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Local Solar Installers Serving Evanston, IL

Cox Solar Solutions designs and installs solar for homeowners and businesses in Evanston and throughout Cook County. Every system is engineered for your roof, your annual usage, and the Illinois rules that apply to Evanston homes today.

ComEd customers who interconnect today receive supply-only net metering credits that roll forward without expiring, and are eligible for ComEd's $300-per-kW Distributed Generation Rebate on qualifying smart-inverter systems.

What to Look for in a Evanston Solar Company

Choosing an installer matters as much as choosing equipment. Before you sign, make sure your installer:

Is an ICC-certified distributed generation installer
Works with an Illinois Shines Approved Vendor and explains the disclosure form
Pulls permits with Evanston or Cook County and handles inspections
Manages interconnection with ComEd
Models savings using post-2025 Illinois net metering rules
Provides written workmanship and roof penetration warranties

Solar Incentives for Evanston Homeowners

Evanston homeowners can combine Illinois Shines REC incentives with ComEd's $300-per-kW Distributed Generation Rebate and Illinois' solar property tax alternate valuation, filed with the Cook County assessor on form PTAX-330. Income-eligible households may qualify for Illinois Solar for All.

Roof First, Then Solar

Solar panels stay on a roof for 25 years or more, so the roof under them should last as long. Through Cox Roofing & Restoration, we can inspect your roof, repair or replace it, and install solar as one coordinated project, which avoids paying to remove and reinstall panels later.

Battery Backup for Storms and Outages

Severe summer storms and winter weather can knock out power across Cook County. A home battery keeps essentials like the sump pump, refrigerator, furnace blower, and Wi-Fi running, and lets you use more of your own solar in the evening.

Services in Evanston

Solar Services for Evanston Homes & Businesses

Illinois Incentives

Ways Evanston Homeowners Save

$300per kW
ComEd & Ameren solar rebate (smart inverter)
$300per kWh
Utility battery storage rebate
15years
Illinois Shines REC contract
50%upfront
Of small-system REC value paid at energization

FAQ

Solar in Evanston: Common Questions

Is solar worth it in Evanston, IL?

For many Evanston homeowners, yes. Illinois Shines incentives, ComEd's $300/kW rebate, and property tax protection reduce the cost, while solar offsets rising supply charges. A free proposal shows your exact numbers.

Do I need a permit to install solar in Evanston?

Yes. Solar installations require building and electrical permits from Evanston or Cook County, plus utility interconnection approval. Cox Solar handles all of it.

How long does solar installation take in Evanston?

Installation usually takes one to three days. The full process, including design, permits, utility applications, inspection, and permission to operate, commonly takes 6 to 12 weeks.

Who is the electric utility in Evanston?

Most Evanston addresses are served by ComEd. We confirm your provider and its current net metering rules during your consultation.

Can you replace my roof before installing solar in Evanston?

Yes. Cox Roofing & Restoration handles roof inspections, repairs, and full replacements, so the roof and the solar array can be planned and installed as one project.

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