CHICAGO — There are no shiny black solar panels on the roof of his condo building, but Paul Dickerson is enjoying the benefits of clean energy just the same.
Many residents can’t afford solar panels, don’t own their homes or don’t get enough sun on their roofs. But they can save 10% to 20% off their electric bills with community solar.
Illinois made big headlines this week, passing significant legislation, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, that puts Illinois on a path for 40 percent