Solar In Aurora
2026 Switch Together Solar & Batteries Program
The City of Aurora is partnering with nonprofit partners Midwest Renewable Energy Association and Citizens Utility Board to bring you Switch Together, a group buying program for solar installations. Switch Together offers residents a hassle-free way to install reliable rooftop solar, battery storage, and EV charge add-ons, at a competitive price. The program is also supported by other local governments, though no government funds are used. Incentives through the Illinois Shines Program could provide 30% in savings for residents.
Why Join?
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Free to register and no obligation to accept your offer.
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Group Discount, set pricing is negotiated through a competitive auction among qualified installers.
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Additional savings, participants save an average of $5,412 on a typical solar installation.
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Fully refundable deposit if you decide to move forward. a $150 deposit secures your offer and is fully refundable if you choose not to proceed at any time.
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Learn before you decide! Watch past presentations: SwitchTogether.com
*2016 – Senate Bill 2814 - Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) was signed into law emphasizing renewable development and energy efficiency in Illinois. FEJA authorized a total of $30 million to develop and establish clean energy-related job training programs for Illinois citizens. These workforce development programs offer job and skill set training in the electric and solar industry, resulting in potential job placement in the clean energy, electrical, or construction sector.
*2018 – the City of Aurora was awarded Gold-level designation under the SolSmart program.
Solar Permit Requirements
To obtain a permit for a solar installation in Aurora, applicants will need to submit the required solar building permit application:
Please feel free to inquire at the Building and Permit division, located at 77 S. Broadway Ave., about an estimated fee calculation. For additional information regarding the fee schedule please click below:
In order to complete the most common steps in the building permit process online, including scheduling inspections and viewing inspections results, please click the hyperlink below:
Solar Resources
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