
About Us
Our focus is making sure solar expectations are met. We believe that customers should receive all applicable incentives, and have a constant resource to call if / when their system stumbles. Our main focus is helping solar installers. Whether that be processing their incentives (for their customers), helping them get a system fully operational, or navigate through a roof replacement with insurance.
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Acorn Management Group
Your Trusted Partner for SRECs, Solar Services, and Support
Although the time and effort put into solar projects can be challenging, our aim throughout all of it is simple: we want to help solar shine! That means ensuring that every eligible incentive is secured, every system is running at its best, and that solar installers across Illinois have a reliable partner to back them up – before, during, and long after installation.
We are an Approved Vendor (#856) with the Illinois Shines program, helping Illinois Shines Designees all across the state process Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) on behalf of their customers. With the expansion of our aggregation services, we are resolved to serve even more solar providers and system owners throughout Illinois.
We Focus on the Details So You
Can Focus on the Installs
While system owners receive the benefit of our work, our primary focus is supporting Illinois Shines Designees. Whether we are processing solar incentives, troubleshooting system issues, performing maintenance tasks, or managing solar reroofing jobs and insurance, Acorn Management Group is here to handle the hard parts. We know that for installers, time is money. We take care of backend details, so you can stay focused on what you do best: building great solar systems.
Our skilled team combines in-depth program knowledge with significant expertise to ensure that solar expectations are met. Read more about Our Beliefs & Credentials, and learn how our experience and hands-on support can help solar professionals succeed.
Powering Success Through Illinois Shines Partnerships
The Illinois Shines program plays a major role in supporting our state’s renewable energy goals by helping solar customers benefit from their investment. Through this program, system owners are rewarded with incentive payments for the purchase of the electricity their solar systems generate. Learn more about Solar Incentives.
As an Approved Vendor (#856) of Illinois Shines, Acorn Management Group is authorized to register projects with the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) and serve as a bridge between solar companies, customers, and utility companies. We oversee every step of the process, from documentation to verification, ensuring compliance with state requirements and helping maximize financial returns. Our Approved Vendor (#856) designation means that we are trusted by the state of Illinois to manage incentives responsibly, submit accurate data, and represent solar installers and customers with integrity.
Want to Partner With Us?
Are you an Illinois Shines Designee in the state of Illinois who needs a knowledgeable and reliable team to help process SRECs, simplify program compliance, or maintain solar systems performance? Let’s talk! Our vetting process for new installer partners is fast but thorough. With a quick onboarding conversation on the phone or via Zoom, we can usually determine whether a collaboration between you and Acorn Management Group would be a good fit.
We’re Ready When You Are
Interested in partnering with Acorn Management Group to process your customers’ RECs? Contact us today to schedule a short onboarding call. We will assess your readiness to work with us and show you how easy it can be to get started. When you partner with us, you will get a team that offers clear guidance to get your projects moving and solar incentives secured.