ComEd Expands Northern Illinois Community Solar Portfolio with 60 New Rooftop Projects — Commonwealth Edison Company

Event summary

ComEd, Solar Landscape, and Public Storage plan to develop 60 rooftop community solar projects in northern Illinois, with 10 already operational.
The projects will deliver 44 MW of community solar energy, boosting grid capacity and creating opportunities for customers to lower their energy costs.
By the end of 2026, ComEd anticipates having over 400 community solar sites completed in northern Illinois.
The partnership aims to generate enough electricity annually to power approximately 6,150 households and deliver an estimated $750,000 in annual electricity bill savings for subscribers.

The big picture

This initiative underscores ComEd's strategic focus on expanding distributed energy resources (DERs) to meet rising electricity demand in Illinois. The partnership leverages underutilized commercial rooftops, demonstrating a scalable model for integrating renewable energy into existing infrastructure. With over 1.8 GW of DERs already connected, Illinois is positioning itself as a leader in the Midwest's transition to cleaner energy sources.

What we're watching

Execution Risk: The pace at which ComEd and its partners can scale the remaining 50 rooftop solar projects will determine the timeline for achieving the 44 MW capacity goal.
Regulatory Dynamics: How Illinois' clean energy policies, including the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) and the Clean and Renewable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, will continue to support similar initiatives.
Workforce Development: Whether the training programs for local residents can keep up with the demand for skilled labor in the growing clean energy industry.