MOST NONPROFITS
DON'T KNOW WHAT
THEY ACTUALLY
QUALIFY FOR.

Solar may be more within reach than you think. Let's find out what your organization qualifies for.
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THE ASSUMPTION

Not out of reach.
Closer than
you think.

Energy costs eat into budgets that should be going toward your mission. The incentive stack available to nonprofits today can cover the majority of a solar installation’s cost. The real challenge is rarely the cost itself, it’s knowing what’s available and how to access it.
WHY NOW

Not free. But
vastly paid for.

The incentive stack available to nonprofits today can cover the majority of a solar installation’s cost, but that level of support won’t last forever. The sooner your organization explores it, the more of that funding you’re able to capture.
WHY AES

We walk you
through the whole
process

Incentives for nonprofits are complex and layered, easy to miss if you don’t know where to look. AES has spent 25 years helping organizations across Southern Illinois navigate that process, from the first conversation to a system that’s mostly paid for by money that was already available to you.

1999

SINCE THE START
AES has been serving Southern Illinois solar customers since 1999.

100+

FIVE STAR REVIEWS
Backed by over 100 five star reviews from customers.

115

SYSTEMS LAST YEAR
AES installed 115 systems last year alone.

750

BATTERY BACKUP
Nearly 750 kWh of battery backup installed last year alone.
HOW IT WORKS

From quote to power on

01

Free Consultation.

We walk your property and learn how your home uses energy.

02

Custom Design.

We design a system sized to your business, your usage, and your budget. Roof or ground mount, your call.

03

Direct Pay Expert

We work with your CPA to make sure that you get your tax credits.

04

Professional Installation.

Our in house crew installs it right the first time.

05

Power On.

Your system goes live, and our team stays on for support.
CURRENT INCENTIVES

Programs that may
help reduce the
cost of going solar.

AES helps nonprofits identify available solar and battery incentives. Programs, amounts, and eligibility requirements can change.
Houses of worship

Direct Pay

Eligible tax-exempt organizations may be able to receive the value of certain clean-energy credits through the IRS elective pay process.
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Nonprofits may qualify

Energy Community
Bonus

Many areas in Southern Illinois may qualify for an additional Federal Energy Community bonus, depending on location and current mapping rules. Nonprofit organizations may also qualify for Ameren rebates on eligible inverters and battery storage systems.
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Illinois solar projects

Illinois Shines SREC
Incentive

Illinois Shines is a state-administered program that helps support new solar projects through Solar Renewable Energy Credits.
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Ameren

Ameren Smart Inverter Rebate

Ameren Illinois customers may qualify for a Distributed Generation rebate when their system uses a qualifying smart inverter.
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Ameren

Ameren Battery Storage Rebate

Ameren Illinois customers who add qualifying battery storage may be eligible for a rebate based on battery capacity.
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Incentive programs, tax rules, rebate amounts, and eligibility requirements can change. AES Solar helps customers identify available solar and battery incentives, but final eligibility is determined by the applicable utility, program administrator, IRS rules, and the customer’s tax situation. Customers should consult a CPA or qualified tax professional for tax advice.
CUSTOMER VOICES

Here's what a real
Non-Profits saved

Mike Hickey

We installed a 62K solar field at the Knights of Columbus in Murphysboro. It has been in operation for three months, and in those three months our bill from Ameren went from $2,500 a month to $28 for the meter charge.

We carried over enough unused energy to let us go a full month with no power generation and still not receive an electric bill. AES was with us all the way and handled any problems we had with construction in a fair and professional manner.

Our solar field is south of our building, and our address is 606 Plum St.

★★★★★

Ellen Neikes

They were there early and worked very hard. They were polite and mindful of my flower gardens. They trenched around them so we only had to move two plants. I had three flower beds with about 150 plants.

They were very professional and always answered my husband’s and my questions. They put up 28 ground-mounted panels in a day and a half, and that was during 115-degree weather at the end of August. I would highly recommend them.

They have been doing this since 1999—not a heating and air company that only started offering solar during the big push over the last few years. Our son and his wife had AES install theirs, and my church also had them install 106 solar panels.

I can’t rave enough about every aspect of the process. They keep you informed along the way. Choose AES—you won’t be disappointed.

★★★★★

Emriver Inc.

We were very pleased with how well the AES Solar team worked on our specific requirements. We even had to receive a variance from the city due to our ground-mount location, and AES helped us through that process.

The weather was very cold when the time came for our installation, but the crew worked efficiently, and now we’re generating so much clean power!

Definitely recommend.

★★★★★

Protect your budget. Power your mission.

Let's find out what your organization qualifies for.
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