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Illinois solar permits

Permit timelines, fees, reviews and inspections for 17 Illinois jurisdictions. Across them, the median time to a residential solar permit is 8 business days.

Illinois utility interconnection

UtilityApproval before installApply viaFeeUtility responseSystem size capCapacity map
City of Naperville - (IL)RequiredIn PersonNo fee10 days (voluntary)120% of annual usageNot on record
Commonwealth Edison Co (ComEd)RequiredPortalOnline payment10 days (required by rule)110% of annual usageYes

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Source: SolarTRACE, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), 2025-09-09 release. Times are medians for residential solar in the year shown. Requirements change — confirm current rules, fees and forms with the jurisdiction before you submit.