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Utility Consolidated Billing
Illinois customers are all on utility consolidated billing. Simply put, everything is combined with your utility company.
With utility consolidated billing, you receive just one monthly statement from ComEd that includes:
- Community solar credits from your share of a Nautilus Solar farm, applied at a 10-20% discount (based on income-eligibility)
- Your remaining monthly electricity and delivery charges
Just keep paying your ComEd bill like normal and enjoy monthly savings on your electricity.
How does this work with your ComEd bill?
On your ComEd bill, you’ll see a section showing your community solar details:
In the above example...
- The customer's share of the solar farm generated 16.59 kWh of energy during the month. This customer used very little energy, so their solar allocation is also low.
- Under the Electric Summary section, this energy was deducted at its full value ($1.75), then charged back at a 20% discount.
- The customer only owes $1.40 for this portion of their electricity.
- The monthly savings in this example are $0.35 (This customer has a very small electricity bill).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I learn more about community solar?
You can learn more about Illinois community solar programs on the Illinois Shines website. Illinois Shines is a state-administered solar incentive program overseen by the Illinois Power Agency (IPA).
What are solar credits?
Solar credits are the amount of solar energy generated in kilowatt-hours by a community solar farm. This energy is applied at a discount on your monthly utility bill.
Do I receive a Nautilus Solar statement?
No. Your community solar credits and savings appear directly on your ComEd statement, which you'll continue to receive by mail or email as usual.
How does Nautilus Solar billing work?
When you enroll, no payment information is required. ComEd applies your community solar credits and discount directly to your utility bill and pays Nautilus Solar on your behalf.
Why is no payment method required?
Because your savings are directly applied to your monthly ComEd bill. Payment information was only previously required with dual billing.
Do I qualify for a higher discount?
Low-to-moderate income (LMI) customers may qualify for a higher discount on monthly community solar savings. If you qualify for any of the following, you will be prompted to add this information during your enrollment:
| Medicaid | Multi-Family Energy Efficiency |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | Veteran Disability/Survivors Pension |
| Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) | FCC Lifeline Support |
| Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) | USDA National School Lunch Program |
| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) |
| Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) | HUD Voucher |
| HUD Rental Assistance |
If you think you may qualify for a higher community solar discount, reach out to our customer care team to learn more at (866) 969-4129 or at customercare@nautilussolar.com.
What are banked credits?
Extra monthly energy generation is “banked” for use during months when your solar farm generates less. In the winter for example, this banked energy is automatically applied to your utility statements at a 10-20% discount to help balance monthly savings when there isn't as much sunlight.
You do not need to take any action to use banked credits.
Banked credits do not expire on your account and are carried over indefinitely unless you cancel service with ComEd.
Still Have Questions?
No worries! We know energy bills can sometimes be confusing, and we want you to be confident in your solar savings.
Give us a call at (866) 969-4129 or send us an email at customercare@nautilussolar.com.