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Fresh Coast Solar is an Engineering, Procurement & Construction service providing turnkey project management, design, and installation solutions to renewable energy development firms. Their mission is to accelerate the adoption of clean, renewable energy through efficient design, installation, and project management services. The Fresh Coast Solar team of solar energy professionals has years of industry experience and training. Their portfolio ranges from residential solar plus storage installations to large-scale, utility-led solar farms that enable entire communities to benefit from solar power. Illinois is one of the fastest-growing photovoltaic solar markets in the US with excellent incentives, and Fresh Coast Solar has experience managing projects across the Chicagoland area alone. Fresh Coast Solar streamline projects to keep them on budget and on schedule and takes on a customer driven approach, simplifying the process of installing solar.

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The Green Energy Justice Cooperative (GEJC) is owned by its subscribers and supporters. GEJC is led by experienced community solar developers. Its current portfolio of three 3MW will serve 2,000 community solar subscribers, at least 50% Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI). GEJC exists to lower the energy burden of low-income households by working with communities to develop energy solutions that not just lead to reduced energy bills but also provide meaningful benefits such as community ownership and wealth building, job creation, energy savings, profit sharing, entrepreneurship, LMI household access, resilience, and grid benefits. GEJC is founded by a seasoned group of community-based organizations with deep understanding of the intricacies of the burgeoning clean energy transition which has led to successful advocacy efforts yielding the landmark Clean and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), Illinois Solar for All, and the Community-Driven Community Solar programs.

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GRP WEGMAN is a leader in facility and energy solutions, with decades of experience delivering innovative and sustainable results. Our expertise spans many disciplines, making us a trusted partner for complex projects across a variety of industries. Additionally, we ensure our comprehensive solutions are tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. By combining innovative procurement methods with flexible funding options, we deliver projects with unmatched quality, precision, and timeliness. Guided by a commitment to integrity, transparency, and long-term client success, GRP|WEGMAN is redefining infrastructure and powering sustainable advancements. For over 70 years, GRP|WEGMAN has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional quality and unmatched service. From industrial facilities to educational institutions, we have the expertise and capability to engineer custom outcomes that make sense for your organization.

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Mission Energy serves the nonprofit market nationwide, providing time, expertise, and resources to analyze, fund, and build commercial solar projects on properties and land owned by nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2019 on the heels of developing the largest solar ground array ever built in Washington DC[JR1]  on behalf of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington DC, Mission Energy is full service, turn-key solar developer. Mission Energy devotes their time and expertise needed to understand, analyze, and help clients make fully informed decisions to transition to a cleaner energy economy and receive the economic, environmental and social benefits that transition entails.  By securing the necessary third-party capital to build solar installations on behalf of their clients, Mission Energy strives to achieve clean energy goals while at the same time minimizing capital outlays required of them, thus preserving their capital resources in service of their mission.

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Novel Energy Solutions, LLC (NES), is a Midwest based company that specializes in reducing government, business, farm and residential energy costs through solar installations, energy-efficiency technologies, and unique financing options. Founded by a fifth-generation Minnesota farmer, Cliff Kaehler, NES focus is on helping farmers and their communities take advantage of the benefits of solar energy.  NES brought the first four Community Solar Gardens in Xcel’s Minnesota program online. NES works with utilities across all territories to install both CSGs and Distributed projects for businesses, churches, government, schools and farmers. NES is also currently installing projects through the Adjustable Block Program.

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In alignment with our commitment to high performance and sustainability, Pepper Energy is a company dedicated to renewable energy projects. We provide an experienced and fully integrated engineer-procure-construct (EPC) team located under one roof. From project development and permitting through interconnection, construction and startup, utilizing an integrated EPC partner helps to create a more seamless, predictable and cost-effective project experience. Whether you are considering a ground-mount or roof-mount array, we are ready to put our technical expertise, self-perform capabilities, safety first culture and transparent process to work for you. Pepper currently has more than 50 MW of projects under development or completed for our clients. We are also active members of the Green Building Solar Installation (GBSI) and Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE).  

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PSG Energy Group helps customers explore and implement energy savings and sustainability measures. PSG uses a comprehensive approach to identify opportunities to implement dependable, renewable, and turn-key solutions. PSG focuses on the K-12 and municipality sectors. Since 2016, PSG has partnered with over 20 schools in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan to design, install, and maintain over 25MW of solar projects. Clients have seen reductions in operating costs in addition to making a positive impact on the environment and providing innovative learning opportunities for their communities.

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Quality Solar, a Chicago-based solar energy company, is led by industry experts Drew Collom and Kevin Goodwin. With over 30 years of combined experience, they offer comprehensive solar solutions for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. Their services include design, installation, lending, maintenance, ensuring efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solar systems.

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Renewable Energy Strategies and Solutions (RESS) is an MWBE renewable energy company focused on empowering communities through workforce development and project development. RESS works with community stakeholders to train a pipeline of workers for the growing renewable energy industry to develop a pathway from training to a career path. By developing projects, RESS understands the skills required for the marketplace and hence develop programs suitable for the trainees. RESS has twenty years of broad experience in Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Energy Assessment, Engineering, Project Development and Management, Financial Analysis, and Workforce Development. This enables RESS to create value for their customers.  

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RPG Energy Group comes from a diverse and experienced background within the renewables and construction industry with over 100 years of combined design team and construction experience. We strive to educate our partners and clients on how they can efficiently reduce their electricity spend through clean distributed generation technologies. RPG Energy Group offers a full turn-key solution from schematic design and engineering through final construction and system monitoring. Please reach out today to hear about our experience in the North East, North West, Cook County, and East Central regions of Illinois, as well as our current projects located within the ComEd and Ameren utility territories.

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We are Simply E&C Corp, where we believe in "Electrical contracting. Done Simply. Done Right." As a proud member of the local 134 union, we have been a trusted name in the Chicagoland area and its surrounding suburbs for over 18 years. Our mission is to provide top-notch electrical services for both commercial and residential projects, ensuring that every job is completed with the highest standards of quality and safety. Simply E&C Corp is more than just an electrical contractor; we are a family-owned and operated business deeply rooted in our community. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service with a personal touch, treating each project as if it were our own. Our extensive experience and dedication to our craft set us apart in the industry, allowing us to handle a wide array of electrical needs with efficiency and expertise.

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StraightUp Solar was founded in 2006 and since then has installed more than 1,300 residential and commercial solar projects in Illinois and Missouri. StraightUp Solar is a full service, turn-key solar EPC installation company with a straightforward project management approach ready to see projects from initial concept to commissioning and operational support. StraightUp Solar became Certified as a Benefit Corporation (B Corp) in 2015. Certified B Corporations focus on people and planet before profit. They are committed to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. StraightUp Solar is an Illinois DG Certified company and meets all qualifications for qualified workforce within the Illinois Power Authority definitions.

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Sunrise Solar is a premier solar energy solutions provider with a rich history of delivering exceptional service. Our team has over a decade of experience, we have established ourselves as industry leaders in harnessing sustainable energy for residential and commercial clients. Our comprehensive services encompass the entire solar journey, from consultation and design to installation and maintenance. At Sunrise Solar, we pride ourselves on our team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to ensuring seamless and efficient solar solutions tailored to individual needs. Our commitment to quality and innovation has earned us recognition and certifications, including being a certified installer DG by Illinois Commerce Commission, and maintaining accreditation from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).

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To achieve clean energy transformation requires the scale and operational excellence of global energy leaders combined with market-specific expertise of experienced renewable energy providers. TotalEnergies has established ambitious renewable energy generation goals, including investing $60 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, which will be deployed in large part as owner-operators of commercial and utility-scale solar projects. A known commercial solar and storage brand in the USA, the former SunPower C&I division was acquired by TotalEnergies in 2022 to lead commercial solar deployment in North America. TotalEnergies has 30 years of solar development and construction expertise with financing and procurement power to enable new opportunities — both domestically and internationally.

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Trajectory Solar IL, LLC brings together a background in solar development, financing, policy, and community engagement. Trajectory works with interested community members, organizations, businesses, and landowners to evaluate their options for potential projects across Illinois. Their approach involves working with local partners in environmental justice and low-income communities at every step of the solar development process, from site selection to subscriber outreach, and fostering a coalition of community organizations.

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Utopian Power is an action oriented renewable energy development company. Utopian’s focus is on providing responsible energy solutions to municipalities, utilities, corporations, and other large energy users. They have partnered with affordable housing, state parks, churches, and numerous other professional organizations.  Utopian is focused on solar, storage, and other renewable tech. With offices in Central and Southern IL they are well positioned to support this growing solar market. Utopian provides PPAs requiring no capital investment, as well as loan structures for most commercial organizations. Please reach out to Utopian if you have any questions.

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Verde Solutions is a full-service sustainable energy developer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with in-house installation and construction capabilities. Verde Solutions partner with businesses, municipalities, non-profits, and educational organizations across the United States to develop comprehensive green energy solutions. The Verde Solutions team delivers projects on time and on budget. Their engineers, project managers, and installation team provides innovative results catered to their client’s unique vision, needs, and goals.

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Windfree Wind and Solar Energy Company was founded in Chicago in 2009. Windfree's team includes a multi-disciplinary group of Chicago’s business, architectural, artistic, activists, and community leaders. The team believes alternative energy solutions must be researched, installed, monitored, tested and be supported by local legislation.  Windfree Solar is a Turnkey EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) with over 14 MW of solar installed in Illinois alone.  Windfree Solar operates throughout the Midwest, but Illinois is the target market.  Windfree Solar has in house construction crews, NABCEP certified and licensed installers and is focused on the construction of large community solar installations, ground mount single axis trackers, ballasted rooftop systems, and residential installations.