Community solar developer Common Energy plans to work with local nonprofit Trinity Services to build five community solar projects totaling 16 MW in the greater Chicago area.
Trinity Services serves over 6,800 adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. More than 120 Trinity Services locations will subscribe to the community solar projects and receive monthly credits on their electricity bills. Trinity’s residential units will save 20% of the credit value they receive for 20 years — meaningful, long-term relief for a nonprofit whose resources are dedicated to the people it serves.
“For Trinity Services, these energy savings are meaningful because they can go toward supporting the people who depend on us. Community solar gives us the opportunity to reduce our operating costs for decades while doing right by the environment and our communities. We’re proud to partner with Common Energy on this initiative,” said Bob Taylor, CFO, Trinity Services.
“Common Energy is proud to partner with Trinity Services on these important projects,” said Richard Keiser, CEO of Common Energy. “Savings generated by community solar can now be used to support and expand services to those with disabilities across Illinois. Common Energy would also like to acknowledge and thank Commonwealth Edison, Energy Solutions, and the Illinois Power Agency for their support of the Illinois Shines Program.”
