Illinois residents can take advantage of a federal tax credit along with two unique state-level programs that can make solar panels relatively cheap or basically free.
There are a range of options to make a energy transition to solar power happen. Whether you re considering having panels installed on your home or subscribing to a community solar field, here s the info you need to get started.
There are a range of options to make a energy transition to solar power happen. Whether you re considering having panels installed on your home or subscribing to a community solar field, here s the info you need to get started.
Renewable Energy Evolution built a 213-kWDC solar project that uses rooftop racking and solar carports in South Chicago. The two-tier array was installed
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McLean County government is exploring solar energy as a way to save on its energy bill, but will likely seek financial help before the program sees the light of day.
Normal Township recently had around 800 solar panels installed on the roof of the Activity and Recreation Center (ARC). That got McLean County Board member Laurie Wollrab thinking maybe the county should look into solar energy.
“It has the potential to save the county quite a bit of money from my understanding and possibly the most important thing overall is the environmental piece of it,” Wollrab said.
Wollrab is vice chair of the county board s property committee. The county reached out to Ky Ajayi, a project developer with Straight Up Solar, a company that builds solar installations. Ajayi has been helping local governments and non-profits install solar panels through a program called Illinois Solar For All. It provides better access to clean energy in low-income communities. Those who get the sol