Program
GEJC provides two paths to energy independence: cooperative membership and solar subscriptions.
Membership in the cooperative is open to anyone interested in supporting the expansion of community-owned clean energy. Solar subscriptions are available to cooperative members living in DuPage or Will County, and we are working hard to expand our energy offerings throughout Illinois and the Midwest. As more members join, we can target future projects to provide energy savings to those communities.
Scroll down to learn more, and check out our Current Projects page!
Membership
Join Our Cooperative
Becoming a member of GEJC is your first step toward energy independence. Our cooperative is member-owned and member-controlled, ensuring that the benefits of clean energy stay within our communities.
Membership Options
- Low-Income Membership: $5 (for households below 80% of area median income)
- Standard Membership: $25
- Supporter/Organizational Membership: $750
All memberships are one-time, lifetime contributions and are refundable upon cancellation.
Benefits of Membership
- Voting rights to help guide the future of the co-op
- Up to 20% savings per kWh on your electricity bill
- A share of any profits that the co-op distributes to its members
Solar Subscription Process: Step-by-Step Guide
Cooperative Membership
- Submit Application
- Complete the membership application form
- Provide proof of residence in the service area
- Select your membership tier
($5, $25, or $750) - Proof of income is required to qualify for a Low Income Membership
- Complete Membership Process
- Pay your one-time membership fee
- Sign the member agreement
- Receive your membership confirmation
Solar Subscription
- Eligibility Verification
- Confirm you’re a cooperative member in good standing
- Verify your utility account is with ComEd
- Review your average electricity usage
- Subscription Sizing
- We’ll help determine the optimal subscription size based on:
- Your historical electricity usage
- Available capacity in our solar projects
- We’ll help determine the optimal subscription size based on:
- Enrollment
- Review and sign the solar subscription agreements
- Provide your utility account information
- Receive your subscription confirmation
- Account Integration
- We coordinate with ComEd to link your account
- Solar credits begin appearing on your bill
- You’ll receive regular updates on your solar production
Ongoing Membership
- Bill Management
- Monthly solar credits appear on your ComEd bill
- Pay reduced rate for solar credits
- Track your savings through our member portal
- Participation
- Vote on cooperative decisions
- Attend member meetings
- Receive profit-sharing distributions
- Access member education resources