Hoffman Estates is a growing solar market in the northwest suburbs. Illinois Shines SREC incentives and ComEd DG rebates make solar+battery systems one of the best long-term home investments in the area, even under Smart Solar Billing's reduced export credits.
Buffalo Grove, IL
320 reviews
Certasun is the highest-volume residential solar installer in Illinois, verified through Illinois Shines project application data. Headquartered in Buffalo Grove, they serve the entire Chicago metro and northern Illinois. Every aspect of the project — sales, design, permitting, installation, and incentive processing — is handled in-house with no subcontractors. They guarantee system production over its lifetime and process all Illinois Shines SREC payments and ComEd DG rebates on behalf of customers. Certasun also offers Prio, a prepaid solar service product designed for ComEd customers navigating post-ITC economics.
Chicago, IL
185 reviews
RxSun is a Chicago-founded, locally owned residential solar company consistently ranked among the top five Illinois installers on EnergySage. Known for competitive pricing, premium REC+Enphase systems, and an industry-leading 30-year SolarInsure™ warranty covering parts, labor, and roof penetrations with zero deductible. All installations are performed in-house by NABCEP-certified installers. RxSun handles full SREC and ComEd rebate processing on behalf of customers.
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ComEd serves Hoffman Estates under Smart Solar Billing, with export credits at ~6.8¢/kWh on supply charges only. Cook County has established solar permitting processes. Illinois Shines SREC program and ComEd DG rebates ($300/kW solar + $300/kWh battery) are the key incentives for new installations.
Commonwealth Edison (ComEd)
Average Rate: $0.16/kWh
Smart Solar Billing (effective Jan 1, 2025). New solar customers receive export credits applied to supply and transmission charges only — not delivery. Credits roll over monthly and settle at avoided cost at end of annual cycle. Legacy customers who completed installation by Dec 31, 2024 retain full retail net metering for the life of their system. Supply rates are elevated (9.5–10.5¢/kWh) through May 2026 due to the 2024 PJM capacity auction spike; total all-in residential rate is approximately 15–16¢/kWh including delivery. A CEJA Carbon-Free Energy Resource Adjustment (CFRA) credit of ~4¢/kWh partially offsets supply costs for non-solar customers. ComEd launched a new Delivery Time-of-Day (DTOD) rate in February 2026 offering set delivery pricing across four daily time periods.
A solar+battery system in Hoffman Estates averages $38,100 for a 10.5kW solar system with a 10kWh battery. Illinois Shines SREC incentives can reduce net costs by 40–55%.
Yes. Hoffman Estates gets 4.5 peak sun hours daily, and Illinois' SREC program and utility rebates make solar financially attractive throughout the northwest suburbs.
After stacking Illinois Shines and ComEd DG rebates, most Hoffman Estates homeowners see payback in 10–13 years.
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