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Partnering for Solar Power
What is the Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA)?
Lake County recently hosted webinars for communities to discuss the Future Energy Job's Act (FEJA) and Solar Opportunities. Learn about FEJA, the timeline for joint procurement opportunities, and zoning issues related to solar power by watching the FEJA/Community Solar webinar recording and the Joint Procurement Opportunities for Solar Power webinar recording.Community Solar
FEJA has created a new and exciting dynamic for solar opportunities within our communities, and the Lake County Board is excited to explore community solar with our government partners. In recent months, our communities have fielded calls from numerous developers asking to install solar arrays on public land and facilities including schools, parks, and municipal property. Whether these developments provide power for facilities, community solar for local residents, or are tailored for low-income residents, the contracts with developers are essentially power purchase agreements that, in most cases, must be managed through the procurement process.Procurement
Lake County is in the process of reviewing proposals to bring solar power to County and municipal facilities. If communities have questions about the RFP, contact the Lake County Purchasing Division at [email protected], or call 847-377-2929.
Code Implications
Many codes have not been updated to reflect solar trends across the full spectrum of deployment, and some don't address solar at all. Without specific regulations, projects may be forced into a land use category which may not be appropriate or sufficiently tailored to solar.Solar-Specific Codes
Adopting solar-specific codes will allow planners to address elements such as height, security features, landscaping
Resources
Residential Solar Permitting
For information on permitting solar, please contact the Planning, Building and Development Department at 847-377-2600, or [email protected].
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County Administrator's Office
Phone 847-377-2250
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Purchasing Division
Phone 847-377-2929Fax 847-984-5889
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Planning, Building and Development
Phone 847-377-2600Fax 847-984-5854