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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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Faces of Solar: Marion Jones, Vice President of Workforce Development and DEIJ Engagement at Nexamp
As VP of Workforce Development and DEIJ engagement at Nexamp, her role allows her to create lasting change in the solar industry.
Feb 27
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Galesburg Gets Illinois’ First Community-Driven Community Solar Project
The Blue Grama Solar project is making history as the Illinois' first-ever energized Community-Driven Community Solar project!
Feb 27
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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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Bringing Community Solar to Livingston County Residents
AES is bringing to life the Vermilion I solar project, which has been in development since 2017.
Jan 21
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Clean Energy Industries Rally Behind Bills to Save Ratepayers $3 Billion Through Grid Modernization
Clean energy legislation will lower consumer costs, meet climate goals, create high-quality careers, and future-proof Illinois' energy grid.
Oct 15, 2024
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Faces of Solar: Sophia Peters, Senior Accountant, Trajectory Energy Partners
Sophia Peters’ journey into the solar industry is rooted in her passion for protecting the environment. While pursuing her undergraduate...
Sep 26, 2024
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Faces of Solar: Cynthia Myers, Service Manager at Windfree Solar
Cynthia Myers calls herself the “Solar Princess.” She is a single mother and a fierce champion of the solar industry with over six years...
Aug 23, 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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Senator Stadelman Learns How Community Solar is Benefiting Rockford
Senator Steve Stadelman touring Rockford Solar. Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman recently visited Rockford to tour a solar installation...
Jun 28, 2024
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Faces of Solar: Kay Nguyen, Project Finance Analyst at SunVest
Cuong (Kay) Nguyen moved to the United States from Vietnam seven years ago as an international student. After receiving his undergraduate...
Jun 28, 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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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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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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