Illinois Solar for All

ILSFA Approved Vendors play a key role in creating local solar energy jobs for members of historically marginalized communities. When you become an Approved Vendor with ILSFA, you’ll be able to hire job trainees from qualified programs to help you complete solar projects and expand your own business. Learn more about how Approved Vendors support job training opportunities by visiting: https://ow.ly/xJBJ50U3jXF

Catch up on all the latest with the Illinois Solar for All program with our latest newsletter! From expanding resources for small businesses to completing an impactful solar project at Kankakee Community College, big things have been happening within the Illinois Solar for All program. Read our latest newsletter today: https://ow.ly/f00w50U7tLS Photo courtesy of Kankakee Community College.

Are you interested in learning more about Illinois Solar for All or networking with fellow solar energy experts? Mark your calendars to join upcoming ILSFA events curated for stakeholders, partners, and solar companies! Visit https://ow.ly/AGF950U3ibh to browse and register for program events.

Do you own a solar energy business or work for one? Are you a curious community member, an advocacy group, or a dedicated local government official? Sign up for ILSFA announcements to get the latest news, program updates, deadlines, and more delivered straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/Tqfb50U3hEm

ILSFA is now accepting proposals from approved solar companies, called Approved Vendors, to become designated Bright Neighborhoods Approved Vendors! The program has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Waukegan and Carbondale-Marion community areas. The selected Approved Vendors will have the opportunity to continue to grow their businesses within the residential solar market through this initiative and participate in the growing Illinois renewable energy economy. Learn more about the RFP process: https://ow.ly/e56K50TXgA7

This week, members of the Illinois Solar for All program team attended the HIRE360 Renewable Energy Contractor Clinic! During the clinic, presenters spoke with contractors and small businesses about participating in the solar energy market. Interested in attending a future event to learn about small business opportunities with ILSFA? Visit https://ow.ly/IpzY50TRf8B to stay up-to-date and browse upcoming events.

On November 15 at 12 p.m. CT, the IPA will host Power Hour 7 – Upcoming Illinois Net Metering Changes. Net metering, one of the key drivers of solar energy in Illinois, will be undergoing significant changes effective January 1, 2025. With this development coming down the pike, the IPA will be hosting an educational webinar to discuss net metering policy changes and potential impacts to ComEd, MidAmerican, and Ameren customers. Speakers for the webinar include IPA Chief Legal Counsel Kelly Turner, Environmental Law & Policy Center Senior Attorney Brad Klein, and Elevate Energy Chief Engineer Lawrence Kotewa. Registration is required to attend this webinar. REGISTRATION LINK: https://lnkd.in/gwrGcpQy ?#PowerHour #webinar #NetMetering #SolarPower #sustainability

Are you interested in working in solar energy? HIRE360 is hosting a free Renewable Energy Contractor Clinic that connects contractors and small businesses with state solar programs and resources. Attend the event to hear from members of the Illinois Solar for All program team and learn how to participate in ILSFA. Register today: https://lnkd.in/dvwUwcWz

Participate in the growing Illinois renewable energy economy by becoming an Approved Vendor with Illinois Solar for All! Approved Vendors are qualified and vetted solar companies that play a pivotal role in ILSFA by supporting the program’s mission to expand energy in income-eligible communities. Register to become an Approved Vendor today: https://ow.ly/nui450TCEYE

Kankakee Community College installed solar on their Riverfront Campus through the Illinois Solar for All program! This installation will produce about 8% of the total electricity consumed annually on KCC’s Riverfront Campus and help the college with renewable energy education. Read this Daily Journal article to learn more.