1、Getting to ZeroTech ForumWINDFREE SOLAR:Joseph F.Clair,P.E.09.25.2025Vice President,CommercialThe RulesHave ChangedIllinois“triple-stack”of incentives30%Federal tax credit available if“locked in”by July 4,202630%from Illinois Shines SREC(not expiring)10%from ComEd/Ameren Smart Inverter RebateYourGam
2、eplanPlace a minimum 5%deposit by July 4,2026,Start physical work on the project by July 4,2026.How to“lock-in”by July 4,2026This means that for those starting construction,youneed maintain meaningful progress.For those placingdeposits,engineering,permitting,procurement,andconstruction need that sam
3、e meaningful progress.Both require“continuity”The EndgameAssuming you maintain meaningful progress,your credits will be available forfour years from the date of your deposit/start of construction.For those that do not need the environmental attributes right away and do notneed to net meter,the State
4、 SREC and utility Smart Inverter rebates willremain for projects that do not meet the federal deadline.Four years to completeOther incentives remainResourceshttps:/windfree.ushttps:/windfree.us/bright-ideas/https:/www.illinoisgreenalliance.org/planning-solar-right-avoiding-pitfalls-in-net-zero-projects