Fresh Coast Solar is an Engineering, Procurement & Construction service providing turnkey project management, design, and installation solutions to renewable energy development firms. Their mission is to accelerate the adoption of clean, renewable energy through efficient design, installation, and project management services.

The Fresh Coast Solar team of solar energy professionals has years of industry experience and training. Their portfolio ranges from residential solar plus storage installations to large-scale, utility-led solar farms that enable entire communities to benefit from solar power.

Illinois is one of the fastest-growing photovoltaic solar markets in the US with excellent incentives, and Fresh Coast Solar has experience managing projects across the Chicagoland area alone. Fresh Coast Solar streamline projects to keep them on budget and on schedule and takes on a customer driven approach, simplifying the process of installing solar.

ForeFront Power is a North American developer of solar and energy storage solutions for commercial, industrial, public sector, and community solar customers. The ForeFront Power team has experience working together to develop 1,300 behind-the-meter and community solar and storage projects, totaling 1 gigawatts-DC of renewable electricity. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Illinois and Mexico City, the company offers business, government, education, healthcare, and community solar customers in the U.S. and Mexico an array of clean energy and fleet electrification development, advisory, and asset management services. ForeFront Power is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. Ltd., a global energy infrastructure and investment leader with a robust balance sheet and an “A” credit rating from Standard & Poor’s. For more information, visit www.forefrontpower.com.

SolarShift LLC is a Delaware formed entity that is based in Illinois.  The company founded by Joshua Barrett & his wife Erica Barrett in 2015 with the purpose to develop solar energy projects in Illinois and the Midwest. Joshua Barrett is a professional engineer with a Bachelors in Civil Engineering, and a Masters in Energy Engineering (MEE).  Josh has a history in land development and construction of civil projects prior to forming SolarShift LLC.  His experience includes working in private sector raw land development projects, to large government civil infrastructure projects.  He worked in the due diligence, design, estimating and project management role throughout his career. Since its formation, SolarShift has worked on projects from the urban areas of Chicagoland, to the remote areas of southern Indiana.  SolarShift specializes in EPC services for ground mount PV systems, but has experience in all types of installs.  SolarShift performs the majority of the installation work, and relies on subcontractors for specialty items.

Solstice was founded on the belief that every household can be powered by affordable renewable energy. They organize, educate, and innovate to make solar accessible to the 77% of Americans who can't install panels on their own roof – either because they rent their home, their roof is shaded, or they don't have the savings for panels. Solstice has enabled over 10,000 renters and homeowners nationwide to subscribe to shared solar farms in their neighborhood, support clean energy, and save money on their monthly electric bills, all without paying extra for their power or making changes to their homes. No community should be left behind – especially those that stand to benefit most from savings and cleaner air. Solstice has received recognition from the Department of Energy, Inc. Magazine, the Sierra Club, and Renewable Energy World for its work to expand solar access to low-to-moderate income Americans and is thrilled to participate in the Illinois Solar for All Program.

GAIN Renewables Services Inc is a certified Engineering, Procurement, and Construction service company providing turnkey project management, design, and installations of solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. GAIN Renewables Services Inc is also a certified Tesla Solar Roof Installer. GAIN prides themselves on educating clients throughout the install process. Their NABCEP certified solar engineers then construct a design optimizing the solar layout. Their solar analyst evaluates each project’s current cost of electricity, to detail the savings and benefits. Each client receives a dedicated project manager who will update their clients on the project milestones. Solar Installations can be executed via Purchase, Lease, PPA (Power Purchase Agreement), and solar loans. GAIN’s mission is to provide affordable electricity to those who need it.

Clean Energy Design Group is a local solar developer with hundreds of installations in Illinois.  They provide turnkey services including: design, analysis, construction, operation, and maintenance. Their clients include school districts, municipalities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and businesses.

Clean Energy Design Group is a local solar developer with hundreds of installations in Illinois.  They provide turnkey services including: design, analysis, construction, operation, and maintenance. Their clients include school districts, municipalities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and businesses.

EFS Energy Inc (EFS) is a solar and storage installation company with a strong focus on high-quality workmanship and customer service from start to finish. EFS is experienced in engineering, constructing, and maintaining over 10MW of solar installations across the Midwest. Their project and construction management teams bring over 25 years of combined solar industry experience and multiple NABCEP certifications to the job. These projects have consisted of working with both internal and third-party contractors, and union and non-union labor requirements. They focus on quality workmanship and support throughout the entire process. In addition to project and construction management teams, they have a dedicated service and maintenance department to ensure quality-driven focus extends beyond the initial construction phase.

Mission Energy serves the nonprofit market nationwide, providing time, expertise, and resources to analyze, fund, and build commercial solar projects on properties and land owned by nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2019 on the heels of developing the largest solar ground array ever built in Washington DC[JR1]  on behalf of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington DC, Mission Energy is full service, turn-key solar developer. Mission Energy devotes their time and expertise needed to understand, analyze, and help clients make fully informed decisions to transition to a cleaner energy economy and receive the economic, environmental and social benefits that transition entails.  By securing the necessary third-party capital to build solar installations on behalf of their clients, Mission Energy strives to achieve clean energy goals while at the same time minimizing capital outlays required of them, thus preserving their capital resources in service of their mission.

National Solar Energy (NSE) is dedicated to helping Illinois save energy and “go green” by providing creative and affordable alternative energy (Solar) solutions! NSE has the expertise to install both residential and commercial systems. Founder and CEO, William Kerstein, has worked in the deregulation side of energy savings for over nine years and Co-Founder & Project Manager, Dan Seiler has over 20 years of alternative energy installation and experience.