149 solar permits issued in Chicago, IL in the last 30 days, from the official open-data records and updated every day. Battery, EV-charger and electrical contractors follow solar permits, and installers use them to watch demand and competitors.
| Zip code | Permits |
|---|---|
| 60620 | 19 |
| 60628 | 14 |
| 60638 | 11 |
| 60643 | 9 |
| 60652 | 9 |
| 60625 | 6 |
| 60618 | 5 |
| 60629 | 5 |
Each record has the street address, permit type, description, issue date and, where Chicago, IL publishes them, contractor name and job value. Property-owner names are never included. Counts are free; records cost $0.40 per search of up to 100 permits, paid in USDC via x402. No account needed.
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| Type | Permits |
|---|---|
| electrical | 606 |
| remodel | 400 |
| roof | 251 |
| new homes | 147 |
| HVAC | 96 |
| demolition | 95 |
| fence | 89 |
| windows | 84 |
| plumbing | 83 |
| addition | 39 |