Illinois Solar for All Expansion: SolarApp+ Adoption and Implementation Grant 2025 Rolling Application

The Illinois Solar for All Expansion: SolarApp+ Adoption and Implementation Grant 2025 Rolling Application is a grant program that aims to provide funding to municipalities to adopt and implement SolarApp+, a no-cost residential solar permitting platform. The grant program is part of the Illinois Solar for All Expansion, which is a five-year program that aims to bring the benefits of solar energy to low-income and disadvantaged communities across the state. The grant will provide up to $30,000 in funding to eligible units of government. Key aspects of the job include: * Adopting and implementing SolarApp+ in municipalities * Streamlining the permitting process for residential solar energy installations * Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution * Delivering cost savings on electric bills for overburdened households * Unlocking new markets for distributed solar energy * Tracking the impact of SolarApp+ on municipal operations and emissions reductions * Providing training and technical assistance to grantees * Establishing partnerships with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) team supporting SolarApp+ * Meeting reporting requirements, including semi-annual progress reports and quarterly project management reports.