City Of Elgin: Community Solar Subscriptions Now Available To Elgin Residents And Small Businesses

Press release from the City of Elgin:

February 25, 2022

Elgin, IL - Elgin residents and small businesses can save money on electric bills and help develop the solar industry in Illinois thanks to a new City-sponsored community solar program.Community solar program subscribers receive credits on their ComEd accounts, reducing the energy supply charges on their monthly bills by $100 per year on average. There are no credit checks, enrollment fees or termination fees. Those interested can sign up at cityofelgin.org/communitysolar.The program allows participants to support solar power without installing their own rooftop panels and, through their subscriptions, help support solar development in the state.  "This program is yet another positive initiative in Elgin's long history of supporting renewable energy," said Mayor David Kaptain. "The community solar program offers an equitable opportunity for our residents and small businesses to realize the cost savings and environmental benefits that solar energy provides."Subscriptions will be offered to Elgin residents and small businesses on a rolling basis. Detailed information including a list of frequently asked questions can be found at cityofelgin.org/communitysolar.How community solar worksAbout the community solar in IllinoisCommunity solar facilities are a product of Illinois’ Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). Through FEJA, new renewable energy sites in Illinois including community solar projects will help to create a clean energy economy for the state through job creation, and the reduction of carbon by displacing legacy coal generating units in the state. FEJA mandates that Illinois utilities must purchase 25% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025. Some of this additional demand will be met by 400 megawatts of capacity generated by community solar projects throughout the state. The most recently passed legislation, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), provides for additional solar farms being added in Illinois every year moving forward, creating long-term sustainability and capacity for the program.

For more information, please contact Communications Manager Molly Gillespie at 847-931-5613.

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