Solar panel installation permits indicate homeowners committed to renewable energy. We track every official solar permit in Chicago — 97 filed in the last 90 days alone.
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Ranked by permit volume pulled in the last 90 days. Permit count is a direct proxy for active job flow — not self-reported, not reviews.
| # | Contractor | Permits (90d) | Top ZIP | Total Value | Last Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Schinzer Charles
|
3 | — | $61K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 2 |
Galvan Victor
|
2 | — | $26K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 3 |
Evans Andra
|
2 | — | $29K | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 4 |
Uppling Celina
|
2 | — | $56K | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 5 |
Wetherspoonmaxwell Antionette
|
2 | — | $28K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 6 |
Gen Yunus
|
2 | — | $46K | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 7 |
Harrison Andrea
|
2 | — | $41K | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 8 |
Marshall Michael
|
2 | — | $30K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 9 |
Bercellie Aaron
|
2 | — | $26K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 10 |
Tarantini Anthony
|
2 | — | $43K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 11 |
Wilkins Deborah
|
2 | 10035 | $23K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 12 |
Delashment Matthew
|
2 | — | $30K | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 13 |
Davis Rhonda
|
2 | — | $43K | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 14 |
Simmons Candy
|
2 | 10214 | $42K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 15 |
Nunez Analilia
|
2 | — | $44K | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 16 |
Arceo Rogel
|
2 | — | $23K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 17 |
Izaguirre Daniel
|
2 | — | $40K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 18 |
Johnson Reeshemah
|
2 | 11356 | $43K | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 19 |
Watson Derrick
|
2 | — | $21K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 20 |
Eiermann Amy
|
1 | — | $66K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 21 |
Douglass Kenyon
|
1 | — | $31K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 22 |
Cartagena Teresita
|
1 | — | $19K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 23 |
Graham Jermaine
|
1 | — | $23K | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 24 |
Gonzalez Sebastian
|
1 | — | $26K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 25 |
Brooks Elizabeth
|
1 | — | $17K | Aug 4, 2026 |
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Permit density by ZIP code over the last 90 days. High-volume ZIPs signal where homeowners and commercial clients are actively hiring.
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How many solar permits were pulled in Chicago this quarter?
97 solar permits were filed in Chicago over the last 90 days. This count covers solar panel installations, battery storage, and grid-tie systems reported to the city's permitting office. In the last 30 days alone, 97 permits were filed — about 3 per day.
Which contractors pull the most solar permits in Chicago?
77 solar contractors were active in Chicago over the last 90 days. The top-ranked contractors above are sorted by official permit count — a direct proxy for job volume and market dominance. The #1 contractor, Schinzer Charles, filed 3 solar permits in this period.
What is the average project value for solar permits in Chicago?
The average declared project value for solar permits in Chicago is $24K based on the last 90 days. Declared valuation is self-reported by the permit applicant and may differ from actual contract value. Total declared value across all solar permits was $2.3M over this period.
How can contractors use Chicago solar permit data to win more jobs?
Every permit filed is a homeowner who just got government approval to spend money — and is likely shopping for a contractor. PermitPulse sends solar contractors in Chicago real-time alerts the moment a new permit is filed in their target ZIP codes. First contact is the strongest competitive advantage in this market. Start 7 days free →