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ConnectDER Secures Illinois Approvals From ComEd and Ameren, Enabling Lower-Cost Solar, Battery, and EV Charger Installations
ConnectDER, a leading developer of meter socket adapters for residential distributed energy resource (DER) installations such as solar, battery storage, and EV charging, today announced that its products are approved for use in Illinois in the ComEd and Ameren service areas. These approvals immediately streamline the installation process for DERs, enabling installers to cut costs and timelines for the majority of residents across the state. Illinois is now part of ConnectDER's growing national f
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