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Lake County committee endorses 'Switch Together' residential solar group buy

Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning, and Environment Committee · January 7, 2026

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Summary

The committee endorsed the 2026 'Switch Together' solar group-buy program led by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and Citizens Utility Board; staff reported 71 finished and 190 planned Lake County installations as of last Friday and outlined outreach approaches including direct mail and educational sessions.

The PBZE Committee voted to endorse the 2026 edition of the 'Switch Together' residential solar group-buy program operated by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association in partnership with the Citizens Utility Board.

Robin Hallgrim, sustainability programs manager, said Lake County previously endorsed the program in 2024 and 2025 and reported program results: "This solar group buy program has resulted in 71 finished and a 190 planned installations of solar in Lake County on residential properties as of last Friday." She described outreach tools that include county-branded direct mailers, a unique program link on the county sustainability webpage, social media posts and educational sessions hosted by the Citizens Utility Board.

Member Wasick asked whether outreach could be increased; Hallgrim said staff and partner organizations run scheduled social media posts, direct mail campaigns and periodic educational sessions and welcomed additional ideas to expand awareness. The committee approved the resolution (motion by Member Wasick, second by Chair Hart).