As Illinois Turns to Clean Energy, Sunrun Offers Rooftop Solar and Jobs
April 11 2018 - 9:00AM
Sunrun Inc. (Nasdaq:RUN), the nation’s largest residential solar,
storage and energy services company, is expanding its home solar
service to Illinois. Illinois residents will be able to generate
their own electricity year-round with rooftop solar, benefitting
from cleaner air, monthly savings, and freedom from rising utility
bills.
Long considered to be one of the most industrious and productive
states in the country, Illinois is a prime contender for a robust
and valuable home solar market. In addition to supportive policies
like net metering, the state recently passed the Future Energy Jobs
Act (FEJA), which reduces financial barriers for households who
want to be a part of the clean energy solution, and demonstrates
Illinois’ strong commitment to renewable energy.
The average price of electricity for Illinois residents rose 30%
over the last decade. Up until now, the majority of Illinoisans had
no control over rising electricity bills. Sunrun’s affordable,
clean home solar service model puts control back in the hands of
households without requiring any high upfront costs.
“We’re thrilled to offer affordable, clean, and reliable power
to the people of Illinois,” said Lynn Jurich, Chief Executive
Officer of Sunrun. “The Midwest is quickly becoming a hub for clean
energy and innovative job opportunities. Sunrun is grateful to the
policymakers, environmental advocates, and community leaders who
laid the foundation for Sunrun’s entrance into the market.”
With 3,200 employees, 180,000 customers, and a presence in 22
other states and the District of Columbia, Sunrun is the largest
dedicated residential solar company in America. The initial
entrance will be in Northern Illinois and ComEd service territory,
with a planned expansion into the rest of the state shortly. This
will be the company’s second market launch in the Midwest,
following its success in Wisconsin last year.
Sunrun is working with community leaders on Solar For All, a
nation-leading low-income solar program. As an instrumental partner
in the creation of the program, Sunrun stands with environmental
advocates and local representatives to bring clean energy jobs and
opportunities to communities across the state.
“I am pleased to see that the investment we made in renewable
energy several years ago is paying off,” said Illinois State
Senator Don Harmon. “Opening the door for solar energy companies
like Sunrun to expand to Illinois will not only provide our
children with a better future, it also creates good jobs and
economic growth more immediately.” Sunrun believes in a planet run
by the sun. Homeowners in Illinois can now save money, control
their energy future, improve their communities, and experience the
peace-of-mind that comes with Sunrun’s full-service offering. For
more information, visit Sunrun’s plans and services page or call
1-888-GoSolar (1-888-467-6527). About
SunrunSunrun (Nasdaq:RUN) is the nation’s largest
dedicated residential solar, storage and energy services company.
With a mission to create a planet run by the sun, Sunrun has
led the industry since 2007 with their solar-as-a-service model,
which provides clean energy to homeowners with little to no upfront
cost and at a saving compared to traditional electricity. The
company designs, installs, finances, insures, monitors and
maintains the systems, while families receive predictable pricing
for 20 years or more and a production guarantee. The company also
offers a home solar battery service, Sunrun Brightbox, that manages
household solar energy, storage and utility power with smart
inverter technology. For more information, please visit:
www.sunrun.com.
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