Challenge:
Advocate Aurora Health, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health systems, faced rising utility costs and aggressive sustainability goals while seeking predictable, long-term savings. Like many organizations, they needed access to clean, renewable energy without the burden of installing or maintaining on-site systems.
Across industries, businesses face similar pressures: escalating electricity costs, particularly capacity costs driving double-digit increases, combined with limited options to control expenses.
Solution:
EnerNova Partners secured subscriptions to 27 megawatts (DC) of community solar capacity for Advocate Aurora Health. This initiative will generate more than $6.0 million in savings while supporting new solar development across Illinois. Utility bill credits tied to the output of nearby solar farms reduce expenses with no capital investment or physical installation required.
Through EnerNova’s exclusive partnerships and innovative procurement strategies, EnerNova has executed community solar opportunities ranging from anchor offtake agreements to subscriber-level participation. Our approach ensures clients capture savings and sustainability benefits before projects reach the broader market.
How Companies Can Utilize Community Solar
Community solar requires access, expertise, and strategy. EnerNova’s developer relationships and procurement processes open doors to opportunities that are otherwise unavailable, giving businesses a direct path to bill savings and renewable participation without operational complexity.
At the heart of our approach is risk management, anticipating volatility, securing reliable supply, and aligning sustainability with financial performance. This ensures clients achieve measurable long-term savings while reducing exposure to future uncertainty.
Geographic Availability:
Community solar programs are available in states where legislation allows utilities to apply virtual solar credits, including Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Colorado, and New York, with expansion underway in California. In Illinois, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) has created one of the most dynamic community solar markets in the country, with projects of varying sizes and structures available to qualified customers.
Key Benefits
EnerNova manages a large diverse portfolio of customers, including universities, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, and hospitals. We navigate complex energy markets with tailored procurement and sustainability solutions, delivering impactful results.
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