Eligibility applicants include homeowners, businesses, public sector and non-profit entities who are customers of an electric or gas utility that impose the Renewable Energy Resources and Coal Technology Development Assistance Charge.
The program offers incentives up to 30% of total project cost for residential and business applicants, and 50% for public sector and non-profit entities. The maximum rebate is $30,000.
The Solar and Wind Energy Rebate Program is no longer accepting applications for FY 2012. Due to the overwhelming number of responses that we have received, the program has reached capacity. The Illinois Energy Office will no longer accept applications at this time for this fiscal year’s program. The program will not reopen until after July 1, 2012. We are greatly encouraged by the interest in solar and wind generation systems within the state and encourage the citizens of Illinois to continue to pursue renewable energy options.
Solar and Wind Rebate Program contact:
Wayne Hartel
Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
217/785-3420
Wayne.hartel@illinois.gov