Solar
Solar in Hoffman Estates
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.
Permit Information
Permits are required for the installation and maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. Please visit the Village's Building Permits page for more information.
If not hiring a Contractor, work must be done by a qualified individual as defined by the Illinois Commerce Commission.
If not hiring a Contractor, work must be done by a qualified individual as defined by the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Categories always sorted by seq (sub-categories sorted within each category)
Documents sorted by SEQ in Ascending Order within category
Documents sorted by SEQ in Ascending Order within category
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
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.