PJM / MISO
Illinois is one of the states with residential retail electric choice, and its grid is split between PJM (which serves part of the state) and MISO. ComEd serves northern Illinois and Ameren Illinois serves most of the rest. In June 2026 regulators approved 'Scheduled Dispatch' battery VPP programs for both utilities, starting in 2027. From June 1, 2026, Ameren Illinois' battery rebate requires enrolling in its VPP.
4 programs: 3 announced, 1 open. Checked October 2, 2026.
VirtuGrid is an independent sales partner for the SOLRITE home battery program. SOLRITE owns, maintains and runs the battery as part of its virtual power plant. In Illinois, the program is offered in ComEd and Ameren Illinois areas.
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Base is registered as a retail electricity supplier in Illinois and offers its home battery service there. It earns money from the grid using its batteries.
Note: Base's homepage says it operates in Texas and Illinois; Illinois pricing and service areas weren't confirmed.
Last checked 2026-10-02
Customers with batteries will send stored energy to the grid at pre-set times when the system is most strained, earning incentives. Approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission on June 30, 2026.
Note: Launch expected in 2027; incentive amounts not stated in the announcement.
Last checked 2026-10-02
From June 1, 2026, customers who want Ameren Illinois' battery rebate must enroll in its Scheduled Dispatch VPP, run with an authorized third-party provider. From 2027, home batteries discharge on weekdays from 4 to 6 PM, June through September.
Note: An additional performance incentive 'may be available'; rebate and incentive amounts aren't stated in Ameren's bulletin.
Last checked 2026-10-02
An expanded residential demand response program for customers who already own smart thermostats or thermal storage devices, approved by regulators in June 2026.
Note: Incentive details weren't found on an official page. ComEd must evaluate cost-effectiveness by the end of 2026 before deciding whether to implement the program (SEPA).
Last checked 2026-10-02
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