Illinois Solar for All

For Illinois Residents

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What is Illinois Solar for All?

Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) brings affordable solar energy, more savings, and a brighter tomorrow to families and communities throughout Illinois.

ILSFA is a State of Illinois program designed for income-eligible homeowners, renters, non-profit organizations, and public facilities. Income-eligible participants pay no upfront costs for a solar installation or subscription. Participants will save money on electric bills and take control of their energy future. It’s also good for our environment and your community!

Single-family homeowners who installed solar panels through Illinois Solar for All have saved an average of more than $1000 annually on electric bills! Individual savings will vary.

You may be eligible for ILSFA if your household income is 80% or less of the Area Median Income. Non-profits and public facilities are also eligible but have slightly different criteria. ILSFA uses state and utility funding to help meet renewable energy goals. The program pays incentives to approved solar companies to help expand the benefits of solar energy to more families, organizations, and communities across our state.

Jaouad Barmaki shows his excitement as solar panels are installed on the roof of his Champaign, Illinois, single-family home. “It’s a good time to have the solar panels to save some money now,” said Barmaki.

Champaign Family Saves Money through Illinois Solar for All
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How does Illinois Solar for All work?

It’s easy to participate! There are several options you can take:

  • Illinois Solar for All: Residential Solar: For single-family homeowners and owners of multi-family residential buildings. A solar company will work with you to install roof- or ground-mounted panels at your property to save on household energy bills.
  • Illinois Solar for All: Community Solar: For single-family homeowners, renters, non-profit organizations, and public facilities. Rather than install panels at your property, you subscribe to a solar array within your utility area and earn solar credits on your energy bills.
  • Illinois Solar for All: Non-Profit and Public Facilities: Properties that are occupied by a non-profit or owned and occupied by a public entity can install an on-site solar project to save on energy bills.

Get Started

Step 1: See if you’re eligible

Use this handy tool to check if you meet the income requirements, then determine which option makes sense for you: Residential Solar or Community Solar. Not sure? Fill out this form and we can help guide you.

If you are not eligible for ILSFA, you can get solar through Illinois Shines, another state program.

Step 2: Look for a solar company

If you select Residential Solar or Non-Profit and Public Facilities, look for a solar company approved by ILSFA that will work with you through the entire process. If you select Community Solar, look for an approved solar company that is accepting subscribers in your utility area. Search the directory to find companies, then contact them to get and compare offers.

Step 3: Plan your project

The approved solar company will help you plan the right project for you and will submit your project to ILSFA for review and installation. For Community Solar, the company will help you determine the right subscription size and type for your household based on your energy use.

Step 4: Start Saving

Create renewable energy and start saving money on your energy costs! Approved solar companies are required to make sure you see savings.
*Please note this is the general process for ILSFA projects. Not all projects will follow this exact process, and projects may vary within the different programs.

Take the First Step toward Solar Savings

ILSFA ensures that all participants see savings on their energy bills, whether you have panels installed on your home or property or subscribe to a community solar array.

Get more information

Please fill out this form and one of our friendly team members will reach out to provide more information and answer your questions.

Request information

A great place to start is to check your income eligibility. Use this handy lookup tool to see if you’re eligible to participate in Illinois Solar for All.

Check Eligibility