October 20, 2025, – Something exciting is coming to Lake Villa: a project that will help local families save
money while helping the environment. ECA Solar, a national leader in community and commercial solar
development, is bringing clean, renewable energy through the Lake Villa Community Energy Initiative.
“Founded in 2014 and proudly 100% employee-owned, ECA Solar believes in being woven into the fabric of
the communities we serve,” said Todd Fryatt, CEO and Founder of ECA Solar. “Every project we take on is
about giving back, supporting local economies, and leaving communities better than we found them.”
ECA Solar plans to build a solar farm on the edge of Village limits, where rows of panels will capture sunlight
across 29 acres of farmland to generate clean, reliable electricity for the local grid. The company is
purchasing a total of 48 acres for the project, using only what’s needed for the solar installation and
preserving the rest. After construction is finished and the project is turned on, the land will be donated to
Lake Villa, giving the community valuable space for municipal projects.
Lake Villa residents will receive priority enrollment for 1,100 subscriptions, each offering a 10% discount on
clean energy. Prioritizing the local community ensures they benefit early from the solar farm. As electric
prices continue to rise over the coming years, this percentage-based savings will grow in dollar value, making
the financial gain even greater over time.
The benefits of this project go far beyond clean energy. ECA Solar’s investment will bring local jobs to the
area during construction and operation, and it’s expected to generate more than $1 million in tax revenue
for Lake Villa – benefiting schools, roads, and local programs. Importantly, this added revenue comes
without increasing student enrollment or requiring upgrades to water, sewer, and other public
infrastructure.
ECA Solar’s projects are known for being environmentally responsible. In Lake Villa, the solar site will include
pollinator-friendly plants that attract bees and butterflies, and sheep grazing will be used to maintain the
land naturally, a win for both farmers and the environment.
About ECA Solar
Independently owned and operated for over 11 years, ECA Solar develops community-scale solar projects that provide
significant benefits to the local economy, community, and environment. They value diversity and creativity to achieve the common goal of making solar energy more accessible to everyone. With over 1.3GW of clean energy assets in the pipeline, ECA Solar is a platform investors can trust to secure land, permits, and utility approvals to bring projects online and on-time. www.ecasolar.com