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Community solar is a great way to start using renewable energy without buying panels yourself. Community solar has a large variety of models, but it can work for people who live in multi-family units, are renting, have too much shade on their property, run a community-oriented organization, and many other situations! Watch the Department of Energy's quick video overview of how it works below.

Community Solar Legislation

Community Solar in the RPS
This page provides an overview of how community solar fits into Illinois's Renewable Portfolio Standard after the passage of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA).

Illinois Solar for All
FEJA included specific provisions in order to make solar possible for those of low socioeconomic status by creating the Solar for All program. This page provides an overview of the program as well as other resources.

Resources for Developing a Community Solar Project

This website from the University of Illinois College of Law Library has a lot of information, including an updated list of passed ordinances in cities and counties throughout the state, resources specifically for lawyers, case studies, and more general resources.

Department of Energy's , which details the process for beginning a community solar project

How Do I Subscribe to Community Solar?

First, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï recommends that you use to help you compare community solar projects before you choose which to subscribe to.

You may also find  useful, which gives background on community solar and key questions to ask before entering an agreement.

Then, you can find a community solar project in your service territory at the  

You can also find active community solar projects on the along with a chart to compare the projects directly.

Remember, the project must be located in the same service territory that you live in! For example, if you live in ComEd territory, you can subscribe to a community solar project located anywhere in ComEd territory, but not one located in Ameren territory.