Solar Panels

Right-Sized for Your 30-Year Energy Plan

Most solar companies size your system around your current waste. SPM sizes solar after reducing your demand. We start with windows, siding, and HVAC upgrades first. The result: a smaller system, lower total cost, and a plan your lender can actually rely on.

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$210/mo

Average Savings

IL Shines

SREC Program Active

25 yrs

Panel Lifespan

$0 Down

Financing Available

Why It Works

Key Benefits

Lower Your Bill

Most customers eliminate 80–100% of their electric bill within the first year of going solar.

Increase Home Value

Homes with solar sell for an average of 4% more and spend fewer days on the market.

$0 Down Financing

SPM offers multiple zero-down financing options so your monthly savings exceed your loan payment from day one.

Clean Energy

The average SPM solar system offsets 100+ tons of CO₂ over its lifetime, the equivalent of planting 2,400 trees.

The SPM Approach

Where This Fits Your Energy Plan

Step 1Efficiency FirstReduce demand
Step 2ElectrifyReplace gas
Step 3Generate & StoreRight-size solar
Step 4Generate & StoreRight-size solar

Step 3: Generate What's Left After Efficiency

Solar comes after efficiency, not before. Once windows, siding, and HVAC upgrades have reduced your demand, we size solar around what's actually left. The result: a smaller system that's cheaper, faster to pay off, and more efficient than a system sized around your current waste. This is the SPM difference.

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The Process

How It Works

1

Whole-Home Energy Assessment

We evaluate your full energy picture first: bills, building envelope, HVAC, and roof. Solar is then sized around what you actually need, not your current waste.

2

Custom System Design

Our engineers design a system optimized for maximum output on your specific roof, using premium panels.

3

Permits & Approvals

We handle all permitting with your municipality and interconnection application with your utility.

4

Installation & Activation

Our crew installs in 1–2 days. After utility inspection, your system goes live and starts saving.

FAQ

Common Questions

How much does solar cost in Illinois?

Most Illinois residential solar systems range from $15,000–$30,000. The 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Illinois homeowners can still benefit from Illinois Shines SREC payments, the Illinois 20-year property tax exemption, and ComEd rebates on qualifying equipment. SPM also offers $0 down financing.

How much will I save on my electric bill?

SPM customers save an average of $210/month on their electric bills. Actual savings depend on your system size, current usage, and local net metering rates.

Does solar work in Illinois winters?

Yes. Modern solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not direct sunlight or heat. Illinois receives enough annual sunlight to make solar economically viable, especially with net metering credits that roll over month to month.

How long does installation take?

Most residential installations take 1–2 days. Permitting and utility interconnection typically add 4–8 weeks before the system goes live.

What Illinois incentives are available for solar in 2026?

The 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Illinois homeowners can still take advantage of: Illinois Shines SREC payments (paid per kWh produced over the life of the system), the Illinois 20-year property tax exemption for solar installations, and ComEd rebates on qualifying heat pumps and appliances paired with solar. Commercial customers have until July 4, 2026 to begin construction and claim the commercial ITC.

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