OUR STORY
WHO WE ARE
General Energy Corporation (GEC) is an Illinois-based commercial solar EPC contractor, battery storage integrator, and mechanical/electrical engineering firm. Founded in 1985, GEC has spent four decades delivering energy solutions to commercial and industrial clients nationwide- with active licenses in 10 states.
What began as a mechanical and electrical engineering practice has evolved into one of the region's most experienced commercial solar and battery storage companies . Our deep engineering roots set us apart — we don't just install solar panels and batteries, we engineer complete energy systems designed to perform for decades.
GEC serves a diverse portfolio of clients including Fortune 500 manufacturers, beverage distributors, water reclamation districts, park districts, and commercial institutional facilities. Our 900+ completed projects across all service lines represent a legacy of technical excellence and client trust.
As an ICC Approved Vendor for the Illinois Shines / Adjustable Block Program, GEC helps clients navigate the full landscape of federal and state incentives — maximizing the financial return on every project.
1985
YEAR FOUNDED
SOLAR PROJECTS
200+
TOTAL PROJECTS
900+
kWH Generated/ YR
39M+
OUR JOURNEY
40+ YEARS OF HISTORY
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2020
COMED'S "2020 ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICE INNOVATOR AWARD
2020
SUNPOWER'S "2020 REGIONAL INTELEGANT" AWARD FOR COMMERCIAL SOLAR INSTALLATION
2020
CONSTELLATION ENERGY'S "2020 TOP EME ALLIANCE PARTNER"
2012
2012 ASHRAE NATIONAL-LEVEL TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Category 1 Commercial Building – New for Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center, Glenview, IL
2011
2011 ASHRAE REGION VI 1ST PLACE
Category 1 Commercial Building – New for Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center, Glenview, IL
2010
ASHRAE 2010 EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING
ASHRAE Illinois Chapter for Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center, Glenview, IL
2005-2006
ASHRAE TECHNOLOGY AWARD
ASHRAE Region VI, Energy Savings from Boiler & Chiller Upgrades, Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
2011
ASHRAE EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING
ASHRAE Chicago, Energy Savings from Boiler & Chiller Upgrades, Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
2010
AEE ENERGY PROJECT OF YEAR AWARD
AEE Chicago Chapter for James B. Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
ABOUT US
ABOUT GENERAL ENERGY CORPORATION
GEC is not just a solar and battery storage installer. We are an engineering firm that builds systems to last — backed by 40 years of proven project delivery and the deepest energy solutions expertise.
