Contractor License Verification:

State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulations – Roofing Contractors verification

Illinois Department of Public Health – Plumbing license verification

Clean Energy (CPACE) Program
www.cookcountyil.gov

Commercial property assessed clean energy (CPACE) financing is an innovative tool that provides low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency projects in commercial buildings. Cook County commercial property owners can obtain up to 100% upfront financing from private capital providers for qualified upgrades such as HVAC, lighting and solar photovoltaic systems, and many more, in both existing buildings and new construction projects. By doing these efficiency improvement, annual utility savings are generally greater than the annual C-PACE financing payments, generating positive cash flow from day one.

Grow Solar Chicago

www.growsolar.org/chicagoland/

Grow Solar Chicagoland is a grassroots residential and commercial group purchasing program for solar. Home and business owners throughout Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake and Kane counties may participate in this program to help pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. The program builds on previous years of successful programs that helped over 200 local property owners go solar.

Find an Installer:

Illinois Solar Energy Association – Residential Installers

Illinois Commerce Commission – Distributed Generation Installer

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Installer Locator

ComEd Links

General links for both residential & commercial customers:

Solar Calculator – Use our solar calculator to estimate your solar project costs and potential savings.

Solar 101 – Learn more about solar energy and available options.

Getting Started – Find out the process for installing rooftop solar at your home or business.

Solar Incentives & Credits – Learn about incentives and credits that can help lower the cost of installing solar.

Finding a Contractor – Use these tips to help you find the right contractor

Community Solar – Learn how you can be part of community solar

Specific to commercial customers:

Solar Rebates for Your Business – Find distributed generation rebates for commercial and industrial customers

Additional Resources:

https://illinoisshines.com/about/

https://www.illinoissfa.com/programs/community-solar/

https://www.elevatenp.org/illinois-solar-for-all/

https://www.illinoissfa.com/events/initial-project-submission-window-closes-at-500-pm-cdt-3/