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Cook County Sun and Save program is sponsored by Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES). This program provides funding for solar energy installations to homeowners of single-family and small multi-family residences (four units or less) in Cook County. The homeowner must live in the home, and the household income must be between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income.
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Residential Solar Energy Installation Program Residential Solar Energy Installation Program Environment and Sustainability Residential Solar Energy Installation Program Cook County announced the reopening for applications to participate in the Cook County Sun and Save program, an initiative launched in September 2023 by the County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES).
Cook County partnered with the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC) , which is a collaborative effort between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and 360 Energy Group, to establish this program. Cook County is providing funding for the Sun and Save program through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The County allocated over $100 million in total ARPA funding to support a clean environment for all and to fight climate change. The program is available to households located within Cook County that meet all the following requirements: Homeowners of single-family and small multi-family residences of four units or less that are located within Cook County. Homeowner must live inside the home to be considered owner-occupied.
For small multi-family homes of four units or less, the property owner must live in one of the units and is required to be the primary applicant for the program. Household income of the homeowner must be between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income . For more details about eligibility and how to apply, visit SEDAC's website here .
For general program questions, email sunandsave@sedac. org The program will run until August 31, 2026, or until funds run out. Cook County is providing funding for the Cook County Sun and Save program through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The County allocated over $100 million in ARPA funding to support a clean environment for all and to fight climate change. Environment and Sustainability Cook County Sun and Save Information Cook County Sun and Save Program Flier (1. 15 MB) Cook County folleto del programa (1.
16 MB) Sun and Save DES Press Release English 1-21-2025 (172. 96 KB) Sun and Save DES Press Release Spanish 1-21-2025 (178. 1 KB)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Homeowners of single-family and small multi-family residences (four units or less) located within Cook County. The homeowner must live in one of the units and be the primary applicant. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Cook County Sun and Save program is funded by Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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