Watch this video to learn how the energy created by your solar system can help you lower your energy costs and potentially earn credits on your energy bill.
A certified installer will help you determine which system is best for you. Your installer will help navigate you through the application process and ensure that your system is installed and operating properly. To learn more about finding a certified installer please consider the following sites:
Planning on self-installation? Please review the application guide to learn more about using the PowerClerk system to submit your application.
Net Metering is a compensation method in which output from a qualifying renewable energy source is used to offset the usage on your energy bill. Learn more about how this will appear on your bill.
All applications go through the online PowerClerk System. For more information, including paper applications, visit our developer resources page.
After establishing Distributed with Ameren Illinois, you can apply to become a Qualifying Facility and receive compensation for all of a qualifying generator’s out, based on Midwest wholesale electric market prices.
All applications go through the online PowerClerk System. For more information, including paper applications, visit our developer resources page.
Energy produced by the solar array goes into your home first and any excess generation is automatically pushed back to the grid through your Ameren Illinois meter. The energy used by your home from the solar array does not go through the Ameren Illinois meter. The utility meter registers excess generation from your solar array and energy your home needs pulled from the grid. This means you're not only reducing your carbon footprint but, also saving on your energy bills. On cloudy days, your solar panels will work to generate as much energy as possible. If your home needs more power, it will be drawn from Ameren Illinois' grid ensuring you have reliable and uninterrupted delivery of energy. To summarize, Ameren Illinois' utility meter tracks the excess power you generate and the energy your home pulls from the grid. Ameren Illinois' meter does not register energy produced by your solar array and used in your home.
Every solar installation is unique; Ameren Illinois recommends our customers be informed and involved throughout every step of the process. A certified installer should be able to assist you in gathering information when considering the following questions:
If you answered yes to the above questions, it might be appropriate to move forward with the installation of Solar Panels:
If you did not answer yes to the above questions: it might be appropriate to check into Community Solar.
To aid with sizing of the solar panels, you can access billing statements or usage data through Ameren Illinois' website. If you are not already enrolled, please consider registering for an online account to access your billing statements and download your usage data.
While each solar installation is unique, please view this video for a general overview of the process:
No. You cannot operate your private generation system until: