EnergyPros connects Chicago homeowners with vetted, A-rated installers for $0-down home solar (with battery storage option) and $0-down roof replacement. Local expertise across Lincoln Park, Lakeview, West Loop, Logan Square, Hyde Park, Andersonville, Bridgeport.
Chicago sits in Cook County and is served by ComEd, at about ~23.9¢ all-in — supply plus delivery plus riders, not the supply rate on its own. That is the number solar has to beat, and it is why most Chicago homeowners start comparing.
ZIP codes we serve here: 60614, 60618, 60622, 60629, 60640, 60647. If your ZIP is not listed it does not mean we cannot help — Cook County has more neighborhoods than we can list. Enter your ZIP and it will tell you.
Chicago averages 4.3 peak sun hours a day. A well-oriented kilowatt of panels produces roughly 1,255 kilowatt-hours a year here. A typical 9 kW residential system therefore produces around 11,295 kWh annually. At ComEd’s rate of ~23.9¢, that production is worth roughly $2,699 a year before any incentive.
Those are pre-shading numbers. Trees, roof pitch and orientation move them, sometimes a lot, which is why an installer looks at your specific roof rather than quoting from a city average.
Rate figures as published August 2026 from Illinois Commerce Commission filings, utility tariffs and U.S. Energy Information Administration data. See the full breakdown on our Illinois solar rates page.
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Chicago's dense neighborhoods and varied housing stock — from bungalows to two-flats to high-rises — mean solar viability depends heavily on roof type and orientation. Bungalow-belt neighborhoods (Belmont Cragin, Portage Park, Garfield Ridge) are some of the best residential solar markets in the city — flat roofs perfect for ballasted solar, simple geometry, and reasonably ZIP-coded ComEd net metering.
Chicago electricity rates are competitive but climbing. The Illinois Shines SREC program adds substantial 15-year payments to direct savings — Chicago homeowners can earn $4,000-$8,000+ in SREC sales over the life of a solar system.
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Illinois weather — humid summers, harsh winters with ice and snow — gives most asphalt shingle roofs about 20-25 years. Tornado-prone areas of central and southern Illinois sometimes require additional roof reinforcement before solar.
If your roof is over 15 years old, replacing it before solar installation makes financial sense — solar lasts 25-30 years, and you don't want to remove a working solar system to redo shingles. EnergyPros can quote both projects together with combined financing.
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Yes. EnergyPros matches Chicago, Illinois homeowners with vetted, A-rated, licensed installers offering $0-down solar options — no purchase or loan required.
For most homeowners in Chicago, Illinois, going solar locks in lower, more predictable power and helps offset rising Illinois utility rates. Actual savings depend on your roof, energy usage, and utility — a free, no-obligation estimate shows your specific numbers.
Illinois offers net metering, and may offer state incentives or tax exemptions for going solar. Programs and eligibility vary by utility and change over time — consult a licensed tax professional.