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Most sites won’t show you a number. Here is what Illinois homeowners actually pay — all-in, meaning supply plus delivery plus riders, not the supply rate on its own. That is the figure solar has to beat.
| Utility | Rate | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois statewide | 23.9¢ | EIA, May 2026 |
| Year-over-year change | +28.4% | The largest increase of any state in the country |
| ComEd | northern Illinois | Chicago and the collar counties |
| Ameren Illinois | central and southern | Springfield, Peoria, downstate |
Illinois rates rose 28.4% year over year through May 2026 — the steepest increase of any state in the nation. Illinois is a deregulated state, so the supply portion of your bill can be shopped, but delivery cannot, and delivery is the part solar offsets. Illinois also runs the Illinois Shines Adjustable Block Program, which pays for the renewable energy credits your system generates, and maintains net metering.
Rates as published August 2026, drawn from Illinois Commerce Commission filings, utility tariffs, PJM and MISO market data and U.S. Energy Information Administration Electric Power Monthly figures. Utilities reset on their own schedules — check your own bill.
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D ended for systems purchased after December 31, 2025. If you buy with cash or a loan in 2026, you cannot claim it. Any site still advertising a 30% federal credit for a homeowner purchase is running outdated information.
What remains is Section 48E, the commercial investment credit. It applies to third-party-owned systems — leases and power purchase agreements — where the system owner claims it rather than the homeowner. That is precisely what makes $0-down possible.
EnergyPros does not provide tax advice — confirm your situation with a tax professional.
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Illinois receives about 4.2 peak sun hours per day. The state's strong incentive stack (federal ITC + Illinois Shines SRECs + net metering) makes Illinois one of the most financially attractive solar markets in the Midwest.
Illinois offers Illinois Shines (Adjustable Block Program) which provides SREC sales worth $4,000-$8,000+ over 15 years for residential solar. The state also offers net metering, the Illinois Solar for All program for income-qualified households, and pairs with Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) financing for $0-down installation. Property tax exemption for added solar value is included.
Net metering rules, interconnection requirements, and rebate availability vary by utility. Our installer network in Illinois works with all major providers:
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.
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Yes. EnergyPros matches Illinois homeowners with vetted, A-rated, licensed installers offering $0-down solar options — no purchase or loan required.
For most homeowners in 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.