodically to confirm the split is still producing the outcome you expect on each account. A grid export cap can also affect how much any single account can receive, covered by the grid export cap calculator. Check the DSIRE database too if either account is in a different state, since program rules can differ even within the same provider's territory.
Questions
Frequently asked
Some providers allow this, letting you direct a percentage of your subscription's credit to a second utility account, such as a rental property you own or a family member's account, as long as both accounts are within the same utility territory. Not all providers support this, so confirm directly before assuming it's an option.
This varies by provider. Some allow a split at no extra cost as a standard account feature, while others may treat it as a special request or not offer it at all. Ask your provider directly about any fees or restrictions on splitting your allocation.
This depends on whether your provider treats a full transfer as an account ownership change or simply an allocation adjustment. A full transfer to a completely different subscriber usually requires more formal steps than adjusting how your own subscription's credit is split.
This depends on the provider. Some require all linked accounts to be in the subscriber's own name, while others allow directing credit to a different person's account with their consent. Confirm your specific provider's policy before assuming either way.