Solar Industry Celebrates Signing of Illinois' Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act

Bill will strengthen Illinois’ clean energy economy, deliver significant consumer savings, and expand access to renewables

ILLINOIS – Solar Powers Illinois, a partnership between the Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Association (ISEA), Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), released the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act:

“Today, Illinois became the first state to pass comprehensive legislation to address the electricity affordability crisis as Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act. CRGA is a critical step toward lowering Illinois’ rapidly rising energy bills over time while continuing to grow the state’s economy and clean energy workforce pipelines.

By investing in solar, energy storage, and Virtual Power Plants, CRGA will save consumers $13 billion on electricity bills over the next 20 years, create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs across the state, invest in the Illinois economy, and help achieve Illinois’ goal of having a 100% clean grid.

CRGA will also strengthen opportunities for the nearly 6,000 Illinoisans who work in the solar industry, and create new jobs in construction, manufacturing, sales, and other positions for people entering the field. 

This legislation cements Illinois’ national leadership in ensuring residents and businesses have access to an affordable, reliable, and clean power grid, building upon the legacy of previous landmark energy legislation including 2017’s Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) and 2021’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA).

For their commitment to implementing proactive solutions through CRGA, Solar Powers Illinois joins consumer, environmental, and labor advocates in thanking Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative leaders including Sen. Bill Cunningham, Sen. Steve Stadelman, Rep. Marcus Evans Jr., Rep. Robyn Gabel, Rep. Jay Hoffman, and Rep. Ann Williams.