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:

• Eligibility: Community based organizations serving cities, towns, and rural communities in Illinois with strong local ties and a history of successful education campaigns; solar experience is not necessary.
• Submission deadline: April 27, 2021
• Informational Q&A Webinar: April 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM CDT
• Learn more about the role of grassroots education organizations in ILSFA and the funding opportunity.

New Residential Solar Projects

Forty-eight new residential solar projects have been approved so far in ILSFA’s third program year. The projects will help the residents of single-family and multifamily homes save money on their electricity costs while supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The Project Summaries document has recently been updated to include these projects.

Solar in Your Community

Are you interested in learning about ILSFA or sharing solar opportunities with your community? Inviting ILSFA’s current grassroots educators to your virtual event is a great way to get started.

Use the map on this webpage to find an organization working in your area, or reach out to Elizabeth Corrado at grassroots@IllinoisSFA.com for a connection.

ILSFA is Heating Up This Summer

The next application windows for submitting ILSFA projects will open in summer 2021. The ILSFA team is working to prepare for the next program year by evaluating and adjusting certain ILSFA processes and documentation and appreciates all the feedback that stakeholders have submitted.

The following program updates have been posted:

• Program Year 2021-2022 Calendar
• Approved Vendor Manual Version 4.0 and Response to Comments
• Project Selection Protocol and Response to Comments
• Updates on the residential solar referral process and the income verification process will be posted on the Announcements webpage.

Are you interested in adopting solar with ILSFA?

The best way to get started is to learn about the options available to homeowners and building owners, renters, and non-profits/public facilities and to contact an Approved Vendor working in your area. You can also reach out to the ILSFA team or a grassroots educator in your area for additional support.

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