Approved Vendor Directory - Illinois Solar for All

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Interested residents can browse Illinois Solar for All’s directory of trusted, vetted solar companies called Approved Vendors. Use the directory to compare vendor services, regions, and available offers. Then, select vendors to contact to learn more.

If you have questions about selecting an Approved Vendor, please contact the program team by filling out this form.

Pepper Construction Group

SERVICES
Non-Profit and Public Facilities, Residential Large 5+ units, Residential Small 1-4 units
SERVICE REGIONS
Cook County, East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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).  

Quality Solar

SERVICES
Community Solar Developer, Non-Profit and Public Facilities, Residential Large 5+ units, Residential Small 1-4 units
SERVICE REGIONS
Cook County, East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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.

Renewable Energy Strategies and Solutions, LLC

SERVICES
Non-Profit and Public Facilities, Residential Large 5+ units, Residential Small 1-4 units
SERVICE REGIONS
East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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.  

RPG Energy Group

SERVICES
Community Solar Developer, Non-Profit and Public Facilities
SERVICE REGIONS
East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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.

Simply E&C

SERVICES
Community Solar Developer, Non-Profit and Public Facilities, Residential Large 5+ units, Residential Small 1-4 units
SERVICE REGIONS
East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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.

StraightUp Solar, LLC (Designee)

SERVICES
Community Solar Developer, Non-Profit and Public Facilities, Residential Large 5+ units
SERVICE REGIONS
All Regions, Cook County, East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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.

Sunrise Solar, LLC

SERVICES
Community Solar Developer, Non-Profit and Public Facilities, Residential Large 5+ units
SERVICE REGIONS
Cook County, East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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).

TotalEnergies Distributed Generations Assets, USA

SERVICES
Community Solar Developer, Non-Profit and Public Facilities
SERVICE REGIONS
Cook County, East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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.

Trajectory Solar IL, LLC

SERVICES
Community Solar Developer, Community Solar Subscriber, Non-Profit and Public Facilities, Residential Large 5+ units
SERVICE REGIONS
Cook County, East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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.

Utopian Power, LLC

SERVICES
Community Solar Developer, Non-Profit and Public Facilities, Residential Large 5+ units
SERVICE REGIONS
Cook County, East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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.

Windfree Wind + Solar Energy Design Company

SERVICES
Community Solar Developer, Non-Profit and Public Facilities, Residential Large 5+ units
SERVICE REGIONS
Cook County, East Central Region, North East Region, North West Region, Southern Region, West Central Region
INFORMATION
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.

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