RGS Energy designed, engineered and installed the 575kW groundmounted solar array at the Venetucci Farm.
The 2,500 solar panels that make up the system are available for lease to all customers of Colorado Springs Utilities.
SunShare founder David Amster-Olszewski said the community solar garden allows citizens to participate in solar, without the average $25,000 upfront cost of a set of panels on their own roof.
"Leasing two panels can reduce the average electric bill by ten percent," Amster-Olszewski said.
Colorado Springs Utilities will provide a monetary incentive, up to 30% of the panel cost, for customers that subscribe to the community solar garden.
