ComEd Trade Ally Partner
ComEd & Illinois Energy Savings:
What's Still Available in 2026
Federal residential solar tax credits expired December 31, 2025. But Illinois ComEd rebates, the Illinois Shines SREC program, and the property tax exemption are fully intact. Here's what you can still claim, and how SPM handles it for you.
Federal Tax Credits Changed in 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025) eliminated both the 30% residential solar credit (Section 25D) and the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit for heat pumps and windows (Section 25C), effective December 31, 2025. ComEd rebates and Illinois state incentives are not affected.
What's Still Available
Up to $2,000
ComEd Heat Pump Rebates
For qualifying air source heat pump installations by a certified Trade Ally
Ongoing payments
Illinois Shines (SREC)
Earn Solar Renewable Energy Credits for every kWh your solar system produces
20 years
IL Property Tax Exemption
Solar installations are exempt from Illinois property tax increases for 20 years
Up to $200/item
ComEd Appliance Rebates
On ENERGY STAR® certified appliances including heat pump dryers and smart thermostats
Up to 30%+
Commercial ITC (Section 48E)
Still active for commercial solar. Construction must begin by July 4, 2026.
$0 down savings
Solar Leases & PPAs
Lease providers claim the commercial ITC and pass savings to you through lower monthly payments
Commercial Solar Deadline: July 4, 2026
Commercial projects (businesses, farms, nonprofits) must begin construction before July 4, 2026 to claim the Section 48/48E commercial ITC, which covers up to 30% of system cost with additional bonuses for domestic content and energy communities.
Learn about commercial solarComEd Heating & Cooling Rebates
Must be installed by a ComEd Residential Trade Ally. SPM is certified, so you automatically qualify.
ComEd Appliance Rebates
Available on ENERGY STAR® certified appliances when purchased in-store or online.
How It Works
We Handle Every Rebate For You
We Audit Your Home
We review your utility bills and assess your home to identify every upgrade that qualifies for a ComEd rebate: heating, cooling, appliances, and more.
We Handle the Paperwork
As a ComEd Residential Trade Ally, SPM submits all rebate applications on your behalf. You don't fill out a single form.
Rebates Reduce Your Cost
ComEd rebates can be applied as an instant discount off your invoice or issued as a check. We track the status and follow up until you're paid.
Common Questions
Do I need to be a ComEd customer to qualify for rebates?
Yes. ComEd Energy Efficiency rebates are available to ComEd residential customers in Northern Illinois. If you receive a ComEd bill, you likely qualify.
Why does my installer need to be a Trade Ally?
ComEd requires that heating and cooling rebates be installed by an approved ComEd Residential Trade Ally. SPM is certified, so you automatically qualify when working with us.
Is there still a federal tax credit for residential solar in 2026?
No. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed July 4, 2025) eliminated Section 25D, the 30% residential solar tax credit, effective December 31, 2025. Homeowners who buy solar with cash or a loan in 2026 receive no federal tax credit.
What about solar leases? Does the ITC still apply?
Yes. When you lease solar or sign a PPA, a third-party company owns the panels and claims the commercial ITC (Section 48/48E). They pass those savings to you through lower monthly payments. This makes leases more competitive relative to cash purchases in 2026.
Can I still get a ComEd heat pump rebate in 2026?
Yes. ComEd rebates are state-level incentives that operate independently of federal credits. A qualifying heat pump installation still earns up to $2,000 from ComEd regardless of any federal credit status.
What Illinois incentives are still available for solar?
Illinois Shines (the SREC program) still pays solar owners for the electricity their systems produce. The Illinois property tax exemption for solar remains in effect for 20 years. ComEd rebates for qualifying equipment are also fully active.
Find Out What You Qualify For
In a free 2-minute estimate, we'll identify every ComEd rebate and current Illinois incentive your home qualifies for. No commitment required.