Solar Panel Installation

Solar Panel Permitting and Information


Solar Contractors: Please see our Contractor Registration information.

Permit requirements & Residential Solar Panel Permit Information Checklist and Inspection Guide (PDF).

View Montgomery’s Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
Section 4.06 - Residential Solar Standards, Section 4.06, 9.05, 11.02 - Commercial and Industrial Standards


Information for Homeowners


Insurance Considerations for a Solar Array

A list of Contractors can be obtained by a request to the building department at: wagner@ci.montgomery.il.us 

Village of Montgomery Greenest Region Compact Solar Statement (PDF).

View Rooftop Potential- Solar Map (Google Project Sunroof)

Solar Forum Informational Sheet regarding contractors and other websites

Citizens Utility Board- Information on Leasing Solar Panels

Visit the Illinois Adjustable Block Program website you can search to find vendors. This is the full list of installers who can connect you directly with the SREC. Here is the link: http://illinoisabp.com/find-a-vendor/  Select ComEd as you utility territory, and then select "DG Installer" as the type of installer. DG = distributed generation, and all residential installers fall into this category. If you were looking for a different type of installer you can select other options.

Presentations from Solar Forum (Held on 4/30/2019)

Village of Montgomery Solar Permitting

7 Generations Ahead Presentation

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Presentation

Citizens Utility Board Presentation


View a video of the Forum here.