Prospect Heights Natural Resources Commission
November 3rd, 2025 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Live and In-Person, Peter Gorr “Powering Your Home with the Sun”
Join local Deer Park resident and Illinois Solar Education Association (ISEA) Solar Ambassador Peter Gorr as he presents “Powering Your Home with the Sun”.
This hour long, non-technical presentation covers the basics of converting your home’s electric supply to lower cost solar generated energy. Whether you own a home or condo or rent, if you pay an electric bill, there is something for you in this presentation. You can save money and do your part in fighting climate change by transitioning to a clean renewable energy source for your electricity. No selling is allowed at these presentations.
Peter will cover the basics of residential solar energy systems as well as the installation process, current state and federal financial incentives, and how to get started. Much financial detail will be offered. Using data from his actual installation, he will show how he retains close to $3000 in annual energy savings compared to the current traditional Comed supply.
Also included is a review of a new program available to residents call Community Solar. This program is available to any rate payer in Illinois. It is simple and easy as it is a subscription program that doesn’t require the purchase or installation of equipment but will save you money and grow Illinois’ renewable energy portfolio. Special programs for low-income households will also be covered.
Schematic of typical Residential Solar System
Community Solar
Peter Gorr lives in Deer Park and is a retired Director of Marketing and Product Management for an IL based manufacturer. He holds a MBA from University of Chicago. He is a founding member of the Illinois Solar Education Association (ISEA) Solar Ambassador Program. He is a lifetime member of ISEA and a 3 term past member of the Board of Directors.
He first installed a Solar Energy system on his Palatine home in 2011 and repeated this when he moved to Deer Park in 2016. Both these installations have been featured in the Daily Herald and Chicago Tribune. His 14 years of experience provides a solid, fact-based foundation for presenting the process, the results, and the benefits of residential solar energy supply options.
Residence in Deer Park - Photo courtesy of Peter Gorr
Admission is free of charge but you must register for in-person or zoom viewing. This program will be recorded for distribution at a later date. Registration opens in October of 2025.