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.

For Twiggy Mendenhall, a LinkedIn post was the spark she needed to dive headfirst into the solar industry.

Mar 27

Sen. Bill Cunningham and Rep. Marcus Evans introduced HB 3758 / SB 2497 to invest in Illinois energy.

Feb 13

AES is bringing to life the Vermilion I solar project, which has been in development since 2017.

Jan 21

Clean energy legislation will lower consumer costs, meet climate goals, create high-quality careers, and future-proof Illinois' energy grid.

Oct 15, 2024

After studying Environmental Science, Breanna Plucinski knew that she wanted to work in environmental sustainability, but she wasn’t sure...

Jul 30, 2024

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

Senator Steve Stadelman touring Rockford Solar. Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman recently visited Rockford to tour a solar installation...

Jun 28, 2024

Cuong (Kay) Nguyen moved to the United States from Vietnam seven years ago as an international student. After receiving his undergraduate...

Jun 28, 2024

Rep. Didech, who was a leader in passing CEJA, is taking full advantage of the incredible federal and state incentives available t

Mar 6, 2024

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) has launched the Illinois solar industry into a golden age, providing Illinoisans with an...

Feb 28, 2024

The solar industry is booming in Illinois, creating thousands of high-quality and family-supporting careers for Illinoisans. From...

Jan 26, 2024

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