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Learn How Solar POWERS Illinois
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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Jan 22
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.
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Dec 16, 2024
2025 Illinois Solar Energy Discounts & Tax Benefits Guide
Are you thinking of installing solar energy for your Illinois home or business in 2025?Â
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Sep 9, 2024
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.
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Jun 28, 2024
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...
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Jun 17, 2024
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.
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May 10, 2024
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...
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May 8, 2024
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...
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Apr 24, 2024
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...
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Mar 6, 2024
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
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Feb 29, 2024
Solar Powers Illinois: February 2024 Newsletter
Solar Appreciation Day, Governor's budget highlights, bringing solar's benefits to underrepresented communities, and more.
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Feb 28, 2024
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...
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Feb 23, 2024
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.
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Feb 22, 2024
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...
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Jan 26, 2024
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...
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Jan 17, 2024
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...
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Dec 21, 2023
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...
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