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

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Few people have had as significant an impact on the Illinois solar industry as Mark Raeder, a founding Principal of Summit Ridge Energy. Tragically, Mark passed away in March 2025, leaving behind an incredible impact on the industry and those whose lives he touched.

Solar Powers Illinois network reacts to session adjourning before the passage of an Energy Omnibus.

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McLean IL Solar I serves 100% low- to moderate-income customers and is pollinator-friendly.

Keyon works as a Commercial Solar Installer at Knobelsdorff, where he constructs and maintains photovoltaic systems for commercial solar projects.  

April showers and solar power!