Net Metering in Illinois
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Illinois homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.238
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.238
per kWh
% of Retail
100%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2022-01
System Limit
Up to 2 MW
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Illinois
How Illinois compensates your excess solar generation
Full retail net metering maintained under FEJA and CEJA. Systems up to 2 MW eligible. Strong SREC market ( Adjustable Block Program) adds significant value.
Source: Illinois ICC, DSIRE · Effective: 2022-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Illinois
Annual Production
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kWh/year
NEM Export Credits
—
per year
Total Annual Savings
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per year
Payback Period
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years
NEM Rate Comparison
Illinois's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.
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