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    Is solar worth it in Illinois?

    Energy CostsNovember 5, 20263 min readEnergy Company team

    Yes, with a battery. ComEd supply prices in 2026 were about 47% above January 2025, systems energized after January 1, 2025 get supply-only net metering, and rebates of $300 per kW for solar and $300 per kWh for batteries are available with an hourly-type rate.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Does Illinois still have net metering?
    Systems energized after January 1, 2025 get supply-only net metering, so a battery that stores your own solar matters more.
    Are there ComEd and Ameren solar and battery rebates?
    Rebates of $300 per kW for solar and $300 per kWh for batteries are available with an hourly-type rate.
    What does Illinois Shines pay?
    Illinois Shines pays $70.37 to $80.77 per REC for systems from 0 to 10 kW.
    Are Illinois electricity prices rising?
    ComEd supply prices in 2026 were about 47% above January 2025.

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