Illinois protects residential solar energy installations through the Homeowners Energy Policy Statement Act and limits unreasonable association or municipal restrictions.
The Homeowners Energy Policy Statement Act (765 ILCS 165) requires homeowners associations to adopt energy policy statements addressing solar energy systems and prohibits associations from unreasonably restricting solar installations. Local building permits are still required, but municipal codes must generally permit solar installations consistent with the Illinois Building Code. The Adjustable Block Program and Distributed Generation Rebate under the Future Energy Jobs Act (220 ILCS 5/16-107.6) provide statewide incentive frameworks. The Renewable Energy Facilities Agricultural Impact Mitigation Act regulates large solar siting.
Civil action for HOA non-compliance; injunctive relief; recovery of attorney fees possible.
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