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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 & Storage Industry Leaders Applaud Passage of Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act
Landmark energy legislation will lower Illinois electricity costs, create jobs, and counter harmful federal policies.
Oct 30


Illinois Commerce Commission clears path to accelerate clean energy deployment before federal tax credits expire
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Association (ISEA), the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), and Advanced Energy United applauded the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for approving key updates to the 2024 – 2026 Illinois Power Agency’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (LTRRPP) to expand solar capacity and protect Illinois consumers from rising energy costs. The ICC’s decision a
Oct 16


Passage of “Big, Beautiful Bill” Will Create “Big, Burdensome Energy Bills” in Illinois
A joint statement from SEIA , ISEA , and CCSA on the urgent need for state energy legislation The “Big, Beautiful Bill” will create “Big, Burdensome energy Bills,” increasing energy prices in Illinois by an estimated 25% by 2029 and compounding the recent rate hikes that took effect on June 1. It will devastate the $9.9 billion Illinois solar energy industry , and, according to the Governor’s office, put at risk nearly 300 clean energy projects across the state at a time wh
Jul 7


Illinois Energy Bill: Solar Leaders React to Close of Legislative Session
Solar Powers Illinois network reacts to session adjourning before the passage of an Energy Omnibus.
Jun 1


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


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


Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Supercharging Illinois Solar Energy Two Years After Passage
Photo Credits | StraightUp Solar Illinois’ solar capacity can now power nearly 340,000 homes and the solar industry employs more than...
Oct 7, 2023
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