Solar Roof Assessment for Chicago, IL
Homeowners in Chicago have an average home size of 1,700 sq ft with 4 peak sun hours per day. Find out if your roof is ready for solar panels.
4h/day
Sun Hours
1,700 sq ft
Avg Home Size
18¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Utility Company
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Your Roof Assessment Results
Suitability Score
61/100
Production Factor
90%
Orientation Penalty
-0%
Shading Penalty
-10%
Good candidate for solar. Minor adjustments could improve production.
Your roof can produce approximately 90% of ideal solar output.
* Assessment based on 4 peak sun hours/day in Chicago, IL, 1,700 sq ft average home size, and the roof characteristics you provided. Actual results require an on-site evaluation.
Local Solar Details for Chicago
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
- Permit Cost
- $500
- Permit Timeline
- 4-8 weeks
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