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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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Community Solar Opens on Former Coal Mine, Shining Light on the Future of Energy
Two community solar projects opened in Woodford County, transforming the site of a 150-year-old coal mine into solar projects that provide clean energy.
Jul 223 min read
Heat Waves Are Stressing Our Energy Grid, But Illinois Is Responding
Heat waves are creating blackout risks, but Illinois' investments in clean energy are setting the state up for a stronger energy grid and lower electricity prices.
Jul 82 min read
What Is Illinois’ CRGA Bill? Everything You Need to Know About the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act.
The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA) will help lower Illinois energy prices by up to $13 billion over the next 20 years
Jul 75 min read
Gov Signs CRGA Trailer Bill
The CRGA Trailer Bill ensures Illinois will meet CRGA's goals of lowering energy prices across Illinois by investing in solar energy and storage.
Jun 292 min read
Solar Powers Illinois Statement on 2026 Illinois Energy Price Increases
Solar Powers Illinois provides insight into the Illinois' new electricity rates taking effect on June 1, 2026.
Jun 21 min read
Solar Powers Illinois April 2026 Newsletter
Solar Powers Illinois' April 2026 newsletter!
Apr 31 min read
Energy Storage Gives This Illinois Homeowner a Backup During Power Outages
An Illinois homeowner shares how home battery storage keeps power on during outages—and how CRGA will expand affordable energy storage statewide.
Feb 263 min read
Faces of Solar: Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman
Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman explains why he is passionate about solar energy and how it saves taxpayers, powers cities, and strengthens local economies across Illinois.
Feb 163 min read
Illinois Electric Bills Are Going Up After Another PJM Auction, But Help Is on the Way
PJM Interconnection wholesale electricity prices are increasing again. However, Illinois' new CRGA law will help address long-term energy prices.
Jan 132 min read
Solar Powers Illinois December Newsletter
Happy holidays from Solar Powers Illinois! Catch up on the latest solar news from around the state with our December newsletter.
Dec 23, 20251 min read
Solar Powers Illinois' Statement on the Illinois Power Agency's Resource Adequacy Study
Solar Powers Illinois issued the following statement on the IPA's Resource Adequacy Study.
Dec 16, 20252 min read
Solar Powers Illinois: Thanksgiving Newsletter
Happy Thanksgiving from Solar Powers Illinois!
Nov 26, 20251 min read
Solar Powers Illinois: Last Day of Veto Session Newsletter
Catch up on solar news from across the state with SPI's Last Day of Veto Session newsletter!
Oct 30, 20251 min read
Solar Powers Illinois: Veto Session Newsletter
Catch up on solar news from across the state with SPI's Veto Session newsletter!
Oct 22, 20251 min read
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