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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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Solar Industry Celebrates Signing of Illinois' Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act
CRGA will strengthen Illinois’ clean energy economy, deliver significant consumer savings, and expand access to renewables.
Jan 8
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, 2025
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, 2025
Solar Powers Illinois: Thanksgiving Newsletter
Happy Thanksgiving from Solar Powers Illinois!
Nov 26, 2025
Solar Powers Illinois: November Newsletter
Catch up on solar news from across the state with SPI's November newsletter!
Nov 11, 2025
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, 2025
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 29, 2025
Lawmakers, Consumer Advocates, Organized Labor and Workforce Equity Advocates, and the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition Urge Passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act
As Illinois’ fall veto session resumes today, a broad coalition including organized labor, clean energy industries, and environmental and consumer advocates are calling on legislators to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act (SB25) to lower electricity costs and support clean energy jobs across the state.
Oct 28, 2025
Solar Powers Illinois: Veto Session Newsletter
Catch up on solar news from across the state with SPI's Veto Session newsletter!
Oct 21, 2025
Solar Powers Illinois: September Newsletter
Catch up on solar news from across the state with SPI's September newsletter!
Sep 30, 2025
Solar Powers Illinois: August Newsletter
Catch up on solar news from across the state with SPI's August newsletter!
Aug 28, 2025
Solar Powers Illinois: July Newsletter
Catch up on solar news from across the state with SPI's July newsletter!
Jul 30, 2025
Solar Powers Illinois: June Newsletter
Catch up on solar news from across the state with SPI's June newsletter!
Jul 1, 2025
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, 2025
Faces of Solar: Keyon McLaurin, Commercial Solar Installer at Knobelsdorff
Keyon works as a Commercial Solar Installer at Knobelsdorff, where he constructs and maintains photovoltaic systems for commercial solar projects.
May 29, 2025
Faces of Solar: Mitchell Heydenberk, Operations Manager at Continental Energy Solutions
As the Operations Manager at Continental Energy Solutions, Mitchell works to ensure people across Illinois have access to solar energy to power their homes and businesses.
Apr 22, 2025
Illinois Carport Showcases Unique Usage for Commercial Solar
While many companies may assume rooftops are the only place for solar, Windfree showed Turano that carports are an equally great solution, especially when roof space is limited or when a large parking lot exists.
Apr 21, 2025
How Solar is Creating a Lifelong Impact on Rockford Youth
With solar energy now supporting their operations, CCS can redirect funds previously allocated for utilities into serving more youth.
Mar 26, 2025
Solar Powers Illinois: February Newsletter
What's new in Illinois clean energy legislation?
Feb 28, 2025
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