Illinois Shines
Contracting utilities purchase RECs from qualifying projects through an Approved Vendor. Customer value depends on the Disclosure Form and agreement.
ILLINOIS INCENTIVES / 2026
Illinois solar incentives, explained.
Illinois has real programs that can lower the cost of going solar. Which ones apply to you depends on your utility, your system, and your contract. Here's how they work.
- Which programs could apply to your home
- How each 2026 Illinois program actually works
- What to verify before you sign anything
STATE PROGRAM ACTIVEUTILITY RULES VARYVERIFY BEFORE SIGNING
START WITH YOUR UTILITY
Which programs could apply to your home?
Answer two quick questions to see which incentives are worth verifying for your address.
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Who is your utility?
Your utility territory and whether you add a battery determine which programs are in play.
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Utility solar rebate
Potential path for eligible ComEd customers.
Battery rebate
Add storage to surface this path.
Program availability, values, rules, and funding can change. Confirm current terms before signing.
ACTIVE PROGRAMS / ILLINOISThe three main
The three main
Illinois programs.
None of these are automatic. Each has its own eligibility rules, timing, and paperwork, so verify what applies before you count on the money. Start with our complete 2026 Illinois solar incentives guide. Income-qualified households should also review Illinois Solar for All. Our ComEd solar rebate guide covers the smart inverter requirement and filing order, while our net billing guide explains the supply-only credit structure.
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Illinois Shines
Contracting utilities purchase Renewable Energy Credits from qualifying projects through contracts with Approved Vendors. For 2026-27, base prices for 0-10 kW AC projects are $70.37 per REC in Group A/Ameren and $80.77 in Group B/ComEd.
Customer value, payment form, timing, and adder eligibility depend on the Disclosure Form and agreement.UTILITY REBATE02
Solar rebate
ComEd and Ameren Illinois offer rebates for qualifying home solar systems. Eligibility depends on your equipment, interconnection, and current program rules.
Accepting a rebate can change your billing terms.BATTERY REBATE03
Home battery rebate
A battery paired with solar may qualify for its own utility rebate. Your utility territory, rate plan, and equipment determine eligibility.
Evaluate battery costs separately from solar.FEDERAL UPDATE / 2026
The Residential Clean Energy Credit is not available for residential property placed in service after December 31, 2025. A current proposal should not rely on an expired credit.
ADDING A BATTERY
A battery changes more than backup.
Adding storage changes your project cost, your rebate eligibility, and how much of your solar power you can use after sunset. It deserves its own math.
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SOURCE NOTE
Program information reflects public guidance from Illinois Shines, utility program materials, and the IRS as of September 2026. Eligibility, values, timing, funding, and any value passed to a customer are not guaranteed.
Verify my project path ↗Incentive questions
Common questions about Illinois incentives.
Program rules change. Use these answers as a starting point, then verify the current terms for your home.
Browse every FAQNo. Illinois Shines supports qualifying projects through Renewable Energy Credit contracts. The value, timing, recipient, and way it appears in an offer depend on the project and agreement.