Illinois Solar for All

Affordable solar energy.
More savings.
A brighter tomorrow.

Testimonials

  • Lawndale Resident Saves $50 a Month with Community Solar

    Delia Perez, a resident of the Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago, shares that she decided to participate in the Illinois Solar for All: Community Solar program to save money on her electric bill while also helping the environment.

    “A community solar project is like a big solar farm,” said Perez. “You get credits for the solar…

  • Arrendador Reduce su Costo de Electricidad Con la Energía Solar (Landlord Cuts Electricity Costs with Solar)

    Alejandra Flores, arrendador y propietaria de una vivienda unifamiliar en el barrio de Chicago Lawn compartió su experiencia con Illinois Solar for All en un video. “Mas lo que me llamo la atención de la energía solar era el ahorro,” dijo Flores, explicando su interés en el programa.

    ¡Flores expresó su emoción por el hecho…

  • A Head Start on Energy Cost Savings

    BCMW Head Start/Early Head Start is a non-profit comprehensive child development program that has engaged and prepared children and families for success in school since 1965. The organization offers two programs to income-eligible families in Bond, Clinton, Marion, Washington, and Franklin counties.

    The Head Start program enrolls children ages 3 to 5…

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Illinois Solar for All provides greater access to the renewable energy economy for income-eligible communities through incentives that help make solar installations more affordable and result in measurable savings for participants.

Owners & Residents Vendors

  • Mission and values

    The program promotes equitable access to the solar economy through program incentives that help make solar more affordable for income-eligible communities.

  • Overview and goals

    Illinois Solar for All increases participation in solar energy projects serving income-eligible and environmental justice communities. Incentives are made available for residential properties, properties that house non-profits and public facilities, and community solar projects.

How the program works

  • Pre-qualified solar vendors

    The program evaluates and approves vendors to meet program requirements and help protect consumers. Technical requirements and installation inspections help ensure quality workmanship.

  • Equitable participation

    Income-eligible homeowners and renters, as well as non-profits and public facilities serving income-eligible or environmental justice communities, may be eligible for participation. Click here for more on income eligibility in Illinois.

  • Participant savings

    With Illinois Solar for All, income-eligible participants will see no upfront costs, and ongoing costs and fees will not exceed 50% of the value of the energy generated from the solar project.

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Please sign up to learn more about Illinois Solar for All. We’ll send periodic program updates including eligibility and application information, events and resources, and other helpful tips to access the many benefits of the program.

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Our partners

Illinois Solar for All is a program developed by the Illinois Power Agency and administered by Elevate Energy (Elevate). Elevate is a non-profit organization working with key partners to administer Illinois Solar for All, including Shelton Solutions, CANDO, Encolor, PACO Collective, and Primera Engineers.