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Home solar consultation in Peoria, IL
See if solar makes sense for your home in Peoria. Tell us a little about your home and a local solar specialist will set up a time that works for you.
How it works
- Tell us about your home. It takes about a minute.
- We confirm a few details in a quick chat right on this site, then set up a time that works for you.
- A local home solar specialist comes out for solar consultation at your home. No obligation.
Who this is for
Homeowners in and around Peoria, IL. Each request goes to one local company, not a list.
Solar in Peoria: your utility and the rules
Most homes in Peoria get their electricity delivered by Ameren Illinois, an investor owned utility whose rates are on file with the Illinois Commerce Commission. Under Illinois law, homeowners who began net metering with Ameren Illinois on or after January 1, 2025 are credited for extra solar power sent to the grid only on the supply and transmission part of the bill, while delivery charges apply to all the power the home pulls from the grid, and Ameren says those credits carry over until they are used. Before connecting, an interconnection application goes to Ameren Illinois through its PowerClerk system, and inside city limits the City of Peoria Community Development Department requires a residential solar permit and an electrical permit.
State law: Illinois Public Utilities Act, net electricity metering, 220 ILCS 5/16-107.5.
Common questions in Peoria
Who is the electric utility for solar homes in Peoria IL?
The City of Peoria lists Ameren Illinois as the local delivery provider of electricity for Peoria residents. Ameren Illinois is an investor owned utility, so its net metering rules come from Illinois state law and its tariff on file with the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Does Ameren Illinois still offer net metering in Peoria?
Yes. For homeowners who start net metering on or after January 1, 2025, Ameren Illinois credits excess solar power against the supply and transmission part of the bill, and the homeowner chooses a kilowatt hour credit or a monetary credit when applying, a choice Ameren says cannot be changed later. Homes that were already net metering before 2025 generally keep their earlier terms for the life of the system.
What permits do I need for solar panels in Peoria IL?
Inside Peoria city limits, the Building Safety division of the Community Development Department asks for a residential solar permit application and an electrical permit, and the electrician must be licensed with the City of Peoria. Ameren Illinois also requires an interconnection application, which a certified installer usually submits through Ameren's PowerClerk system.
Is there still a federal tax credit for home solar?
The federal residential clean energy credit, section 25D, ended for home solar expenditures made after December 31, 2025, under the law signed July 4, 2025. The IRS treats the expenditure as made when installation is completed, so a system completed in 2026 does not qualify even if it was paid for earlier.
Sources
- Illinois statute 220 ILCS 5/16-107.5
- Ameren Illinois net metering
- City of Peoria utilities
- City of Peoria Building Safety
- IRS: changes to section 25D
Facts checked September 26, 2026 from the sources above. Utility programs and rates change, so confirm current terms with your utility before you decide. Home Appointment Desk sets up appointments and does not give legal, tax or financial advice.