Solar Information

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Welcome: 

  • Welcome to Schiller Park’s Solar Resource Page. We are actively seeking ways to enhance the amount of solar energy installed in our community. This webpage represents a collection of solar resources and information for the community. So far, Schiller Park residents have installed 46 solar systems, and you could be the next!

 


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Our Solar Commitment: 

  • Schiller Park’s Building and Zoning Departments are committed to making solar permitting efficient and accessible to residents. To promote the advancement of solar and renewable energy in our community, we are committed to the following

 

Where to Start: 

 

Solar Potential: Illinois Solar Estimate

 

Benefits of Solar

 

Save on Energy

There is a lot of potential for energy savings in Illinois. Illinois utilities have different rates according to time of use (TOU). By going solar your rates could lower and enjoy running on the sun. You can be covered at peak and super-peak. If you install batteries, you may only have to pay the minimum payment each month. 


 

Preserve Illinois’ Outdoors


Although many go solar to save money, homeowners are also proud of what solar does to preserve the environment. Solar systems let you run on clean energy, not hazardous fossil fuels. By going solar, you reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help fight the climate crisis. Preserve your state for generations to come and make a difference.


 

 

Have Predictable Payments


Illinois utility companies operate on time-of-day pricing. For example, ComEd now offers a rate for Off-peak, Peak, and Super-peak. Rather than trying to schedule your life around peak rates, you should regain your freedom with solar. A solar system can have you covered during the day. At night, you can run off batteries and avoid using energy from the grid. 


 

 

Invest in Your Home

A reason homeowners decide to install a solar system is to reinvest in their home. A solar system can increase your home value and its sale price. The average Illinois home is valued at $219,806, that’s a 6.2% annual increase, according to Zillow. Keep up with the rising home value by investing in your home instead of giving your hard-earned money to your utility provider.


 

 

Solar Incentives:

  • Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
  • Illinois homeowners are also eligible for The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).  ITC allows you to deduct 26 percent of the cost of installing a solar energy system from your federal taxes.
  • Property tax exemption in Illinois
  • Special property tax assessment prevents an increase in property value when solar panels are added.
  • Net Metering
  • Many Illinois utility companies also offer “net metering,” which pays residential solar owners back when they deliver excess energy to the grid.
  • Illinois Shines Program
  • Provides upfront payments through Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) to offer financial rewards based on electricity production over the years.

 

How To Choose a Solar Contractor: 

 

Solar Contractors Used by Your Neighbors:

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Consumer Solar Checklist for Residential: