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1111 Renewables (Unity Solar Group LLC) facilitates the transition to green energy through solar power utilizing incentives to lower costs. They are dedicated to democratizing solar energy and simplifying the process for nonprofits and residents seeking to harness renewable power. Their primary mission revolves around educating and exceeding the expectations of their customers, empowering them to embrace the self-generation of clean energy. They work with residents and community leaders by navigating them through all benefits and incentives available in Illinois. By partnering with 1111 Renewables (Unity Solar Group LLC), customers can unlock long-term savings and reap the substantial sustainability advantages associated with renewable energy solutions.

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Advanced Power USA, LLC, established in 2020, is a full-scale clean energy solutions provider. We specialize in land acquisition, solar installations, and Community Solar Subscriptions. Our services cater to residential and commercial clients across Illinois and New York, with a particular focus on Illinois ComEd territories for residential solar installations. Our offerings include assisting developers in securing land for clean energy projects, providing full-scale commercial and industrial solar installations, and delivering premium independent energy systems to residential clients. We are committed to promoting clean energy adoption and guiding our clients toward energy independence through innovative solar solutions. Advanced Power USA provides volunteer work and helps those in need with low to middle-income working alongside community centers and churches.

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H&T Contractors LLC is a full service electrical construction company. We are also exposed to renewable energy, low voltage wiring, security and fire alarm installations. H&T Contractors LLC has a combined 60+ years of experience in successfully completing new construction, remodeling and unique design build projects. Our experience includes Lewis University Air Traffic Control (Jan. 2021- Sept. 2022) and George Washington High School (May 2021- Sept. 2021). Currently we are in the process of developing a 160kva community solar project in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. We are currently working in ComEd territory in the Northeast region of Illinois.

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MWBE Livewire Construction is a Chicago-based electrical contractor committed to providing quality solar installation solutions to clients throughout Northeast Illinois. Livewire is passionate in their collaborative approach and have a vested interest in the success of each of their clients’ projects. Livewire provides solar installation and maintenance services across residential, municipal, nonprofit/institutional, and commercial sectors. Livewire is available to work with project developers as well as provide services directly to private clients in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.

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Nexamp is a vertically integrated clean energy company with an Illinois Office located in Chicago with over 65 employees. Nexamp manages the complete project lifecycle of solar plus storage assets from design and construction to customer acquisition and management, operations, and maintenance. Since 2019, Nexamp has been proudly offering its flexible community solar program to Illinois residents and small businesses, providing guaranteed energy savings, with no sign-up costs, no credit checks, and no long-term contracts.

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SOL POWER MIDWEST LLC is an Equity Eligible Contractor (EEC)-certified Approved Vendor with ILSFA and Illinois Shines Program with leadership having three decades of clean energy project development experience in active U.S. energy markets. SOL POWER brings a wealth of expertise to the Illinois energy market. The firm's leadership credentials includes Electrical Engineering and US Green Building Council, LEED Accredited Professional. SOL POWER's EquiESCO Clean Jobs Program provides a broad range of energy service company (ESCO) solutions to equity investment-eligible communities including designs and implementation of energy savings projects, retrofitting, energy conservation, electrification, EV Charging, renewable power generation, and risk management solutions. These services are available to both tax-paying and tax-exempt entities. We empower workforce and contractor development by hiring equity-eligible contractors and offering on-the-job training opportunities. SOL POWER offers NCCER Accredited Assessments and Training Programs fulfilling the high demand requirements of the Illinois Clean Energy Jobs and Training Program Inventory offering a roadmap for equity eligible persons to thrive.

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Solar Simplified, an innovative Community Solar platform, smoothly connects homeowners, renters, and businesses with local solar farms. Without any fees, upfront costs, or lengthy contracts, we offer an accessible and transparent path to renewable energy, while providing cost savings on consumers’ utility bills. Our mission, rooted in the belief that affordable renewable energy should illuminate every American home, is to drive mainstream solar adoption. Our proprietary technology brings solar power to those unable to install rooftop panels due to rental restrictions or financial constraints. To date, Solar Simplified services over 4,000 households, enabling them to back clean energy, subscribe to local Community Solar farms, and save on monthly electricity expenses. We are dedicated to democratizing solar access, particularly for Low and Moderate Income households. Our participation in the Illinois Solar For All Program is a testament to our commitment to fostering an inclusive solar future.

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Solstice was founded on the belief that every household can be powered by affordable renewable energy. They organize, educate, and innovate to make solar accessible to the 77% of Americans who can't install panels on their own roof - either because they rent their home, their roof is shaded, or they don't have the savings for panels. Solstice has enabled over 10,000 renters and homeowners nationwide to subscribe to shared solar farms in their neighborhood, support clean energy, and save money on their monthly electric bills, all without paying extra for their power or making changes to their homes. No community should be left behind - especially those that stand to benefit most from savings and cleaner air. Solstice has received recognition from the Department of Energy, Inc. Magazine, the Sierra Club, and Renewable Energy World for its work to expand solar access to low-to-moderate income Americans and is thrilled to participate in the Illinois Solar for All Program.

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SunCode is a minority-owned and women-owned renewable energy development and investment company headquartered in Irvine California, with regional offices in several states, including a Chicago office in Illinois. SunCode values integration of their team’s development, financing, and technical expertise in energy generation projects, including community solar projects, and economic expertise in how to effectively utilize the Federal and local incentives to finance projects successfully. The SunCode team has experience in the development, design, construction, financing, and operation of over 2GW of solar and battery storage systems in the United States.