Although the program name will be changing to Solar Switch Chicagoland, the program values remain the same.

The MREA’s philosophy is more solar is better, and that education is always the first step. We find that our educational outreach is more effective when tied to a solar group buy program. Whether your community goes solar this year or in the next five years, we know that your community will gain a better understanding of the technology through this program. With our partner, Citizens Utility Board (CUB), we will not only educate residents about solar but guide them with consumer protection in mind.

Since 2019, the MREA and CUB have educated over 3000 Chicagoland residents and 281 properties went forward with solar installations. However, how do we expand our reach when our resources are limited as non-profits? We partner and collaborate with like-minded organizations. 

This year, we are excited to announce our new partner, iChoosr, a group-buying expert working with cities to help lower residents’ electricity bills and save money since 2008. With this new collaboration, we will be able to support more communities, support more quality installers, and educate even more of Chicagoland.

The program name change will celebrate our new collaboration and our commitment to a quality educational solar group buy program.

However, we still need your help to make our impact even bigger.