Announcements
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June 2026
Illinois Solar for All Releases the 2026-2027 Program Year Budget
*The budget information listed below was updated on September 4, 2026* Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) has published the sub-program budget amounts for the 2026-2027 Program Year.
Read MoreRegister to Attend the Illinois Power Agency’s Upcoming Power Hour Webinar
On June 26 at 9 a.m., the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) will host an educational Power Hour webinar called “Elective Pay: Clean Energy Credits for Tax-Exempt Entities.” The webinar will explore Elective Pay, a mechanism that enables tax-exempt entities to benefit from remaining federal clean energy tax credits.
Read MoreMark Your Calendars: 2026–2027 Program Timeline for Project Submissions is Available
Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) has released the 2026-2027 Program Year schedule for project submissions.
Read MoreUpdated Illinois Solar for All REC Contracts and 2026 Long-Term Plan Available to View
On June 1, 2026, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) published its final 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan, which was approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) in Docket 25-0945 on February 17, 2026, and modified to conform with the Clean and Reliable Affordability Act (CRGA).
Read MoreExplore the Newly Released 2026-2027 Approved Vendor Manual and Project Selection Protocol
Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) has released the 2026-2027 Approved Vendor Manual and Project Selection Protocol.
Read MoreUpdated Area Median Income Eligibility Thresholds for the 2026-2027 Program Year
Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) has updated the income eligibility requirements for the Residential Solar and Community Solar sub-programs for the 2026-2027 Program Year.
Read MoreWelcome to the 2026-2027 Program Year!
Today marks the start of the 2026-2027 Program Year for Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA).
Read MoreMay 2026
Participate in Interviews to Inform the Illinois Power Agency Racial Disparity and Availability Study
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) has partnered with Griffin & Strong to conduct a Racial Disparity and Availability Study examining access to and participation in the Illinois clean energy sector by minority businesses and workers.
Read MoreUpdates on Illinois Solar for All Sub-Program Rolling Submission Windows and Program Funding
The Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) program will close the Residential Solar (Large), Community Solar, and Non-Profit and Public Facilities rolling submission windows on Friday, May 22, at 5 p.m.
Read MoreIllinois Solar for All Seeks Feedback for Program Evaluation
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is working with E Source (formerly known as ILLUME Advising), a national energy research firm, to evaluate the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) program.
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