Estimate solar savings and costs
for your Illinois home
Save $80-$200 per month on average
Unlock solar incentives worth up to $9,894
$0 upfront if you roof qualifies
Estimate solar savings and installation costs for your Illinois home
Typical homeowners save$80-$200/mo
Unlock solar incentives worth up to $8,934
$0 upfront if your roof qualifies
No personal info required to see savings
Solar Plans & Services
Just like choosing airline seats or phone plans, solar isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision. Every household has different financial goals, energy habits, and long-term plans. Below is a clear breakdown of the most common solar options so you can decide which one best fits your situation.
What Solar Programs Are Available?
Solar Loan
4/5
Flexibility
Ideal for homeowners who want to own their system with monthly payments.
Lower monthly energy bills
Builds long term value
No prepayment penalty
Solar PPA
5/5
Affordability
The simplest way to go solar with no upfront cost.
Pay only for the power you use
No loan
No maintenance
Tax credit applied automatically
Solar Purchase
4/5
Staff Rating
For homeowners wanting maximum lifetime savings.
Highest return on investment
Own your system outright
Own your power
1. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
If you want the benefits of clean energy without paying for a system upfront, a Power Purchase Agreement might be the right fit. Under a PPA, you don’t purchase the panels—you simply pay for the electricity they produce at a predictable monthly rate.
Your solar provider handles the design, installation, permitting, maintenance, and warranty. Because the provider owns the equipment, they’re responsible for keeping it running efficiently. You get the advantage of fixed energy costs and often immediate savings, all without taking on a loan or installation expenses.
This setup allows homeowners to enjoy the stability and environmental benefits of solar while avoiding the responsibility of system ownership.
2. Solar Loan (Financed Purchase)
A financed solar system lets you buy the equipment while spreading payments over time through a loan. You’re investing in your own system, but you don’t need the full amount upfront.
Because you own the system, you’re the one who receives the tax incentives, net-metering credits, and long-term savings. Once the loan is paid off, all the energy your panels generate is essentially free. This option is appealing for homeowners who want control of their system and who prefer to build equity rather than pay a utility forever.
Loan programs vary, so you can choose terms that match your budget and energy goals.
3. Cash Purchase
Paying cash for a solar system means you purchase the entire installation outright with no financing. This is the most straightforward path to solar ownership and offers the strongest long-term return.
Since you own the system from day one, you keep all available tax credits and energy incentives, and you benefit from the highest lifetime savings. Your monthly energy bills are reduced dramatically, and there are no loan payments to factor in.
Many homeowners who have available funds choose this option because it maximizes value and provides the quickest payback.
How Much Will Solar Panels Cost Me?
There are many factors to consider when figuring out how much solar would cost your home specifically because every home is unique and has different electricity needs.
Roofs that qualify can enjoy monthly savings on electricity, claim thousands in tax credits, and even qualify to go solar for no cost upfront.
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How Much Will Solar Panels Cost Me?
Every home is unique, so system pricing varies depending on your roof layout, local rates, and how much electricity you want to offset. Incentives can significantly lower costs, and qualifying properties may even go solar with no upfront payment.
Enter your zip code below to see personalized system pricing and estimated long-term savings.
What Are The Different Solar Programs?
There are 3 main ways homeowners go solar...
Cash Purchase
Pay upfront. Maximize your savings
Loan
Own your system. Pay over time.
Lease / PPA
Zero down. Instant Savings.
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20-year savings comparing total solar cost vs. utility cost for the same amount of electricity, including all costs, incentives, and inflation. Savings estimates do not account for utility net billing rates.