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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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2026 Illinois Solar & Storage Incentives Guide: Rebates, Tax Credits & Discounts for Homeowners and Businesses
Discover all 2026 Illinois solar discounts, incentives, rebates, and tax credits. Learn how CEJA and CRGA savings can reduce the cost of solar panels and battery storage for homes and businesses.
Feb 44 min read
Faces of Solar: Twiggy Mendenhall, Senior Policy Associate at CleanCapital
For Twiggy Mendenhall, a LinkedIn post was the spark she needed to dive headfirst into the solar industry.
Mar 27, 20252 min read
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, 20252 min read
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, 20252 min read
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, 20249 min read
Faces of Solar: Breanna Plucinski, Development Analyst at AES Clean Energy
After studying Environmental Science, Breanna Plucinski knew that she wanted to work in environmental sustainability, but she wasn’t sure...
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20242 min read
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
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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