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Solar Urbana-Champaign 2024 has come to a close.

The Solar Urbana-Champaign group buy period has closed. Through this program, home and business owners throughout the region were able to learn about solar and pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that made installing solar more affordable.

If you signed up or had a site assessment and have questions or concerns, please contact Route 66 Solar at (217) 652-6533.

Want to be notified when Solar Urbana-Champaign returns? Sign up below to get updates on all things Solar Urbana-Champaign.

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Solar Power Hours

Grow Solar’s “Solar Power Hours” are informational presentations that are free and open to the public. Our presenters and installer representatives explain the basics of how solar works, what makes a site a good fit for solar panels, and what incentives and financing options are available. Finally, we’ll explain how our group buying program includes an additional rebate to help you go solar for less.

Virtual Solar Power Hour: Thursday, November 16, 11:00 a.m -12:00 p.m. online via Zoom (Click to register)

Can’t make a Solar Power Hour?

You can still watch this recorded version to learn the basics of solar, its financial implications for your property, and how the Solar Urbana Champaign program works. Then, get a free, no obligation site assessment from our competitively-selected installer, Sangamon Solar, by filling out this short form. The deadline to participate in this program is November 30, so don’t delay. Your solar journey awaits!

Partner with Grow Solar

By partnering with Grow Solar, your group can become a vital part of our mission to spread the word about clean, affordable solar energy in your community. As a grassroots, nonprofit organization, we rely on our partners to amplify our message.

Partner with Grow Solar

Community Resources

Discover financial incentives, demystify the permitting process, and explore the various solar financing options that can make your transition to clean energy not only environmentally friendly, but cost-effective.

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Have questions about going solar?

Knowledge is power and education is the first and most important step when beginning your solar journey. With the tools below, you can ensure the quality and protection of your investment.

Our Consumer Guide breaks down the process in a simple guide. Where as MREA’s Community Resources allows you to dive deeper to understand the technology, provides step-by-step of going solar, FAQs and more!

Consumer guide

One Program, Big Impact

2023 marks the eigth year for the Solar Urbana-Champaign program. Since 2016, the environmental impact has been huge. Each year, the PV systems installed through this program will singlehandedly avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 4,190,413 lbs. of CO2. So, thank you to you for making this program successful year after year and for helping to keep our part of the state beautiful, clean, and healthy.