Program Benefits
Everything income-eligible Illinois homeowners get through the Illinois Solar For All program.
Over 12,400 Illinois homeowners have been enrolled. There are no fees to participate — the program is funded by the State of Illinois under the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA).
Per 26 USC 25D, applied to residential solar system cost.
Solar panel installation by ILSFA-approved vendors at no upfront cost to eligible homeowners.
Backup power during outages included in program enrollment.
Receive credit for excess solar energy production per Illinois Commerce Commission rules.
Most homeowners see their utility bill drop by up to 60% with a properly sized system.
Homes with solar typically sell for more and faster.
Sample savings estimates for a typical income-eligible Illinois household enrolled in the program:
| Estimated Monthly Energy Cost Before solar | $188 |
| Estimated Monthly Savings | $113 |
| Annual Savings | $1,350+ |
| System Lifespan Savings 25-year system lifetime | $8,100+ |
