Power Hour Generates Interest in Solar Energy

August 07, 2025

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The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and DuPage County invite you to a free Solar Power Hour at the Village of Downers Grove Civic Center on August 21, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Betty Cheever Council Chambers.

A vehicle backs up to the rear entrance of the Public Works Facility, which has solar panels installed on its outer wall.

Solar Power Hour

Thursday, August 21

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Civic Center, 850 Curtiss St.

Downers Grove

The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and DuPage County invite you to a free Solar Power Hour at the Village of Downers Grove Civic Center on August 21, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Betty Cheever Council Chambers. Attendees will learn how solar energy can lower your electricity bills, support the local economy and contribute to a healthier environment. 


Topics covered by the Solar Power Hour include:

  1. How to save money and lower your energy bill with solar power
  2. How solar energy can work for homes and small businesses
  3. Information about Switch Together Chicagoland. This program uses group buying to help you get a competitive price on solar installation by having installers compete to offer their lowest bids. 
  4. How to participate in a group-buy program and reduce upfront costs of solar panels (The current Switch Together program is expected to save the average household $5,139 on a typical-sized solar installation.)


This event is made possible by DuPage County, the Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB), Midwest Renewable Energy Association and SwitchTogether Chicagoland. 


Registration is not necessary, but appreciated.  


Resources

  1. DuPage County 
  2. Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
  3. Midwest Renewable Energy Association 
  4. Switch Together Chicagoland