StraightUp Solar was founded in 2006 and since then has installed more than 1,300 residential and commercial solar projects in Illinois and Missouri. StraightUp Solar is a full service, turn-key solar EPC installation company with a straightforward project management approach ready to see projects from initial concept to commissioning and operational support. StraightUp Solar became Certified as a Benefit Corporation (B Corp) in 2015. Certified B Corporations focus on people and planet before profit. They are committed to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. StraightUp Solar is an Illinois DG Certified company and meets all qualifications for qualified workforce within the Illinois Power Authority definitions.

Hawk-Attollo is a solar development partner that works collaboratively to support organizations and community leaders with the utilization of solar assets to further environmental sustainability, local economic impact, and financial stewardship.  Hawk-Attollo reviews project feasibility and creatively evaluates resources with the goal to offer a long-term power purchase agreement that eliminates any need for prepayments or other system design, installation, or maintenance costs.  Community solar may be uniquely designed to empower marginalized communities.  Whether for a critical service provider or for community solar, Hawk-Attollo envisions working in partnership to design and implement alternative energy solutions that are socially conscious and leveraged for greatest impact.

Renewable Energy Evolution (REE) is a Midwest renewable energy consultancy which concentrates on helping accelerate the energy industry towards cleaner power generation. REE’s experience includes the management and development of utility-scale renewable systems up to 50 MW to distributed solar and battery energy systems at 100 kw. REE was founded with the aim of being a leading adviser in the renewable energy market sector while directly improving people’s lives. REE has diverse backgrounds in public policy, economics, accounting, finance, management and engineering, which allows to address a range of issues and create value for customers. REE’s energy consultation services comprise of Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Business Model Transformation, Power Supply Planning, Energy Assessment, Utility Formation, Utility Operations, Cost of Service & Rate Design, and working to create equity for all stakeholders in low to moderate income neighborhoods.

Servicing the Chicagoland area for over 20 years, Millennium Solar Electric Inc. brings experience to the industry and is dedicated to providing quality energy efficiency programs. Millennium is an Electrical and Solar Contracting firm committed to providing high caliber electrical and solar PV services.
Millennium’s services provide license professionals in renewable energy: consultation and power distribution, photovoltaic engineering, electrical contracting/engineering, heating and air condition, energy efficiency audits, financial feasibility analysis and integration of solutions including:
• Large-scale solar PV – Commercial, Industrial and Power Purchase Agreements.
• Utility scale battery storage systems
• Commercial LED lighting solutions
• Energy monitoring and consultancy

Trajectory Solar IL, LLC brings together a background in solar development, financing, policy, and community engagement. Trajectory works with interested community members, organizations, businesses, and landowners to evaluate their options for potential projects across Illinois. Their approach involves working with local partners in environmental justice and low-income communities at every step of the solar development process, from site selection to subscriber outreach, and fostering a coalition of community organizations.

Balance Solar partners work with solar installers to finance solar projects and are backed by a team of investors and individuals with collective experience in the field. Balance Solar’s model allows an offer of 10-12-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) at low rates, and at the end of the PPA, ownership of the system transfers directly to customers at no additional cost. Balance Solar works with residential, commercial, and municipal property owners. As an approved vendor under the Illinois Solar For All Program, Balance Solar provides affordable renewable energy to as many people as possible.

Windfree Wind and Solar Energy Company was founded in Chicago in 2009. Windfree's team includes a multi-disciplinary group of Chicago’s business, architectural, artistic, activists, and community leaders. The team believes alternative energy solutions must be researched, installed, monitored, tested and be supported by local legislation.  Windfree Solar is a Turnkey EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) with over 14 MW of solar installed in Illinois alone.  Windfree Solar operates throughout the Midwest, but Illinois is the target market.  Windfree Solar has in house construction crews, NABCEP certified and licensed installers and is focused on the construction of large community solar installations, ground mount single axis trackers, ballasted rooftop systems, and residential installations.

Solar Sense is a central Illinois small business engaged in the sale and implementation of residential and small commercial PV systems in Champaign County and the surrounding counties. Solar Sense aims to distribute the benefits of solar energy to low-income communities. Prior to participating in Illinois Solar for All, Solar Sense implemented a 20kW community solar system exclusive to subscribers that are low-income households with young children. As a result of that project, several local businesses have donated space to host additional small community solar systems to benefit those in need. Solar Sense primarily acts as an Approved Vendor for its own projects but is provisionally available to represent other projects.

PSG Energy Group helps customers explore and implement energy savings and sustainability measures. PSG uses a comprehensive approach to identify opportunities to implement dependable, renewable, and turn-key solutions. PSG focuses on the K-12 and municipality sectors. Since 2016, PSG has partnered with over 20 schools in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan to design, install, and maintain over 25MW of solar projects. Clients have seen reductions in operating costs in addition to making a positive impact on the environment and providing innovative learning opportunities for their communities.

Novel Energy Solutions, LLC (NES), is a Midwest based company that specializes in reducing government, business, farm and residential energy costs through solar installations, energy-efficiency technologies, and unique financing options. Founded by a fifth-generation Minnesota farmer, Cliff Kaehler, NES focus is on helping farmers and their communities take advantage of the benefits of solar energy.  NES brought the first four Community Solar Gardens in Xcel’s Minnesota program online. NES works with utilities across all territories to install both CSGs and Distributed projects for businesses, churches, government, schools and farmers. NES is also currently installing projects through the Adjustable Block Program.