Our Communities

These cities, towns, counties, and regional areas have achieved designation for their work to manage the expansion of local clean energy technologies. Browse through the map to view designated communities in your area.

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All state-level data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

Illinois

84 Designees

Solar Jobs
5,975
Total Solar Installed (MW)
3,512
Designation # of Designees
SolSmart Gold
26
SolSmart Silver
23
SolSmart Bronze
32
Charging Smart Gold
4
Charging Smart Silver
7
Charging Smart Bronze
40

Aurora, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Bronze
Designation Year
2018 2024

Batavia, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2024

Bensenville, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Silver Bronze
Designation Year
2022 2024

Broadview, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Silver Bronze
Designation Year
2022 2025

Brookfield, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze Bronze
Designation Year
2018 2025

Carol Stream, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Silver
Designation Year
2022 2024

Chicago, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Bronze Gold
Designation Year
2017 2024 2025

Countryside, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2025

Darien, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Silver Bronze
Designation Year
2018 2024

Deer Park, IL

Program
EV-Ready SolSmart
Designation Level
Bronze Silver
Designation Year
2024 2019

DeKalb, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2025

DuPage County, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze Bronze Silver
Designation Year
2019 2024 2025

Elgin, IL

Program
SolSmart SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Silver Bronze
Designation Year
2023 2019 2024

Geneva, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze Bronze
Designation Year
2022 2024

Glencoe, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready Charging Smart
Designation Level
Bronze Bronze Silver
Designation Year
2017 2024 2025

Glenview, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2025

Hampshire, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2024

Hanover Park, IL

Program
SolSmart SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Bronze Bronze
Designation Year
2018 2017 2024

Hickory Hills, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2024

Highland Park, IL

Program
SolSmart SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Silver Bronze Bronze
Designation Year
2022 2018 2025

Johnsburg, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2025

Kane County, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze Silver
Designation Year
2017 2024

Lindenhurst, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2025

Maywood, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2024

Montgomery, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Silver
Designation Year
2019 2024

Oak Park, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Gold
Designation Year
2018 2024

Park Forest, IL

Program
SolSmart SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Bronze Bronze
Designation Year
2018 2017 2025

Polo, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2024

Richton Park, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Silver Bronze
Designation Year
2017 2024

Rockford, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Bronze
Designation Year
2019 2025

Rolling Meadows, IL

Program
EV-Ready SolSmart
Designation Level
Gold Gold
Designation Year
2025 2026

Skokie, IL

Program
SolSmart SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Bronze Bronze
Designation Year
2023 2020 2024

Streamwood, IL

Program
EV-Ready EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze Silver
Designation Year
2025 2026

University Park, IL

Program
EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2024

Vernon Hills, IL

Program
EV-Ready EV-Ready
Designation Level
Bronze Silver
Designation Year
2025 2026

Village of Poplar Grove, IL

Program
Charging Smart
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year
2026

Village of Rockton, IL

Program
Charging Smart
Designation Level
Bronze
Designation Year

Warrenville, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Gold Bronze
Designation Year
2019 2025

Wilmette, IL

Program
SolSmart EV-Ready
Designation Level
Silver Bronze
Designation Year
2019 2024

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