Solar Urbana Champaign is returning for its ninth group buy program in spring of 2024! Through this program, home and business owners throughout Champaign, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties can learn about solar and pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Solar Urbana-Champaign has returned!
Start by attending one of our free, virtual Solar Power Hours. In this hour-long presentation you’ll learn the basics of solar, how it can save you money, and how the solar group buy program works. These events are being scheduled for our 2023 program: once finalized, you can view and register for any Solar Power Hour by clicking on the date of your choice below.
Afterward, you will be able to sign up for a free, no obligation site assessment and quote with this program’s competitively selected solar installer, Route 66 Solar.
Solar Urbana Champaign Power Hours
April Events
- Virtual Solar Power Hour: Wednesday, April 24th, 5:30-6:30 pm, online via Zoom (Click to Register)
- In-Person Solar Power Hour: Tuesday, April 30th, 5:30-6:30 pm, at the Common Ground Food Co-op. (Click to Register) Co-hosted by the City of Urbana
May Events
- In-Person Solar Power Hour: Thursday, May 16th, 6:00-7:00 pm, at Monticello City Hall. (Click to Register)
- In-Person Solar Power Hour: Tuesday, May 21st, 6:00-7:00 pm, at Triptych Brewing. (Click to Register)
- In-Person Solar Power Hour: Tuesday, May 28th, 5:30-6:30 pm, at the Danville Library. (Click to Register)
- In-Person Solar Power Hour: Thursday, May 30th, 6:00-7:00 pm, at Rantoul City Hall. (Click to Register)
June Events
- In-Person Solar Power Hour: Thursday, June 6th, 5:30-6:30 pm, at the Common Ground Food Co-op. (Click to Register)
- In-Person Solar Power Hour: Wednesday, June 12, 6:00-7:00 pm, at the Urbana Free Library (Click to Register)
- Virtual Solar Power Hour: Tuesday, June 25th, 5:30-6:30 pm, online via Zoom (Click to Register)
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!
One Program, Big Impact
Since 2016:
Properties added solar
Kilowatts of Solar Installed
People attended Power Hours
Every year, that’s like avoiding:
miles driven by an average gas powered passenger vehicle
pounds of coal burned
smartphones being charged
Our 2023 program has ended. Tell us how we did!
Whether you’ve harnessed the power of the sun, decided to wait a little longer, or played a crucial role in our program, we want to hear from you!
Click the button below to take our short end of program survey.