A community solar project is a single site solar installation located in Illinois that is shared by multiple subscribers. Each subscriber receives credits (termed “net metering credits”) for their share of the electricity generated by the community solar project. These net metering credits reduce the amount of electricity charged to the subscriber’s account each month to yield cost savings. With community solar, subscribers can reduce their monthly electric bills with solar without installing solar panels on their house or business.

How does Community Solar Work?

Community solar projects generate electricity, and that power is delivered into the electric grid of the utility. The community solar project enrolls subscribers, and each subscriber receives monthly net metering credits based on the size of their subscription and how much the community solar project generates.  Each subscription is tied to a specific community solar project.

What are the Benefits?

When Schaumburg residents join, they will save 10% of the community solar credits for their share of solar generation credits achieved.  There is no fee to enroll in the program, and there are no upfront or hidden costs. No credit check or minimum credit score is required. You can opt out at any time without penalties. The 10% net metering savings retained by the participant is set for all contract periods and will not be reduced.  

Community Solar is an easy way to support clean energy generation located within Illinois. Supporting these types of projects helps reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and support clean energy generation. In addition, you do not have to invest in solar panels on your rooftop, which may not be right for everybody.

Who is Eligible?

Eligible accounts include all residential accounts and small commercial accounts with a peak demand of less than 100kW.  Residents that have rooftop solar panels on their homes may participate. If they normally consume 10,000 kWh per year, and their solar array generates 8,000 kWh per year, their community solar subscription could cover the remaining 2,000 kWh per year.

If you have rooftop solar panels and would like to know if you qualify for the program, contact MC Squared Energy Services at 833-970-3552.

How does Billing Work?

After successfully completing the enrollment process, the net metering credits based on your subscription, will appear on your monthly utility bill, and will be credited against your total electricity utility supply costs. Then, after you have received your net metering credits from ComEd, MC Squared Energy Services, LLC will bill your credit card for 90% of the net metering credits - leaving you with 10% of all net metering credits. You will also be able to see how your participation helps the environment each month!

How do I sign up?

Click here to join the waitlist. You will need your ComEd bill handy. MC Squared (mc2) Services is the Program Administrator and will be handling enrollment and account administration. When you join the waitlist and a community solar project becomes available to accept new subscribers, you will be notified by mc² with an opportunity to enroll.

The enrollment offer from mc2 will be customized to your account and will provide a personal savings estimate. You are not obligated to accept the offer. After receiving this email, you have five days to enroll before the next person on the list is selected. Click the green "Click Here to Enroll" button to start receiving savings as a subscriber. If you'd like to decline the offer, click the gray "Click Here to be Removed from the Waitlist" button. 

You may choose a community solar offer from other Approved Vendors. For a complete list of your options, visit the Illinois Shines website.

Questions?

Email MC Squared Energy Services or call 833-970-3552.