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.

Contact Information:

Tyler Welsh, Design Manager
twelsh@rpgenergygroup.com
317-800-0588

Colton Cooper, Senior Design Manager
ccooper@rpgenergygroup.com
317-800-1063

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

Rethink Electric is based in Wood Dale, IL and has decades of experience as certified electricians and NABCEP PV Installation Professionals working on residential, commercial, & utility installations. Rethink Electric has put together a team of enthusiastic solar employees that are 100% dedicated to rethinking the way electrical power is delivered. Rethink’s core values are safety, craftsmanship, and efficiency.

Contact Information:

Mike Nicolosi
mike@rethinkelectric.com
(630)747-4587

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

Ailey Solar Electric was founded in 2007 and began solar electric installation work in 2012 and later added home energy storage and electric vehicle charging installation work. Since then Ailey Solar Electric has installed over 240 residential installations and a number of commercial projects. They stand behind their work. Ailey Solar’s founders, Jack Ailey and Dorian Breuer, have worked for over 15 years fighting for environmental justice on the southside of Chicago, IL. They want to increase solar installation as much as possible because it saves consumers money, provide jobs and is good for the environment. Both Jack and Dorian are NABCEP certified for Photovoltaic installation. Ailey Solar is a union shop organized with the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America.

Contact Information

Jack Ailey
jack@aileysolarelectric.com
312-802-9004

Renewable Energy Evolution (REE) is a Midwest renewable energy consultancy which concentrates on helping accelerate the energy industry towards cleaner power generation. REE’s experience includes the management and development of utility-scale renewable systems up to 50 MW to distributed solar and battery energy systems at 100 kw. REE was founded with the aim of being a leading adviser in the renewable energy market sector while directly improving people’s lives.

REE has diverse backgrounds in public policy, economics, accounting, finance, management and engineering, which allows to address a range of issues and create value for customers. REE’s energy consultation services comprise of Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Business Model Transformation, Power Supply Planning, Energy Assessment, Utility Formation, Utility Operations, Cost of Service & Rate Design, and Workforce Development.

Contact Information:

Brian Maillet
bmaillet@renewableenergyevolution.com
414-499-0799

Amit Shukla
ashukla@renewableenergyevolution.com
952-239-5896

Servicing the Chicagoland area for over 20 years, Millennium Solar Electric Inc. brings experience to the industry and is dedicated to providing quality energy efficiency programs. Millennium is an Electrical and Solar Contracting firm committed to providing high caliber electrical and solar PV services.
Millennium’s services provide license professionals in renewable energy: consultation and power distribution, photovoltaic engineering, electrical contracting/engineering, heating and air condition, energy efficiency audits, financial feasibility analysis and integration of solutions including:
• Large-scale solar PV – Commercial, Industrial and Power Purchase Agreements.
• Utility scale battery storage systems.
• Commercial LED lighting solutions.
• Energy monitoring and consultancy.

Contact Information:

John A. Nunez
John.a.nunez@gmail.com
773-507-0941

Christopher Williams
milleniumsolar@icloud.com
708-926-9184

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