Programs

With USG’s Community Solar program, renters and those with unsuitable roofs can still benefit from clean energy — by subscribing to a local solar farm.

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ILLINOIS SHINES PROGRAM

Turn your solar power into income.

USG helps homeowners, businesses, and developers earn cash by selling SRECs through the Illinois Shines program.

Who Qualifies:

What USG Provides:

USDA REAP PROGRAM

USDA REAP Program Federal funding for rural solar development.

The USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) offers up to 50% in grant funding for rural businesses and farms installing solar.

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Benefits

USG Services

PJM CAPACITY AUCTION

PJM Capacity Auction Volatility Stay protected from market shocks.

When the PJM auction price jumped from $28.92 to $269.92 per MW-day, it sent shockwaves through the market. USG helps large users hedge against volatility.

Key Strategies:

LAND LEASING

Land Leasing for Solar Development Generate passive income from your land.

Landowners with 10–200+ acres can earn consistent lease revenue by hosting solar arrays. No investment, no hassle.

Benefits

USG Services

FULL SERVICE EPC

Full-Service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) From feasibility to final inspection — we build it all.

USG is a fully integrated EPC provider with industry-leading project delivery speed, safety compliance, and QA/QC protocols.

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GRANT WRITING & INCENTIVE

Grant Writing & Incentive Navigation Don’t leave funding on the table.

Our in-house team of expert grant writers and compliance specialists ensure your project accesses every available dollar.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

With over 150 years of combined experience, our team includes engineers, project developers, policy experts, grant writers, and workforce specialists — giving USG the unique ability to offer truly turnkey energy solutions across the United States.

Depending on your location, system size, and incentives, most USG customers see a return on investment within 4–7 years. Qualifying households and nonprofits may pay nothing through ILSFA.

Federal (ITC), state (SRECs), USDA grants, and utility rebates. USG navigates them all for you.

You can subscribe to Community Solar and receive savings without installing panels.

Yes. We offer solar loans, leases, PPAs, and help with C-PACE and tax equity.

Most residential systems install in one day. Permitting and interconnection may take 30–60 days.

Absolutely. Between tax credits, MACRS depreciation, and reduced energy bills, commercial solar often pays for itself in 3–5 years.

We’re minority-owned, mission-driven, ILSFA-approved, and fully vertically integrated — delivering financial, technical, and social value.