Solar Generation


Net Metering

If a business or resident is interested in adding Solar Power to their property in the City of Sullivan a building permit and a generation interconnection application should be completed.  The building permit is an online form that is submitted electronically to the City.  The Generation Interconnection Application is only available in paper form.  Once a customer has completed the form it should be returned to the City Building at 2 W. Harrison Street.  These forms are linked below:

Building Permit for Residential Customers 
Building Permit for Commercial Customers
Application for Interconnection


Information regarding net metering requirements can be found in the following ordinances.  Please contact the City Building at 217-728-4383 if you have any questions.  

Ordinance 16-9 - Interconnection 
Ordinance 22-8 - Net Metering
Ordinance 24-4 - Amending the Net Metering Ordinance

Upon final connection to the City of Sullivan the following agreement should be completed by all parties:


Facilities Interconnection Agreement
Certificate of Completion