Illinois has Illinois Shines REC income, ComEd and Ameren full retail net metering, and sales and property tax exemptions. One of the best Midwest solar markets. Here are 15 city guides.
Illinois is one of the strongest solar states in the Midwest, and most people outside Illinois do not know it. The Illinois Shines Adjustable Block Program creates Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from your solar production that buyers purchase over 15 years — a stream of income stacked on top of your ComEd or Ameren net metering savings. Combined with sales and property tax exemptions, Illinois makes a compelling solar case for the Chicago metro and downstate alike.
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