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The Illinois solar energy industry is supercharged, and now is the time to join the solar movement. Browse the links below to explore the latest insights, studies, reports, and news to brighten your understanding of the Illinois solar landscape.
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Solar Powers Illinois: February Newsletter
What's new in Illinois clean energy legislation?
Feb 28
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Sen. Cunningham and Rep. Evans Introduce Energy Storage Bill to Save Consumers $2.4 Billion
Illinois families and businesses would see lower energy bills under HB3758/SB2497, a newly filed bill by Sen. Cunningham and Rep. Evans.
Feb 25
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New Legislation Will Protect Illinois from Rising Costs and More Frequent Blackouts with Clean Energy
Sen. Bill Cunningham and Rep. Marcus Evans introduced HB 3758 / SB 2497 to invest in Illinois energy.
Feb 13
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Solar Powers Illinois: January Newsletter
Welcome back to another year of solar news!
Jan 31
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Faces of Solar: Rebecca Corley, Performance Analyst at SunVest Solar
Rebecca applies her expertise to renewable energy, analyzing solar site performance to maximize energy output.
Jan 22
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2025 Illinois Solar Energy Discounts & Tax Benefits Guide
Are you thinking of installing solar energy for your Illinois home or business in 2025?Â
Dec 16, 2024
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The Green Journey Across America Pedals into Chicago
The Green Journey pedaled into Chicago as a part of a cross-country, solar-powered bike trip.
Sep 10, 2024
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U.S. Reaches Milestone of 5 Million Solar Installations
Just eight years ago, in 2016, the U.S. had reached one million solar installations across the country. Now, in 2024, the United States...
Jun 28, 2024
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How Energy Storage and Virtual Power Plants Will Improve Illinois’ Grid Reliability During Summer
VPPs and storage are the keys to preventing energy blackouts during hot summer months.
Jun 17, 2024
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Faces of Solar: Isaiah Field, Project Construction Manager at Trajectory Energy Partners
Isaiah Field wanted to start his career off in construction, but when presented with the unique opportunity to enter into both the...
May 10, 2024
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Collins Aerospace Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Solar Farm in Rockford
Collins Aerospace breaking ground the 2.6 MW solar farm in Rockford, Illinois. On Friday, April 26, RTX’s Collins Aerospace broke ground...
May 8, 2024
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Community Solar Helps Dixon Park District Move Toward a 100% Clean Energy Future
Meadows Park – a host of hiking trails, soccer fields, and riverfront in Dixon, about an hour southwest of Rockford – will soon be home...
Apr 24, 2024
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A Champion for Solar: Rep. Daniel Didech Takes Charge in Illinois’ Transition to Clean Energy
Rep. Didech, who was a leader in passing CEJA, is taking full advantage of the incredible federal and state incentives available t
Mar 6, 2024
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Solar Powers Illinois: February 2024 Newsletter
Solar Appreciation Day, Governor's budget highlights, bringing solar's benefits to underrepresented communities, and more.
Feb 29, 2024
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Faces of Solar: Chris Williams, CEO of Millennium Solar Electric Inc.
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) has launched the Illinois solar industry into a golden age, providing Illinoisans with an...
Feb 28, 2024
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Does Solar Work in Illinois Winters?
Does solar work in winter in Illinois? While it is an understandable question, it is also a myth that solar does not work in winter.
Feb 23, 2024
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Kildeer Village Passes Ordinance Allowing Rooftop Solar Panels
After five years of local efforts to overturn the ban on rooftop solar panels, the Kildeer Village Board of Trustees has unanimously...
Feb 22, 2024
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Faces of Solar: Deanna Hernandez, Senior Solar Diagnostics Technician, Sunrun (Illinois)
The solar industry is booming in Illinois, creating thousands of high-quality and family-supporting careers for Illinoisans. From...
Jan 26, 2024
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Faces of Solar: Jeremy Vavrik, President of Fresh Coast Solar
Established in 2018, Fresh Coast Solar, led by President and Co-Founder Jeremy Vavrik, is at the forefront of a solar revolution...
Jan 17, 2024
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Shining Bright: A Sustainable Holiday Glow
As the holiday season paints neighborhoods with festive lights, some displays are illuminated by a unique power source—solar energy and...
Dec 21, 2023
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