Solar in DuPage County

The Future Energy Jobs Act (Senate Bill 2814) was signed into law on December 7, 2016 and was significant as it placed emphasis on renewable development and energy efficiency in Illinois.  The Act is anticipated to result in an investment of approximately $180 million per year in funding for renewable resources, including new wind power, large-scale solar power, and rooftop and community solar. DuPage County has been working to support solar installations.  See the County's Solar Statement.

2018 Solar Energy Conference

On October 25, 2018, DuPage County, Choose DuPage and PowerForward DuPage hosted an solar energy conference.  The conference provided a broad overview of solar from an economic development viewpoint for commercial property owners. 

• Presentation Slides from October 25, 2018 Conference
• ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Fact Sheet - Commercial, Industrial and Public Sector

Solar Permitting

To obtain a permit for solar installation in unincorporated DuPage County, applicants must submit the required building permit application. Information on applying for a permit can be found under the Building Division webpage: https://www.dupageco.org/building/

• Residential Solar System Informational Brochure
• Residential Solar Energy systems Informational Sheet

Residential Installation Resources

• Solar Consumer Protections
• Understanding Solar
• Illinois Solar Energy Association site  
•  Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar  from the U.S. Department of Energy 
•  Homeowners' Solar Rights Act  

 Find Out More

•  FEJA Act  
•  SunShot Initiatives’ Solar Energy Resource Center    
•  Grow Solar Local Government Solar Toolkit for Illinois from the Great Plains Institute 
•  Illinois Solar Energy Association’s Municipal Resources Page    
•  Google Project Sunroof    
•  DOE State & Local Energy Data  
•  DSIRE database of energy-related policies and incentives in Illinois 
•  Energy.gov Funding Information