Announcements
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October 2026
The Community Solar Project Submission Window Closes on October 9, 2026
The Illinois Solar for All: Community Solar sub-program project submission window closes on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Read MoreSeptember 2026
Mark Your Calendars: The Illinois Solar for All: Community Solar Project Submission Window Opens Monday, September 28, 2026
The project submission window for the Illinois Solar for All: Community Solar sub-program opens on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Read MoreThe Residential Solar (Small) Project Submission Window Closes on September 25, 2026
The Illinois Solar for All: Residential Solar (Small) sub-program project submission window closes on September 25, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Read MoreIllinois Power Agency Starts Storage for All Program Development
The Illinois Power Agency is beginning development work for the forthcoming Storage for All program this Fall.
Read MoreVerdant Associates and E Source Releases A Report on ILSFA’s Energy Sovereignty Participation
The Illinois Power Agency has released a special evaluation report on the design and implementation of the Energy Sovereignty pathway, prepared by ESource and Verdant Associates.
Read MoreIllinois Solar for All Outlines Energy Sovereignty Requirements and Guidance
As the 2026-2027 Program Year continues and the initial submission window for the Illinois Solar for All: Residential Solar (Small) sub-program approaches on September 14, 2026, the Illinois Solar for All program [CR1] would like to provide guidance on the Energy Sovereignty requirements in ILSFA.
Read MoreIllinois Solar for All Releases More Information About Program Funding
Throughout May and June 2026, the Illinois Power Agency (Agency) received a series of questions from stakeholders seeking greater clarity on the amount of funding available in the Renewable Energy Resources Fund (RERF) to support Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) projects.
Read MoreIllinois Solar for All: Residential Solar (Small) Project Submission Window Opens on September 14, 2026
The project submission window for the Illinois Solar for All: Residential Solar (Small) sub-program opens on September 14, 2026, at 9 a.m.
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Illinois Solar for All Will Close Rolling Submission Window for Non-Profit and Public Facilities Projects on August 28
The Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) Program Administrator is closing the Non-Profit and Public Facilities rolling submission window today at 12 p.m.
Read MoreIllinois Solar for All Will Re-Open Rolling Submission Window for Non-Profit and Public Facilities Projects on August 28, 2026
The Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) Program Administrator will open the general rolling submission window for projects in the Non-Profit and Public Facilities sub-program on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 9 a.m.
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