Community solar empowers residents and businesses to access clean energy without needing to install solar panels. Join us in this initiative to support renewable energy while saving on your energy bills. Learn how you can become part of a sustainable future by engaging with local solar programs today.
Community solar allows residents and businesses to benefit from solar energy without the hassle of installing panels on their property. By subscribing to a local solar project, you can enjoy clean energy, lower energy bills, and support sustainable practices in your community. This initiative offers an accessible way to reduce your environmental impact while enjoying savings on your utilities.
The energy is fed into the grid, you receive a bill credit from your utility – saving you money and supporting clean energy.
Participating in community solar can lower your electricity costs. By sharing in the benefits of local solar energy, you'll see reductions on your monthly bills.
Using community solar programs helps reduce your carbon footprint. This initiative promotes cleaner air and supports the shift towards renewable energy.
Community solar makes clean energy accessible to everyone, including renters and those without suitable roofs for solar panels. Get involved and tap into local resources.
Engaging with community solar strengthens local networks. By participating, you're supporting jobs and initiatives that benefit your community and the environment.
No. All Power Project USA programs are free to join, with no hidden costs or subscription fees. We are committed to making clean energy accessible to all Illinois residents, especially low- to moderate-income households.
With Power Project USA, enrollment starts in person at your residence — even if you live in an apartment or rental unit. Illinois law requires that all subscriptions be verified within 15 feet of the property being enrolled.
Here’s how it works:
Book an Appointment Online
Use our website to schedule a time that works for you.
Meet a Certified Rep at Your Home
We’ll visit your unit, verify eligibility, and walk you through project options.
Bring a Recent Utility Bill
A paper or digital copy from ComEd, Ameren, or MidAmerican will work.
Start Saving Automatically
Once enrolled, you’ll receive solar bill credits every month — with no rooftop panels, no fees, and no changes to your electric service.
💡 If your address isn’t in an active project area, we’ll keep you on file and notify you when one becomes available.
Community solar in Illinois allows residents and businesses to subscribe to a local solar farm without installing rooftop panels. Subscribers receive credits on their utility bills based on their share of the solar power generated. This initiative is part of state-supported programs like Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All, established under legislation such as the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA).
In Illinois, community solar typically involves dual billing:
Utility Bill: Your utility (ComEd, Ameren, or MidAmerican) applies solar credits to your electric bill, reducing the amount you owe.
Solar Provider Bill: You receive a separate bill from your community solar provider, charging you for the solar credits at a discounted rate (usually 10–20% less than the value of the credits).
For low- to moderate-income (LMI) customers enrolled in eligible programs, unified billing may be available, combining charges and credits into a single, simplified bill.
When your share of the solar farm generates electricity, your utility applies bill credits to your account. You then pay the solar provider a discounted rate — typically 10–20% less than the value of the credits, helping you lower your total monthly cost.
Community solar is supported by Illinois’ major electric utilities: ComEd (Commonwealth Edison), Ameren Illinois, and MidAmerican Energy. If you’re a customer of one of these providers, you’re likely eligible to enroll in a local solar project and start receiving bill credits.
Illinois’ community solar program is built on strong legislation like the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). These laws created and expanded the Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All programs, which help ensure clean energy is accessible and affordable for all residents — especially low-income and environmental justice communities.
Yes! Community solar is designed for everyone — especially renters and those who can’t install rooftop panels. As long as you have a utility account with a participating provider, you can subscribe and enjoy clean energy savings.
