Homeowners

Residential Solar Power Incentives

Don’t have enough money to afford the up-front cost of solar? Tick Tock Energy can help you find federal and state incentives to help you implement a solar power system. 

Optimize Your Solar Investment with Accessible Incentives

Waiting to invest in solar power because of the cost? Delaying your installation could cost you significant savings on electricity and you may miss out on amazing incentives that can help pay for your system. Plus, solar panel prices have dropped considerably over the years and are now more affordable than ever. 

Tick Tock Energy can help you find the best federal or state incentives available to help lower the cost of your solar power system. 

1. Design Your Solution

Tick Tock will help you design the perfect solar system for your home, ensuring we accommodate your available space, specific needs, and long-term solar goals.

2. Review Your Quote

Once we know your requirements, our engineers create a tailored plan for your solar power system and provide a detailed quote about the estimated expenses.

3. Find Available Incentives

A Tick Tock Energy sales consultant will help you identify both state and federal solar incentives for your area to optimize your investment.

4. Install Your New System

With a detailed, data-driven design, we start building, providing materials, installation labor, and electrical work to get your system up and running.

5. Access Lifetime System Support

After installation, Tick Tock supports the lifetime of your system, offering comprehensive operating, maintenance, and monitoring services.

Available Solar Power Incentives to Explore

Solar power incentives can help you make your system more affordable. A Tick Tock Energy sales consultant can help you identify both state and federal solar incentives for your area and help optimize your investment. 

Residential Solar Incentives
State Incentives

Illinois Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)

If you live in Illinois, you can take advantage of SRECs, which provide an outstanding opportunity for you to recoup your investment. Illinois SRECs can potentially cover 20-40% of the cost of your solar power system. One SREC equals 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of solar energy generated. SRECs accrue as solar electricity is generated and are typically paid out quarterly.

Illinois SRECs provide an outstanding solar incentive that helps owners recoup a solar system’s investment. These energy credits, which are available in Illinois and other select states, have been created to help states meet Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). These RPS set goals for generating a percentage of that state’s overall electricity from renewable energy. In Illinois, for example, an SREC can potentially cover 20% to 40% of the total solar investment.

Residential Solar Incentives
Federal Incentives

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

As of 12/31/2025 the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for residential solar has expired for direct-owned installations.  For commercial, farm and non-profit entities, the ITC still remains but subject to additional rules and phaseout timeline.  If you’re in Illinois, other solar incentives and rebates exist which can help recoup the cost of going solar.  

State Incentives

Illinois Smart Inverter Rebate (SIR)

If you are an Ameren Illinois, Comed, or Midamerican electricity customer and go solar, you might qualify for SIR if your system utilizes a smart inverter.  This incentive currently pays up to $250 per kW (DC) of rated system capacity.  As part of our service, we can help you apply for rebate which is typically paid about 3 to 6 months after system installation. 

Ready to Start?

Start Your Solar Power Plan today

Tick Tock Energy is ready to help you invest in a clean solar energy system on your property, capture lucrative solar incentives, reduce long-term electricity costs, and and enhance the value of your property. To discuss your power needs with one of our solar consultants, request an initial consultation and quote today.

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Howard M.Roof mounted solar in Carbondale, IL
“I have nothing but great things to say about the staff and construction crew at Tick Tock Energy. I thought the install was amazing…so professional!”
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“It is so exciting to look out at my solar panels and know that I am helping reduce atmospheric carbon for my children and grandchildren’s future, and with a bonus of a reduced electric bill.”
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“I’m a busy mom. I don’t have time to research and figure everything out about solar. The people at Tick Tock Energy took care of all of that for me and I’m so happy with how their work turned out.”

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