Illinois solar 101: must read before you buy solar panels

Benefit from a PV system
in Illinois

• 4.74 hours of peak sunlight

  Illinois is a state that receives sufficient sunlight, which means that installing solar panels will significantly  reduce your bills

• Net Metering

  According to the Citizens Utility Board, the electricity you don’t consume can be sold back with a 1:1 retail rate credit if exported to the grid

• 4 years payback period

  A solar power system in Illinois pays for itself a couple of times during its lifespan

• Reduce the cost of your system by 26%

  Get a quarter of the PV system cost off your taxes with the Federal Solar Tax Credit

• Freeze your property taxes

  Home solar systems are exempt from property tax assessment, but increase the market value of your house