COMMUNITY SOLAR
Illinois Community Solar
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Illinois residents and businesses can benefit from community solar. With no rooftop panels required, you can support local solar farms, lower your electricity costs, and help power the Prairie State with clean, renewable energy.
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Community Solar
PureSky Energy is transforming Illinois’ energy landscape by making clean, affordable solar power accessible to all through its Community Solar program. This initiative allows residents, businesses, and public institutions to benefit from solar energy without the need for rooftop installations.
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Browse Our Illinois Community Solar Programs to Find One for You
We develop, own, and operate solar and storage sites across Illinois state and the United States. View the list below to find one near you. Then, start the sign up process online to get your savings.
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Join our community of over 10,000 Community Solar subscribers enjoying clean energy savings and powering change within their local community!
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FAQs on Illinois Community Solar
What’s the catch?
There is no catch — this is purely a savings program. You are never paying more to participate in community solar.
How do I know if I am eligible to participate?
If you are an Ameren or ComEd customer, you are eligible to participate. Co-op and municipal utility customers are not eligible to participate at this time.
What if I already have rooftop installed? Can I also participate in community solar?
Yes! Community Solar credits can be applied to offset any additional home usage not covered by your own generation.
Can I continue to participate in the local municipal aggregation program?
Yes, community solar credits can and will be applied to the supply portion of your bill that is provided by Constellation (or any other pre-selected supplier).
What if I already participate in Community Solar with another company?
No problem. Most solar companies (including PureSky) do not charge any additional fees or penalties for leaving the program early. Our Community Solar Coordinators will help you navigate this process.
Does this mean I no longer receive power from my local utility?
No, you will not be switching utility companies or suppliers. PureSky is not an Alternative Retail Electric Supplier (ARES). By signing up for community solar, you will receive the community solar benefits directly on your current utility bill.
When I receive my savings?
It can take two or more months to see your savings. Right after you sign up, we will either assign you to a solar farm or place you on a waitlist. If you can be placed right away, then, we will let the utility know that you have joined a community solar farm. It then takes time for the utility to add your account to a community solar farm and for your share to generate credits.
How does it lower my energy costs?
In short, you will receive savings equal to 10% on your solar credits.
Here’s where it gets a little complicated. When you sign up, we assign you a share of the community solar program. Your share earns you solar credits as the solar panels generate electricity.
For example, let’s say, your portion of the farm generates $100 worth of electricity. You will receive savings equal to 10% of the value of your solar credits. If your solar credits are worth $100, then you will pay PureSky Energy $90, reducing your overall cost significantly, all while supporting renewable energy.
How much does it cost to sign up?
No cost to sign up, this is purely a savings program!
You will still have to pay your utility bill each month, but you will see significant savings. Your savings from your solar credits + your fees = electricity savings!
How is my subscription size determined and what if my usage changes?
Our Community Solar Specialists analyze your annual electricity usage and use this to determine the appropriate subscription rate. We understand your electricity needs may change and can adjust your subscription to maximize your savings at any time.
How does billing work?
You will continue to receive a bill from your current utility provider. The community solar credits generated by your share of the solar farm will be applied directly on your utility bill.
Your utility provider will credit your solar savings to your utility bill and remit payment directly to us so you will not need to pay us separately. Credits are only applied to those portions of your delivery and supply that appear on your utility-issued bill.
Please note, this will not increase the cost of your electricity, instead, you will receive significant savings with community solar.
What if I move or need to cancel?
Oftentimes, your solar subscription can move with you, we want you to continue to save money in your new home!
If for any reason we can’t move your subscription to your new home, you can still take advantage of our referral program and recommend a new customer to take your place.
It costs nothing to cancel, and PureSky will take care of it as quickly as possible. It can take some time to process the cancellation with your utility. We ask for as much notice as possible.
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