August 25, 2021: What's New with the ILSFA Programs?
Program Year 4 is Underway
Congratulations to this year’s organizations who were selected to conduct grassroots education campaigns for Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA). We are excited to be working with the following organizations to help…
June 14, 2021: More Pathways to Residential Solar
Program Year 4 is Underway
The next ILSFA program year has started! The Program Team is excited to begin reviewing project applications for another round of funding. Key dates are included below.
- June 7, 2021: Initial project submission window opened for Non-Profit/Public Facilities and Distributed Generation (Residential) projects
- August 11, 2021: Project selection for…
April 14, 2021: Illinois Solar for All News
Now Accepting Proposals for Grassroots Education
Applications are open for the next round of grassroots education funding! Community-based non-profits across the state are invited to submit a proposal for education campaigns about solar energy and Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA). Selected organizations will conduct year-long campaigns beginning in summer 2021.
More about the RFP:
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December 23, 2020: New Solar Projects and Program Updates
Learn About ILSFA’s Latest Solar Projects
Twenty-one Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) projects have been approved to date during our third program year. Three community solar projects were approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission on December 16, 2020. These projects join the 18 onsite solar projects for non-profits and public facilities that were approved earlier…
October 16, 2020: New ILSFA solar projects and tools for prospective participants
Learn About an ILSFA Participant’s Experience
Over the summer, the Dubois family became one of the first households to go solar through Illinois Solar For All’s (ILSFA) distributed generation sub-program, which serves income-eligible residential customers. The family had solar panels installed on the roof of their bungalow on Chicago’s South Side (pictured above) and will…
August 17, 2020: ILSFA funding selections and sub-program updates
Grassroots Education Selections Announced
Congratulations to the ten organizations who were selected to conduct grassroots education campaigns for Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA). These grassroots education organizations will begin their campaigns in the coming weeks as ILSFA’s third program year gets underway. Thank you again to all those who submitted applications.
We are excited to…
June 22, 2020: Illinois Solar for All Program Milestones
Supporting Racial and Environmental Equity
The mission of Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) is to promote equitable access to the solar economy through incentivized solar projects serving low-income and Environmental Justice Communities (EJCs). This mission supports the fundamental rights of Black individuals and communities to safety and opportunity. We cannot strive for environmental justice and…
May 7, 2020: Illinois Solar for All Program Updates
COVID-19 Program Updates
We’re continuing to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) and make the adjustments necessary for ensuring the safety of all program participants, staff, and partners.
Please refer to the COVID-19 Announcement from the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) on Friday, March 20, 2020 for information on the…
March 26, 2020: Illinois Solar for All Program Updates
COVID-19 Program Adjustments
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is taking protective measures amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that will impact Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA). These changes include, but are not limited to, suspending in-person workshops and onsite inspections. The health and safety of ILSFA participants, vendors, educators, and staff is our priority, and we will…
February 28, 2020: ILSFA Program Updates and Funding Opportunities
Calling All Community Organizations
We’re currently accepting proposals for grassroots education campaigns that will spread the word about Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) to underserved communities statewide. Proposals are due Monday, March 23, 2020, and selected organizations are expected to begin work in June 2020. Follow the links below to learn more, and please share this…