WHO QUALIFIES
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a current ComEd delivery service customer (ARES customers also eligible)
Total rated capacity not exceeding 5,000 kW
Must use a smart inverter from the Illinois Approved Inverter List
System must be primarily intended to offset the customer's electric load
Property must be owned by applicant, or applicant must have owner permission
Eligible sources: Solar PV, wind, fuel cells/microturbines (renewable), anaerobic digestion, small hydroelectric
By accepting the rebate, you agree to allow ComEd to operate and control the smart inverter(s) for grid support purposes during abnormal operating conditions (voltage and frequency excursions). For most commercial systems, this has minimal operational impact — grid support functions typically activate only during rare events.
INCENTIVE STACKS
STACKS WITH
GET YOUR REBATE ESTIMATE
THE MATH IS SIMPLE: $250 X SYSTEM kW
Schedule a site assessment and we'll include your rebate value alongside ITC, depreciation, and SREC projections in a complete financial model.
PROGRAM DETAILS
WHAT YOU GET
ComEd's Distributed Generation Rebate (also called the Smart Inverter Rebate) provides a one-time payment for commercial solar systems equipped with smart inverters. This rebate is separate from — and stacks fully with — Illinois Shines SRECs, the federal ITC, and MACRS depreciation.
For a 500 kW commercial system, the rebate is $125,000 — paid once after system interconnection and rebate application approval. For commercial and industrial customers, taking this rebate does not affect your net metering rate. It is pure upside with no trade-off.
C&I REBATE RATE
$250/kW
Based on nameplate generating capacity.
RESIDENTIAL/SMALL C&I
$300/kW
Under 100 kW demand class.
EXAMPLE (500kW)
$125,000
One-time payment after interconnection and application approval.
PAYMENT TIMING
After interconnection
Paid once after system interconnection and rebate application approval.
SYSTEM SIZE CAP
Up to 5,000 kW
Total rated capacity must not exceed 5,000 kW.
NET METERING IMPACT
None
C&I customers already receive supply-only credits — no trade-off.
COMMON QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The program is ongoing with no announced end date. Rebate values may change through future Illinois Commerce Commission proceedings, but current rates are stable.
No. The program applies only to systems interconnected after August 11, 2022.
You're still eligible. The rebate is tied to ComEd delivery service, not your electricity supply arrangement.
Typically 60–90 days from complete application submission. GEC submits applications promptly after system energization.
No. Utility rebates are generally not considered a reduction in cost basis for ITC purposes. Consult your tax advisor for project-specific guidance.
OUR ROLE
HOW GEC HELPS
GEC handles the rebate application process as part of our turnkey installation.
Rebate application preparation and submission
Smart inverter specification and procurement from approved list
Interconnection coordination with ComEd
Required documentation: itemized invoice, proof of purchase, system specifications
Post-installation inspection coordination if required
