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Illinois Community Solar: CUB’s evaluation of their community solar offer

Elizabeth — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:48:09 +0000

This is an evaluation of Illinois Community Solar’s community solar offering. If you are not already familiar with community solar, please read CUB’s Introduction to Community Solar first. Also, learn more about an income-qualified program called Illinois Solar for All. How will signing up for the Illinois Community Solar offer affect my electric bill? With a community solar subscription, customers join a solar farm through the state’s Net Energy Billing program. The solar farm earns energy credits for the power it produces and shares those credits with its subscribers. These credits lower the subscribers’ electric bills. Subscribers then pay the solar farm for the credits—but at a discount (usually 10–20%), so they always save money. This also supports local clean energy. Illinois Community Solar will look at your energy usage history to determine your subscription size, measured in kilowatts (kW). Each month your subscription will produce solar energy, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). With Illinois Community Solar, you will have an option of receiving one bill (consolidated) or two bills (dual billing). With the consolidated, or one bill option your community solar company will bill you once a month and they will take care of billing the utility company. With the two-billing option, you will be billed by your solar company for the electricity you produced. You will then get a separate bill from your usual utility company minus the solar credits you received from the community solar company Illinois Community Solar will bill you for the energy generated by your subscription, with a 10%-20% discount applied. That’s where the savings come in. The total amount you save monthly will vary as the solar production of your subscription varies. What about alternative suppliers? Almost all consumers, regardless of their alternative electricity supplier, can now receive solar bill credits as part of a community solar program. Although, if you receive a bill from your alternate supplier that is separate from your utility bill, solar credits can only be applied to your utility bill. If the alternative electricity provider charges appear in a consolidated bill, your credits will be used on that bill. Learn more about alternative suppliers for consumers in ComEd territory and Ameren territory. What does CUB think about this offer? Community solar allows more Illinois consumers to enjoy the benefits of renewable energy, and CUB is pleased to see these offers hit the market. Illinois Community Solar promises 10%-20% savings over your utility’s energy supply price. Visit Solar in the Community to see CUB’s analysis of other offers available in Illinois. This chart summarizes key points about the Illinois Community Solar deal: What utility territory does the company serve? Ameren and ComEd Does the company offer savings? Yes, Illinois Community Solar offers 10%-20% off the utility default supply rate for the community solar bill credits you receive. Is there a credit check when I sign up? There is a soft check What is the contract term? Up to 20 years Is there an “exit fee” for leaving the contract early? No What are my billing options? Dual Billing, Consolidated Billing When will my subscription go live? When will I start […]

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Green Energy Justice Cooperative (GEJC): CUB’s evaluation of GEJC’s community solar offer

Elizabeth — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:12:11 +0000

Green Energy Justice Cooperative (GEJC) offers both market rate and income-eligible community solar deals in Will and DuPage counties. If you are not already familiar with community solar, please read CUB’s Introduction to Community Solar first. Also, learn more about an income-qualified program called Illinois Solar for All. Community-Driven Community Solar (‘CDCS’) Green Energy Justice Cooperative includes projects, up to 5 megawatts (MW), that are meant to provide direct clean energy benefits to the communities in Will and DuPage counties where they operate. Read how CDCS works, how it will affect your electric bills, and how you can save money. How will signing up for the GEJC solar offer affect my electric bill? The subscription process starts by becoming a member: You fill out the membership form and show proof you live in the service area and have a ComEd utility account. Then, choose your one-time fee membership tier: $5 for Lower-Income (with income proof), $25 for Standard, and $750 for supporters/organizations. Once confirmed, you can subscribe to the solar farm. GEJC will help you determine the right subscription size, measured in kilowatts (kW), based on your average electricity usage and what capacity from the solar farm is available. Next, you will review and sign the solar agreement and provide your utility information. You’ll get confirmation of your enrollment, and GEJC will connect your account with ComEd. Once activated, your subscription will produce solar energy, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), each month. The supply section of your electric utility bill will be credited for what your subscription produced that month. Then, GEJC will charge you for those credits through a consolidated billing system, but with a discount of up to 20 percent. Example: Say you are currently paying your electric utility 10 cents/kWh. Through GEJC community solar, you will be paying 8 cents/kWh (20% discount on the supply) for any electricity produced by the farm. As a member, you’ll get monthly credits and take part in profit-sharing. You’ll also be able to track your savings online, take part in decisions about the cooperative and attend meetings and educational events. Note: Your subscription size is designed to provide credits for your full electricity usage for the year, though there will be changes in your subscription’s energy production from month to month. For example, your subscription will produce less in winter, but more in summer, and your credits from the summer will rollover to help cover your electricity usage in winter. What about alternative suppliers? All customers, regardless of their electricity supplier, can now receive solar bill credits as part of a community solar program. Be careful about bad alternative supplier deals. Read CUB’s fact sheet. What does CUB think about this offer? Community solar allows more Illinois consumers to enjoy the benefits of renewable energy, and CUB is pleased to see these offers in the market. This is Illinois’s first community-owned solar cooperative, providing more tangible benefits to community members. Members of the cooperative will be able to vote on decisions, attend member meetings, receive profit-sharing distributions, and gain access to educational resources. GEJC does require an online ComEd account to enroll in […]

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PowerMarket: CUB’s evaluation of PowerMarket’s community solar offer

Elizabeth — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:27:09 +0000

PowerMarket is a community solar company offering subscriptions to income-eligible ComEd and Ameren customers. If you are not already familiar with Community Solar, we recommend reading CUB’s Introduction to Community Solar first. This is an income-eligible offer, but it is not through the state program designed for lower-income customers, Illinois Solar for All (Learn more). How will signing up for the PowerMarket community solar offer affect my electric bill? PowerMarket will look at your annual electricity usage history to determine your community solar subscription size, which is measured in kilowatts (kW). Once your subscription is activated, each month, your subscription will produce solar energy, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). The supply section of your electric utility bill will be credited for what your subscription produced that month. PowerMarket offers net consolidated billing, meaning they can charge you for those solar credits right on your electric bill, but with a 32-38% (depending on utility) discount applied. You will never receive an invoice from PowerMarket and you will continue to pay your utility bill directly. Example: Say you are currently paying your electric utility 10 cents/kWh (hypothetical, not based on actual utility prices). Through PowerMarket community solar, you will be paying around 6-7 cents/kWh (32-38% discount on the supply) for any electricity produced by the farm. Your subscription size is designed to provide credits for your full electricity usage for the year, though there will be changes in your subscription’s energy production from month to month. For example, your subscription will produce less in winter, but more in summer, and your credits from the summer will roll over to help cover your electricity usage in winter. What about alternative suppliers? All customers, regardless of their alternative electricity supplier, can now receive solar bill credits as part of a community solar program. Click here to learn more about alternative suppliers for consumers in ComEd territory and Ameren territory. What does CUB think about this offer? Community solar allows more Illinois consumers to access the benefits of clean energy, and CUB is pleased to see more offers hit the market. PowerMarket, using federal funding, specifically offers deals to income-eligible households. This chart summarizes key points about the PowerMarket deal: What utility territory does the company serve? ComEd and Ameren. Does the company offer savings? Yes. Ameren= 32%, ComEd=38% Is there a credit check when I sign up? No. What is the contract term? None, Up to 25 years. Is there an “exit fee” for leaving the contract early? None. What are my billing options? Utility Consolidated Billing. Contact Phone: (309) 857-7008 Email: neer@powermarket.io Eligibility Must be participating in: SNAP LIHEAP Section 8 Medicaid SSI Or other income base benefits programs *Your payment is equal to the value of bill credits, assuming the default electricity supply charge with your utility, minus your discount percentage. When will my subscription go live? When will I start to see credits on my utility bill? You should only be charged by your Community Solar company once you start receiving utility bill credits. When that is depends on when your subscribed Community Solar project is interconnected to the utility grid. You […]

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Solar Landscape: CUB’s evaluation of Solar Landscape’s community solar offer

Elizabeth — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:09:55 +0000

This is an evaluation of Solar Landscape’s community solar offering. If you are not already familiar with community solar, we recommend reading CUB’s Introduction to Community Solar first. How will signing up for the Solar Landscape community solar offer affect my electric bill? Solar Landscape will look at your annual electricity usage history to determine your community solar subscription size, which is measured in kilowatts (kW). Once your subscription is activated, each month, your subscription will produce solar energy, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). The supply section of your electric utility bill will be credited for what your subscription produced that month. Solar Landscape offers consolidated billing, meaning they are able to charge you for those solar credits right on your electric bill, but with a 20% discount applied. So, rather than paying your electric utility for that clean energy you are paying Solar Landscape, at a discounted rate. Example: Say you are currently paying your electric utility 10 cents/kWh. Through Solar Landscape’s community solar, you will be paying 8 cents/kWh (20% discount on the supply) for any electricity produced by the farm. Your subscription size is designed to provide credits for your full electricity usage for the year, though there will be changes in your subscription’s energy production from month to month. For example, your subscription will produce less in winter, but more in summer, and your credits from the summer will rollover to help cover your electricity usage in winter. What about alternative suppliers? All customers, regardless of their alternative electricity supplier, can now receive solar bill credits as part of a community solar program. Learn more about alternative suppliers for consumers in ComEd territory and Ameren territory. What does CUB think about this offer? Community solar allows more Illinois consumers to access the benefits of clean energy, and CUB is pleased to see more offers hit the market. This offer includes a 20% savings discount, which is on the higher end of the range. It also offers consolidated billing, meaning everything will be on the ComEd bill. We recommend comparing multiple offers and reading your contract thoroughly before signing up. We have also heard reports of door-to-door marketing. We recommend accepting marketing materials so that you can do more research later, rather than signing up at the door. This chart summarizes key points about the deal: What utility territory does the company serve? ComEd. Does the company offer savings? Yes, 20% supply savings. Is there a credit check when I sign up? No. What is the contract term? 5 years with 2-year auto renewal Is there an “exit fee” for leaving the contract early? None. What are my billing options? Consolidated Billing. How do I contact them? help@solarlandscape-support.com (888) 595-3990 * Your payment is equal to the value of bill credits, assuming the default electricity supply charge with your utility, minus your discount percentage. When will my subscription go live? When will I start to see credits on my utility bill? You should only be charged by your community solar company once you start receiving utility bill credits. When that is depends on when your subscribed community solar project is interconnected to […]

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Op-Ed: ComEd, fix this billing mess (and don’t make customers pay for your mistakes)

Elizabeth — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:59:08 +0000

By Sarah Moskowitz Executive Director Citizens Utility Board It’s ironic that Commonwealth Edison, a company that touts itself as a clean energy champion, has bungled its billing system so severely that it has stalled a program that has been a clean energy success story in Illinois: Community Solar. Consumers who have benefitted from the money-saving program in the past are trying to be patient with ComEd. But it’s been four months–and now we learn that the company has the gall to try to charge customers nearly $30 million to fix a mess of its own making. So how did we get here? First, let’s look on the bright side: Community Solar has been a sunny development in Illinois, and has become a model for other states to launch similar programs. Created and supported by strong clean energy policy–the 2016 Future Energy Jobs Act and 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act–Community Solar offers Illinois electricity customers the benefits of solar power without having to install panels at their own homes. That makes it an attractive and practical option for apartment dwellers and people with shady roofs who in the past simply could never have considered solar power. Here’s how it works: Participants subscribe–at a discounted rate–to a portion of the energy output of a Community Solar provider’s large, offsite solar farm. Each month, those participants then get credits on their ComEd bills for the amount of power generated by their subscription. In the last few years, CUB has talked to plenty of Community Solar customers happy to support clean energy and get a break on their bills. But that all changed on Feb. 20, when ComEd launched a billing-system revamp. According to the utility, the supposed upgrade was “designed to deliver an improved customer experience,” but four months later, the error-prone billing system is still problematic and has effectively halted Community Solar. We don’t have enough space to detail all the problems that Community Solar customers and providers are encountering, but here are a few examples: Community Solar credits that were supposed to help lower participants’ costs disappeared from ComEd bills. Other customers have seen only partial credits, or the credits were listed erroneously as a “previous balance due immediately.” Meanwhile, Community Solar providers have been unable to send their monthly bills to customers or even sign up new customers. This unwelcomed pause has been a hardship for those companies in what should be a clean energy economy ripe for growth. One official from a Community Solar provider lamented that his company has essentially been blocked from adding hundreds of additional customers it wanted. It’s bad enough that as ComEd stumbles through this debacle it’s also arguing to state regulators that it somehow deserves a $1.1 billion, four-year rate hike. But even worse, CUB has discovered that ComEd proposes spending another $29.5 million on IT-related costs in response to the billing problems. A portion of the money (plus interest) would be recovered from customers in the latest rate-hike request, and the rest in decades to come. CUB has filed testimony calling on regulators to reject any attempt by ComEd to force […]

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Making a difference: Future looks sunny for this CUB member

Elizabeth — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:41:26 +0000

Illinois’ Community Solar program has been a bright spot for one CUB supporter from LaGrange who enjoys supporting clean energy and saving money. In June 2023, Donna signed up for a Community Solar offer that was 20 percent cheaper than ComEd’s price. “Signing up for community solar was so simple and is going really well,” said Donna, who also has a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. “It’s a great option for residents to support green power for their homes without installing panels.” Community solar is designed for people who can’t currently put solar on their own homes for a number of reasons–maybe they live in an apartment or their home has too much shade. The program allows consumers to save money on their electric bills and at the same time support clean energy being added to the grid by large, offsite community solar farms in Illinois. It’s similar to how you would save on your electric bill if you installed panels on your own property. Under the program, you subscribe to a portion of the farm, and each month you’ll pay your community solar provider for the amount of electricity generated by your subscription. The provider then reports the output of your subscription to the utility, and the utility company adds credits to your electric bill equal to that output. “Community solar is such a great option for renters, apartment dwellers, condo owners– generally people who aren’t able or ready to install solar panels on their roof,” said Marina Minic, CUB’s solar programs coordinator. “We’re always happy to hear consumer success stories with community solar, it’s an awesome program for the environment and for people’s electric bills.” Donna agrees: “It has been a great experience.” If you would like to learn more about community solar, visit CUB’s special Solar In the Community website.

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Ampion: CUB’s evaluation of a new community solar offer

Elizabeth — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:28:58 +0000

This is an evaluation of Ampion’s community solar offering. (If you are not already familiar with community solar, we recommend reading our Introduction to Community Solar first.) How will signing up for the Ampion community solar offer affect my electric bill? Ampion will look at your energy usage history to determine your subscription size, measured in kilowatts (kW). Each month your subscription will produce solar energy, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Once the community solar project you are assigned to is completed, your monthly electric bill will be reduced by the community solar bill credits. You will also pay a second monthly bill to Ampion. Even though you are now receiving two bills, you will still save money overall. On your utility bill, you will see a credit for your community solar subscription. Ampion will bill you for the energy generated by your subscription, with a 10% discount applied. That’s where the savings come in. The total amount you save monthly will vary as the solar production of your subscription varies. Based on your billing cadence, you may see a delay of 1-2 billing cycles before your credits are automatically applied to your electric bill. What about alternative suppliers? All customers, regardless of their alternative electricity supplier, can now receive solar bill credits as part of a community solar program. Click here to learn more about alternative suppliers for consumers in ComEd territory and Ameren territory. What does CUB think about this offer? Community solar allows more Illinois consumers to enjoy the benefits of renewable energy, and CUB is pleased to see these offers hit the market. Ampion promises 10% savings over your utility’s energy supply price. Other community solar companies are offering 20% savings. Visit Solar in the Community to see CUB’s analysis of other offers available in Illinois. This chart summarizes key points about the Ampion deal: What utility territory does the company serve? Ameren and ComEd. Does the company offer savings? Yes. Ampion offers 10% off the utility default supply rate for the community solar bill credits you receive. Is there a credit check when I sign up? There is a soft check. What is the contract term? 5 years with 2-year auto-renewals Is there an “exit fee” for leaving the contract early? No. What are my billing options? Dual billing, autopay required. When will my subscription go live? When will I start to see credits on my utility bill? When you sign up for a community solar offer, you may experience a delay before you see credits on your utility bill. This is because the community solar garden to which you are assigned may not yet be completed. When working with an Ampion sales representative to sign up, ask what the estimated wait time will look like. The representative should be able to give you an estimate. What happens if I move? If you move within your current utility territory you can take your community solar subscription with you. If you move outside of the utility territory, you can either assign your subscription to someone else (that person must first properly enroll in the community solar program, including reviewing all […]

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What’s the difference between ARES plans and Community Solar?

Elizabeth — Tue, 09 May 2023 18:59:27 +0000

By Marina Minic, CUB Solar Programs Administrator As we hold hundreds of events across the state, consumers sometimes ask us: What’s the difference between an alternative supplier offer and a relatively new option called Community Solar? The offers can sound deceptively similar, but there are big differences–and you should know them so you can make the choice that’s right for you. Read our Q&A: What are alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES)? Most power bills are split up into supply, delivery and taxes and fees. Traditionally, a utility will charge you for the power you use (the supply) and the cost of delivering it to you (delivery). Investor-owned utilities like ComEd, Ameren, and MidAmerican are not allowed to profit off of the supply section. If you are a customer of one of those companies, you are able to choose who your electric supplier is. You can either stick with ComEd/Ameren/MidAmerican, or you can go with an alternative supplier. These suppliers, called alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES), are authorized by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to offer various pricing plans. They market these offers over the phone and via mail, but also door-to-door and even at grocery stores and movie theaters. Warning: Consumers calling about deals peddled by these suppliers–often bad deals–are one of CUB’s top complaints/inquiries. In fact, since 2015, Illinois consumers have lost more than $1 billion to alternative electricity suppliers. ComEd/Ameren’s supply price is often the lowest option because it is illegal for them to make a profit off of what they charge you for supply. Alternative suppliers, on the other hand, can charge whatever they want. If you are considering an electricity offer, make sure to ask good questions and read the fine print before signing up. To learn more about electric competition, read our fact sheets for ComEd customers and Ameren customers. What is a green plan offered by an alternative supplier? Sometimes, alternative suppliers offer something called a “green plan.” They claim such plans supply you with renewable energy. So, customers looking to get their electricity from renewable sources may be tempted to sign up for a green plan. Warning: Signing up for a green plan does NOT mean renewable energy will be powering your home. In reality, these companies are purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs) from renewable generation facilities, like solar or wind farms. There are a few potential concerns with green plans. Lack of transparency: Most ARES will not disclose information about the renewable generation facilities that they are purchasing RECs from. You may be told the generation type (like wind or solar), but they will often withhold information on where the facility is located, and how long ago it was built. This way, you have no way of knowing if your money is going to support a new renewable project, which is preferable, or if it is going to a facility that was built a long time ago and has already been paid off. High electric rates: Green plan customers often pay a relatively high rate, compared with the utility supply price. There is very little oversight of how these companies are spending […]

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You’re a community solar customer in Ameren territory? Here’s what’s happening to your bills

Elizabeth — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:46:35 +0000

By: Marina Minic Solar Programs Coordinator Community solar customers in Ameren territory have seen “bill adjustments.” CUB can explain: If you’re subscribed to community solar, you get a credit on your Ameren bill that corresponds to the amount of solar energy your subscription produced. That credit shows up as a number of kilowatt-hours (kWhs) multiplied by a rate in dollars or cents. Previously, the number of kWhs was multiplied by your electricity supply rate plus the “supply cost adjustment” (SCA). But starting June 1, 2022, utility companies were expected to change their crediting methodology. Rather than multiplying the amount of kWhs by the supply rate and SCA only, Ameren is now supposed to multiply it by Ameren’s Price to Compare (the Ameren supply rate, the SCA AND the transmission charge). However, when it came time to implement the change, Ameren’s billing system was not fully updated. So, the utility continued to use the old crediting methodology (just multiplying the number of kWhs by the supply rate plus the SCA) until their system was fully updated. So for months, customers were receiving bill credits that were slightly smaller than they should have been and were therefore paying slightly smaller subscription fees back to their community solar companies. In October 2022, Ameren updated its billing system to 1) use the Price to Compare and 2) switch from kWh credits to monetary credits. In November, customers were rebilled by Ameren–and the utility had to make up for those months when they were crediting customers at a rate that was too small. For customers, this rebilling process resulted in a lump sum addition of credits on their Ameren bill. But because customers had been “under-credited” for those months, it also meant they were “under-paying” their community solar provider, since subscription fees are based on the size of the credit on their Ameren bills each month. This is why community solar customers are now seeing extra charges labeled as “bill adjustments” on their recent community solar bills. Things to note: Although you are being charged for these “new credits” by your community solar provider, you are also receiving a corresponding amount of credits on your Ameren bill. This means your credit bank on your Ameren bill should reflect what you are being billed by your solar provider. The good news is that under a change in utility policy, community solar excess credits no longer expire. Pay attention to your bill. If it seems like you are rapidly accumulating excess credits, you may want to reach out to your community solar provider and ask them to reduce your subscription size. If you are accumulating fewer credits each month, you will be able to use up your banked credits faster. For a more in-depth explanation, and a bill example, see the announcement made by the Illinois Shines program administrator, Energy Solutions. About the author: Marina Minic joined CUB in February 2022 after graduating from UW Madison with a degree in chemistry and environmental studies. She helps coordinate the Grow Solar Chicagoland program and educates consumers about clean and affordable energy. Marina is interested in community organizing and […]

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IGS: CUB’s evaluation of a new community solar offer

Elizabeth — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:02:49 +0000

This is an evaluation of IGS Energy’s community solar offering. (If you are not already familiar with community solar, we recommend reading our Introduction to Community Solar factsheet first.) How will signing up for the IGS Energy community solar offer affect my electric bill? IGS Energy will look at your energy usage history to determine your subscription size, measured in kilowatts (kW). Each month your subscription will produce solar energy, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Once the community solar project you are assigned to is completed, your monthly electric bill will be reduced by the community solar bill credits. You will also pay a second monthly bill to IGS Energy. Even though you are now receiving two bills, you will still save money overall. On your utility bill, you will see a credit for your community solar subscription. IGS Energy will bill you for the energy generated by your subscription, with a 10% discount applied. That’s where the savings come in. The total amount you save monthly will vary as the solar production of your subscription varies. Based on your billing cadence, you may see a delay of 1-2 billing cycles before your credits are automatically applied to your electric bill. What about alternative suppliers? All customers, regardless of their alternative electricity supplier, can now receive solar bill credits as part of a community solar program. Click here to learn more about alternative suppliers for consumers in ComEd territory and Ameren territory. In addition to offering community solar, IGS Energy is also an alternative electric and gas supplier. Be cautious when looking at the website, as CUB still recommends sticking with your utility rather than signing up for an alternative supplier. Community Power Deals— While community solar is a good deal for most consumers, you should always do the math. In the current market, community solar may not be the best deal if you are on a municipal aggregation deal (also called a community power deal) that has a lower price than the utility rate. Municipal aggregation deals involve community leaders negotiating an electricity price with an alternative supplier. If your community has a community power deal and you have questions about community solar, please contact Marina Minic at CUB, mminic@CitizensUtilityBoard.org. What does CUB think about this offer? Community solar allows more Illinois consumers to enjoy the benefits of renewable energy, and CUB is pleased to see these offers hit the market. However, we think that IGS Energy being an alternative gas and electric supplier may confuse consumers. IGS Energy does most of their outreach with door-to-door representatives. CUB always cautions consumers to be careful who they show their electric bill to. Never feel pressured to sign up for a program that you are not excited about. If you are solicited, take the time to learn about what IGS is offering, before handing over personal information. Additionally, IGS promises 10% savings over your utility’s energy supply price, but other community solar companies are offering 20% savings. Visit Solar in the Community to see CUB’s analysis of other deals available in Illinois. This chart summarizes key points about the IGS Energy deal: What utility territory does the […]

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