Grow Solar Metro East, part of Grow Solar Gateway Region is a public education and group purchasing program for residential and small commercial solar. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association ( MREA), Piasa Palisades Group of Sierra Club and other local partners, property owners throughout Madison County, St. Clair County, and Monroe County in Illinois can participate in this program to help pool their buying power and secure significant discounts that make installing solar simple and more affordable. The program builds on previous years of successful programs that helped over 234 local property owners go solar.

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Start by attending a Solar Power Hour. Our free virtual information session teaches you the basics of solar, its financial implications for your property, and how the program works.

Then, get a free, no obligation consultation from our competitively-selected installer, Nelnet Renewable Energy (formerly GRNE Solar)

Have questions about your solar consultation? Reach out to Nelnet at or at 312-859-3417 and don’t forget to mention the program.

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.

Grow Solar’s 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!