What this is, and what it is not
Read this first
This is an independent business opportunity, not employment. Independent sales representatives who work alongside ISI Energy:
- Run their own business under an independent contractor agreement.
- Set their own hours and decide how much they work.
- Pay their own business expenses, including their phone, internet, transportation, and any tools they choose to use.
- Are compensated as described in the independent contractor agreement, which is provided and explained before anyone signs.
There are no set hours, no quotas imposed by ISI, and no promise of any particular level of income. What you earn depends on the business you build.
What the work looks like
What independent representatives do
- Make the first call to homeowners in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, introduce ISI Energy, and confirm basic fit.
- Book video consultations on ISI's calendar.
- In some cases, lead the consultation: review bills, explain options, and send the written summary.
- Follow ISI's rules without exception: no savings promises, no tax or incentive claims without a source, no "we install" language, consent honored the first time, "stop" honored the first time.
Team leader opportunities exist for representatives who build and support a group of other independent representatives.
Who this fits
You will probably do well here if
- You would rather explain something clearly than close it quickly.
- You can learn how Illinois Shines, ComEd billing, and the four financing structures actually work, and then explain them to a 70-year-old homeowner without jargon.
- You are organized enough to run your own business: calendar, follow-up, records.
- You are comfortable being verified. Homeowners will check ISI, and they will check you.
You will probably not do well here if you need a fixed paycheck, you want to be told when to work, or you think a little exaggeration is part of the trade.
What ISI provides
What you get from working alongside ISI
- Training on ISI's consultation approach and on the Illinois rules every representative must follow.
- Scripts and materials that have been reviewed for compliance.
- Access to ISI's booking calendar, CRM, and written-summary templates.
- A team leader you can call with a hard question.
- A company name and phone number that homeowners can verify.
How to apply
Apply to partner with us
Fill out the short form below. A team leader will review it and reach out, usually within two business days, to schedule a video conversation. If it is a fit on both sides, you will receive the independent contractor agreement to review before anything is signed.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Is this employment?
No. This is an independent business opportunity. Representatives work under an independent contractor agreement, set their own hours, and pay their own expenses.
Do I need prior solar experience?
No. ISI provides training on its consultation approach and the Illinois rules every representative must follow. What matters more is honesty, organization, and the ability to explain things clearly.
Where do representatives work?
Anywhere with a reliable phone and internet connection. Homeowners are in the Chicago suburbs, and consultations are by video.