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.

Contact Information:

Ky Ajay, IL-SFA Project Developer
309-319-6093
ky.ajay@straightupsolar.com

Dan Hancock, IL-SFA Project Developer
636-222-3938
dan.hancock@straightupsolar.com

Shannon Fulton, VP of Development
309-830-5039
shannon@straightupsolar.com

Hawk-Attollo is a solar development partner that works collaboratively to support organizations and community leaders with the utilization of solar assets to further environmental sustainability, local economic impact, and financial stewardship.  Hawk-Attollo reviews project feasibility and creatively evaluates resources with the goal to offer a long-term power purchase agreement that eliminates any need for prepayments or other system design, installation, or maintenance costs.  Community solar may be uniquely designed to empower marginalized communities.  Whether for a critical service provider or for community solar, Hawk-Attollo envisions working in partnership to design and implement alternative energy solutions that are socially conscious and leveraged for greatest impact.

Contact information:

Jason Hawksworth
jason@hawkenergysolutions.com
309-231-3900

Yvonne Long
yvonne@hawkattollo.com
309-657-3177

Trajectory Solar IL, LCC 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.

Contact Information:

Jon Carson
info@trajectoryenergy.com
312-882-3713

Balance Solar partners work with solar installers to finance solar projects and are backed by a team of investors and individuals with collective experience in the field. Balance Solar’s model allows an offer of 10-12-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) at low rates, and at the end of the PPA, ownership of the system transfers directly to customers at no additional cost. Balance Solar works with residential, commercial, and municipal property owners. As an approved vendor under the Illinois Solar For All Program, Balance Solar provides affordable renewable energy to as many people as possible.

Zachary A. Kearnan
zkearnan@balancesolarpower.com
847-609-0763

Daniel P. Dowd
ddowd@balancesolarpower.com
847-477-4426

Balance Solar partners work with solar installers to finance solar projects and are backed by a team of investors and individuals with collective experience in the field. Balance Solar’s model allows an offer of 10-12-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) at low rates, and at the end of the PPA, ownership of the system transfers directly to customers at no additional cost. Balance Solar works with residential, commercial, and municipal property owners. As an approved vendor under the Illinois Solar For All Program, Balance Solar provides affordable renewable energy to as many people as possible.

Zachary A. Kearnan
zkearnan@balancesolarpower.com
847-609-0763

Daniel P. Dowd
ddowd@balancesolarpower.com
847-477-4426

Selenium Energy is a local Illinois based solar business.  Established in 2017, we are dedicated and committed to hiring and employing qualified-local residents that reflect the communities in which we serve.  Selenium offers turnkey solar options and solutions to renters, homeowners, businesses, non-profits, C & I customers.

Contact Information:

T.O. Polk
info@selenium34.com

Affordable Community Energy Services Company (“ACE”) is a mission-driven energy services company serving non-profit owners of affordable (subsidized) housing and other non-profit entities. ACE started as a subsidiary of Hispanic Housing Development Corporation, a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) developer, owner and manager of affordable housing in four states.  ACE, when part of Hispanic Housing, installed rooftop systems on most of Hispanic’s Chicago-area rooftops.  In addition to developing solar systems, both rooftop and community solar, ACE provides energy efficiency and water conservation retrofits, as well.  ACE operates nationally with a focus on low-income, largely urban communities.

Contact Information:

Jeff Greenberger, President
jeff@affordablecommunityenergyservices.com
312-894-9523

Dan Greenberger, Chief Innovation Officer
dan@affordablecommunityenergyservices.com
312-909-7309

Xolar renewable energy provides comprehensive solar services from design and installation through permits, approvals, and financing; handling solar projects from start to finish. Xolar is made up of a licensed team of people who are motivated, creative and focused on customer service. With an experienced installation team Xolar aims to help communities and organizations transform their relationship with energy. Xolar’s geographic coverage focuses on Kane, Kendall, DuPage and Will counties.

Contact Information:

contact@goxolar.com
630-908-2525

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.

Contact Information:

Eric Heineman
eheineman@windfree.us
773-576-9835

Founded in 2007, WCP Solar (WCP) is an Illinois-based solar developer and contractor. WCP specializes in the design, development, and installation of PV systems and are active members of the Naperville Chamber of Commerce, Solar Energy Industries Association, and Illinois Solar Energy Association. WCP serves the Chicagoland area with a focus on Cook, Will, Lake, Kendall, Winnebago, and DuPage counties. WCP has completed more than 15 MW of PV projects in Illinois for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients.

Contact Information:

630-729-2099
800-WCP-0717