INDEPENDENT ADVICE FOR ILLINOIS HOMEOWNERS
Still Paying a High Electric Bill After Going Solar?
We review your solar production, utility bills, and net metering credits. Then we explain in plain English why your bill is still high and what to do about it.
Find out why your bill is still high
Check your rate plan and solar credits
Get a written plan you can act on
WHY IT HAPPENS
You went solar to save money. So why are you still paying two bills?
Every month you pay for solar and a utility bill, yet no one has given you a straight answer. In most cases, the problem comes down to one of these four causes.
Is your system producing what it should?
We compare your actual production with what your system is expected to produce.
Check for underperformance
Identify system issues
Compare to expected output
Are you on the right utility rate plan?
Your rate plan affects how much you pay and how your solar credits are applied.
Review your current rate plan
Compare rate options
See how it affects your bill
Does your solar still cover your usage?
A new electric vehicle, a new HVAC system, a growing family, or higher everyday usage can mean buying more power from the grid.
Review your current usage
Compare it to your system size
Identify changes over time
Are your credits being applied correctly?
Credits, rollovers, and true-up periods can be confusing. We make sure your exported energy is credited correctly.
Review credit calculation
Check rollover and true-up
Identify any missed credits
Find out which one is raising your bill.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to a lower bill
You send the bills. We find the problem.
Upload your bills
After booking, upload 12 months of utility bills and solar data. It takes about 5 minutes.
We find the cause
We check your production, rate plan, credits and usage to pinpoint the problem.
Get your action plan
A written report with the cause, what it costs you and your exact next step.
SAMPLE REPORT
A clear verdict
Is your system delivering what it promised? One straight answer.
Production vs. contract
Your actual output compared with what your agreement promised.
12-month breakdown
Grid use, exports, solar output and total usage for all 12 months.
Before vs. after solar
How your energy use has changed since installation.
Monthly usage & solar production (kWh)
| Month | From grid | To grid | Solar | Home usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 596 | 207 | 729 | 1,118 |
| Feb | 484 | 336 | 1,020 | 1,168 |
| Mar | 402 | 458 | 1,330 | 1,274 |
| Apr | 450 | 589 | 1,565 | 1,426 |
| May | 333 | 684 | 2,027 | 1,676 |
| Jun | 482 | 461 | 1,765 | 1,786 |
| Jul | 794 | 224 | 1,913 | 2,483 |
| Aug | 439 | 446 | 1,920 | 1,913 |
| Sep | 390 | 625 | 1,757 | 1,522 |
| Oct | 479 | 449 | 1,328 | 1,358 |
| Nov | 446 | 362 | 855 | 939 |
| Dec | 589 | 165 | 477 | 901 |
| Total | 5,884 | 5,006 | 16,686 | 17,564 |
Usage before vs. after solar (kWh)
| Month | Before solar | After solar | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,175 | 1,118 | −57 |
| Feb | 1,224 | 1,168 | −56 |
| Mar | 1,112 | 1,274 | +162 |
| Apr | 1,250 | 1,426 | +176 |
| May | 1,538 | 1,676 | +138 |
| Jun | 1,815 | 1,786 | −29 |
| Jul | 1,796 | 2,483 | +687 |
| Aug | 2,224 | 1,913 | −311 |
| Sep | 1,983 | 1,522 | −461 |
| Oct | 1,235 | 1,358 | +123 |
| Nov | 652 | 939 | +287 |
| Dec | 1,033 | 901 | −132 |
| Total | 17,037 | 17,564 | +527 |
Performance summary
REVIEWS
What our customers say
Reviews from Illinois homeowners who got their answer.
WRONG RATE PLAN
About $85 a month recovered
I'd called my installer four times about this. 45 minutes with Net Solar Advisor, I finally knew it was the rate plan, not the panels.
Naperville, IL
FAILING STRING INVERTER
Warranty claim filed
Turns out one string of panels had been underperforming for eight months and nobody caught it. Filed the warranty claim the next day.
Rockford, IL
NEW EV LOAD
System undersized
I expected another runaround. Instead I got a plain-English explanation and a plan I could actually act on that same week.
Peoria, IL
PRICING
Pick a plan. Get your answer.
Both include a full review of your production, usage, rate plan and credits.
REPORT SUMMARY
A written review of your bill
$29.00 one-time
Solar Production Review
Electricity Usage Breakdown
Utility Rate Plan Review
Net Metering Credit Review
Potential Issues Identified
Personalized Report & Summary
Want to talk it through? Upgrade anytime.
MOST POPULAR
REPORT + CONSULTATION
The report plus a 45-minute call with an advisor
$49.00 one - time
Everything in the Report Summary
45-Minute 1-on-1 Consultation
In-Depth Results Review
NEM Credit Opportunities & Guidance
Utility Rate Plan Comparison & Guidance
30 Days of Text & Email Support
Ideal if you want the results explained live.
ABOUT THE REVIEW
Is this a sales call for new panels or a service plan?
No. The Bill Review is diagnostic only. If a fix requires a warranty claim, a rate plan switch, or a conversation with your installer, I'll tell you that directly — I don't sell installations, financing, or maintenance packages.
What if the problem turns out to be with my installer, not my utility?
That's common. I'll tell you exactly what the issue is and who to raise it with — your installer, your utility, or both. I don't have a relationship with either, so you get a neutral read on where the fault actually sits.
What if it turns out my system is actually fine?
Then you'll know that for certain instead of guessing — and if the real issue is your rate plan or how your usage has changed, that's exactly what the review is built to catch.
Which utilities do you work with?
BOOKING AND LOGISTICS
What do I need to send?
Can renters book, or only homeowners?
How fast will I get my results?
What's your refund policy?
You paid for solar.
Now get the savings.
Find out what's raising your bill and exactly how to fix it.
Independent solar bill diagnostics for Illinois homeowners. Not affiliated with any installer or utility.
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