Solar in Hoffman Estates

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The Village of Hoffman Estates is a SolSmart Bronze community. SolSmart is a national designation program that recognizes communities that reduce local barriers to solar energy. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative, SolSmart helps local governments reduce barriers to solar energy in communities to make it simpler for homes and businesses to go solar. Click on the titles below for information about each topic.

Permits are required for the installation and maintenance of photovoltaic solar systems. All of the information you need to start your project is available here.

Permit Information

• Building Permit Application

• Contractor License Application

If not hiring a Contractor, work must be done by a qualified individual as defined by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Please click here for more information.

• Solar Building Permit Guidelines, Requirements, and Inspection Procedures

• Solar PV Zoning Fact Sheet

Solar Resources

• Getting Started with My Solar by Com Ed

• Estimate the performance of your potential solar project

• How to choose a qualified solar installer

• Illinois Commerce Commission’s list of Certified Distributed Generation installers

• Solar incentives for homeowners

Consumer Protection Resources

• Consumer Protection Business Code of Conduct (Illinois Solar Energy Association)

• Consumer Protection Industry Resource Portal (Solar Energy Industries Association)

• Going solar in America

• Interstate Renewable Energy Council

• Solar Customer Resource Portal (Solar Energy Industries Association)

Solar Information Session

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Sustainability Commission hosted a solar information session with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB). The presentation provides information on the benefits of solar energy and incentives available to consumers, among other considerations.