OUR APPROACH
WE MODEL THE FULL STACK
Most contractors quote a system price. We quote a financial outcome.
GEC's proposals include detailed incentive modeling across all applicable programs — federal, state, and utility. We calculate your net project cost, Year 1 tax position, and projected payback before you sign anything.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Incentive eligibility research for your specific location
State program applications and contract administration
Utility rebate documentation and submission
Prevailing wage compliance documentation (where required)
Interconnection application and utility coordination
ITC-ready documentation for your tax advisor
You focus on approving the savings. We'll handle the paperwork.
PROJECTS OUTSIDE ILLINOIS
GEC works nationwide. State and utility incentive programs vary by location — some states offer SREC markets, others have utility rebates or performance-based incentives. We research and model the full incentive stack for every project, regardless of where your facility is located.
COMMON QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Federal (ITC, MACRS), state (IL Shines), and utility (ComEd) incentives stack on standard commercial projects. What is harder to change once contracts are signed is the financing structure itself (cash vs loan vs PPA). GEC models multiple structures upfront so you can compare side by side before committing.
Tax-exempt entities can access the federal ITC through Direct Pay (elective payment), receiving the credit value as a cash refund. State programs and utility rebates typically apply regardless of tax status.
Timelines vary. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), solar projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026 to preserve ITC eligibility under legacy rules. The ITC rate (6% base, 30% with PWA compliance or sub-1 MW AC) depends on separate criteria. State (IL Shines) and utility (ComEd) programs operate on their own schedules. Earlier projects lock in current rates.
Yes. We handle state program applications, utility rebate submissions, prevailing wage documentation (where required), and interconnection filings. You receive ITC-ready documentation for your tax advisor.
Federal incentives (ITC, MACRS) apply nationwide. State and utility programs vary by location — some states have SREC markets, others offer utility rebates or performance-based incentives. Contact us for a location-specific analysis.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
WE MODEL EVERY APPLICABLE INCENTIVE INTO YOUR PROPOSAL
Federal, state and utility programs— GEC models every applicable incentive into your proposal — wherever your facility is located. We identify what you qualify for, calculate the financial impact, and handle the paperwork.