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Illinois Solar for All Kicks Off the New Year with Exciting News
Jan Gudell, Associate Director at Illinois Solar for All, teaches a group about the benefits of solar energy.
Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) is entering the new year excited to share the latest updates about the program! At the close of 2023, Illinois Solar for All continued its path toward making the program more…
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What’s New with Illinois Solar for All?
Delia Perez, a Lawndale resident participating in the Illinois Solar for All: Community Solar program, shares her optimism about solar energy. “I want to see my grandchildren get solar.”
The Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) program has entered its sixth year! The Program Administrator is excited to share notable updates and information, including the launch…
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New Recognitions, Resources, and Roles
Jaouad Barmaki shows his excitement as solar panels are installed on the roof of his Champaign, Illinois, single-family home. “It’s a good time to have the solar panels to save some money now,” said Barmaki. Photo courtesy of Prairie Rivers Network.
The Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) program is in its fifth year. The Program…
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New Program Year Underway!
Hitting the Ground Running for New Program Year
Illinois Solar for All’s (ILSFA) 2022-2023 program year has begun! The Program Administrator is excited to share the following updates to kick off the new program year.
Key Dates for Project Submission and Selection
With program updates based on the Illinois Power Agency’s (IPA)
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September 14, 2022: Changes On the Horizon for ILSFA
What’s on the Horizon for the New Program Year
Several exciting updates are coming for Illinois Solar for All’s 2022–2023 program year, which begins this fall.
2022-2023 Program Year Calendar
The Program Administrator has published the full Program Year 5 project submission calendars. These timelines include the submission windows for ILSFA sub-programs…
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June 30, 2022: ILSFA Projects and Updates
Year-In-Review: ILSFA Continues to Grow!
Illinois Solar for All saw growth during its fourth program year, which ended on May 31, 2022. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which passed last fall, allocated additional funding for solar projects that help Illinois residents save money while supporting small and emerging solar developers. The additional funding…
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May 5, 2022: ILSFA Projects and Updates
ILSFA Success Stories
The Program Administrator is excited to share the success stories of how the Illinois Solar for All program is making a positive impact in communities across Illinois.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Bloomington, a non-profit home improvement store and donation center, participated in ILSFA’s Non-Profit/Public Facilities subprogram. The ReStore is part of…
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February 11, 2022: ILSFA Program Updates
2022 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan Announcement
Illinois Power Agency (IPA) published the 2022 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan on January 13. The draft Plan and the announcement are available on the ILSFA website.
The IPA will hold virtual public hearings for the plan on Friday, February 18 (links to the hearings…
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December 10, 2021: ILSFA Program Updates
Community Solar Income Verification
We are excited to announce that any household interested in subscribing to an Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) Community Solar project can now work directly with the Program Administrator to determine whether they are income-eligible. More information about the income verification process is available here. Homeowners interested in residential…
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October 22, 2021: ILSFA Program Update - The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA)
We’re excited about the passing of CEJA, which is comprehensive clean energy legislation that focuses on ensuring the benefits and opportunities created by Illinois’ growing clean energy economy are reaching communities equitably. This law will fight climate change, improve the health of Illinois residents, create jobs, and support…