City of Lake Forest, IL

A community solar project is a single site solar installation that is shared by multiple subscribers. Community solar allows “subscribers” to receive net metering credits on their electricity bill and support the development of new renewable energy resources without needing to install any equipment on their property. Community solar projects in Illinois are defined as no larger than 2,000 kW in peak capacity per site.

Community solar projects generate electricity, and that power is delivered into the electric grid of the utility. The community solar project signs up subscribers, which can include virtually any electric customer within Commonwealth Edison’s (ComEd) service territory. Each subscriber receives monthly net metering credits based on the size of their subscription, how much the community solar project generates, and the subscriber’s electricity supply arrangement. Each subscription is tied to a specific community solar project.

It is an easy way to support clean energy generation located within Illinois. Supporting these types of projects help to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and support clean energy generation. In addition, you do not have to invest in a solar asset on your rooftop, which may not be right for everybody. You will receive a net metering credit on your monthly ComEd electric utility bill for your share of the generation created by these projects. Lake Forest’s program will not have upfront costs, will not lock you into a long-term contract, and guarantees savings if the subscriber follows a few simple steps.

There is no cost or obligation to join the Community Solar waitlist.  Once you've submitted your information, the CS2 Program Administrator - MC Squared Energy Services - will review your account for the following:

• Ensure that your account qualifies under ComEd's rules; and
• Identify the Subscription size that is right for your account