Illinois Power Agency / ComEd
Illinois Shines provides Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for residential solar installations. Credits paid upfront or over time based on system size. Glen Ellyn homeowners in ComEd territory eligible. Can be combined with federal solar tax credit.
REC value ~$0.08-$0.10 per kWh for 15 years; typical 6kW system ~$8,000
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Deadline: Ongoing, capacity-based allocation
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