Solar Contractor Checklist
Follow this checklist for installing solar in Chicago.
Stage |
Complete |
Item |
Review |
Review this entire Solar Contractor’s Checklist | |
Review |
Review “City of Chicago Zoning Policy” to learn about design conformance within Chicago’s zoning ordinances [download the Solar Zoning Policy] | |
Review |
Review permitting instructions in Chicago’s “Photovoltaic Panel Permitting Guidelines” to determine if the system qualifies for “ Easy Permit Process (EPP)” [view the EPP] | |
Review |
Review ComEd’s DG Transparency Map and interconnection rules to determine site conditions and eligibility [view the map] | |
Submission |
If the system qualifies for the “Easy Permit Process”: Complete the application and submission instructions listed on page 2 of the “Photovoltaic Panel Permitting Guidelines” | |
Submission |
If the system qualifies for “Standard Plan Review”: Complete the application and submission instructions listed on page 2 of the “Photovoltaic Panel Permitting Guidelines” | |
Submission |
Complete ComEd Interconnection Application. Learn more at ComEd's website |
| Upon receiving approvals of City permits and ComEd interconnection, begin installation of the system |
Inspection |
Schedule Electrical Inspection with Department of Buildings [schedule here] | |
Inspection |
Once approved, submit City’s Inspection Approval to ComEd |
| Upon receiving Inspection approvals from the City and ComEd, activate the system* |
*During commissioning, verify that system owner has received net metering approval from their retail energy supplier
