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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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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


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


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


Solar Powers Illinois: February Newsletter
What's new in Illinois clean energy legislation?
Feb 28


Faces of Solar: Marion Jones, Vice President of Workforce Development and DEIJ Engagement at Nexamp
As VP of Workforce Development and DEIJ engagement at Nexamp, her role allows her to create lasting change in the solar industry.
Feb 27


Galesburg Gets Illinois’ First Community-Driven Community Solar Project
The Blue Grama Solar project is making history as the Illinois' first-ever energized Community-Driven Community Solar project!
Feb 27


Sen. Cunningham and Rep. Evans Introduce Energy Storage Bill to Save Consumers $2.4 Billion
Illinois families and businesses would see lower energy bills under HB3758/SB2497, a newly filed bill by Sen. Cunningham and Rep. Evans.
Feb 25


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


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


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, 2024


Faces of Solar: Sophia Peters, Senior Accountant, Trajectory Energy Partners
Sophia Peters’ journey into the solar industry is rooted in her passion for protecting the environment. While pursuing her undergraduate...
Sep 26, 2024


Faces of Solar: Cynthia Myers, Service Manager at Windfree Solar
Cynthia Myers calls herself the “Solar Princess.” She is a single mother and a fierce champion of the solar industry with over six years...
Aug 23, 2024


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, 2024


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, 2024


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, 2024
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