Energy Company in Illinois

Is solar worth it in Illinois?

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.

Updated November 5, 2026Is solar worth it in Illinois?

Major cities in Illinois

Solar service areas in Illinois

Energy Company provides solar installation, battery storage, and EV charging services across Illinois. Our AI-designed systems and certified installers serve residential customers throughout the state.

Energy Company is available across all of Illinois

Detailed pages available for major metros. Enter your address to confirm service availability anywhere in the state.

Chicago Metro

Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Cicero, Skokie

Collar Counties

Naperville, Aurora, Joliet, Elgin, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Palatine

Northern Illinois

Rockford, DeKalb, Waukegan, Crystal Lake

Central Illinois

Springfield, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur

Southern Illinois

Carbondale, Edwardsville, Belleville, Collinsville

Looking for solar incentive details? See Illinois incentives.

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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