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Incentive Program

ComEd Distributed Generation Solar + Battery Rebate (Adjacent Capital — NOT a grant incentive)

Utility$300/kW (≤100 kW) or $250/kW (>100 kW) upfront; stacks with IL Shines RECs + federal ITC
What it is

ComEd pays an upfront one-time rebate for solar installations: $300 per kW DC for systems up to 100 kW and $250 per kW DC for systems above 100 kW. A 50 kW rooftop commercial system yields approximately $15,000 upfront. Battery storage rebates ($250/kWh) are available but specific terms for standalone storage require direct ComEd verification. Stackable with Illinois Shines REC payments (IPA program) and federal ITC (§48E). Source: Illinois Shines/ICC secondary pages and third-party verified amounts (comed.com pages block automated fetches).

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See whether a specific Chicago address sits inside the area that unlocks ComEd Distributed Generation Solar + Battery Rebate (Adjacent Capital — NOT a grant incentive), alongside every other incentive that touches that parcel.

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Who it's for

ComEd business customers installing rooftop or ground-mount solar systems. Smart inverter required. No waitlist reported as of mid-2026. Systems must interconnect with the ComEd grid.

Where it applies

ComEd Distributed Generation Solar + Battery Rebate (Adjacent Capital — NOT a grant incentive) is administered at the utility level. Depending on the program, eligibility may depend on the specific location, property type, or business activity rather than a single drawn boundary.

Boundaries are precise and change over time, so exact eligibility always depends on the specific address. The fastest way to know is to run a free snapshot for the parcel you have in mind.

What it can support

Typical range · $300/kW (≤100 kW) or $250/kW (>100 kW) upfront; stacks with IL Shines RECs + federal ITC

  • +$300/kW DC upfront rebate for solar systems ≤100 kW
  • +$250/kW DC upfront rebate for solar systems >100 kW
  • +Battery storage: $250/kWh (verify standalone storage eligibility with ComEd)
  • +Stackable with Illinois Shines REC contract (15-year payments, IPA)
  • +Stackable with federal §48E Investment Tax Credit (30% base + bonuses)
How to apply
  1. 1Contact a ComEd-approved solar contractor or installer
  2. 2Submit interconnection application to ComEd
  3. 3Install system and receive rebate post-interconnection
  4. 4Separately enroll in Illinois Shines (illinoisshines.com) for REC contract
Fastest first move

Contact a ComEd-approved solar installer or call (877) 4-COMED-1 for current rebate terms

What you'll need
  • Interconnection application
  • System design specifications (kW DC, inverter type)
  • Contractor installation documentation
  • ComEd account information
What to verify

This page is a starting point, not eligibility, legal, or tax advice. Verify current requirements, deadlines, and boundaries with the administering agency before applying or spending money — program rules and funding change over time.

Official source & contacts
Official program source ↗
Commonwealth Edison — Distributed Generation (ComEd DG)
Illinois Power Agency (Illinois Shines — REC contracts) (IPA)
Illinois Shines REC program administrator

Last verified 2026-07-02

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