Announcements
Read the latest Illinois Solar for All news, including in-depth program updates, stakeholder feedback opportunities, Approved Vendor information, and important deadlines.
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January 2026
Community Solar Project Selection Project Attributes Are Available
Illinois Solar for All has posted the project attributes for the Illinois Solar for All: Community Solar sub-program as part of the Project Selection Protocol for the 2025-2026 program year.
Read MoreRolling Submission Window Opens for Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Projects
Illinois Solar for All has opened the rolling submission window for Energy Sovereignty projects within the Illinois Solar for All: Community Solar sub-program.
Read MoreDecember 2025
Project Selection Protocol Has Been Initiated for Community Solar Projects
Illinois Solar for All has initiated the Project Selection Protocol for the Illinois Solar for All: Community Solar sub-program for the 2025-2026 program year.
Read MoreIllinois Power Agency Director Named 2025 Community Solar Champion
The Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), a national trade association representing more than 100 community solar companies, businesses, and nonprofits, has named Illinois Power Agency (IPA) Director Brian Granahan a recipient of its 2025 Community Solar Champion Award.
Read MoreNovember 2025
ILSFA Welcomes the New Advisory Committee
Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) is pleased to announce the new members of our 2025-2026 Advisory Committee!
Read MoreAttend the IPA’s Racial Disparity Study Informational Meeting to Improve the Clean Energy Economy
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) has partnered with Griffin & Strong, P.C., to conduct a Racial Disparity and Availability Study (the Study) to measure the presence and impact of discrimination on minority and women businesses and workers in Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Read MoreThe Illinois Solar for All: Residential Solar (Small) Submission Window is Fully Allocated
Illinois Solar for All has fully allocated the budget for Residential Solar (Small) projects submitted during the rolling submission window that opened on November 3, 2025.
Read MoreOctober 2025
IPA Filed the Initial 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan
The Illinois Power Agency (the “Agency”) filed the 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (2026 Long-Term Plan) with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Read MoreAdditional Funding for Illinois Solar for All Approved by ICC
On October 16, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved $20 million in funding to support growing interest in solar energy among income-eligible residents.
Read MoreReminder: Join an ILLUME Stakeholder Listening Session to Help Shape the Future of ILSFA
ILLUME, the independent evaluator of the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) program, encourages stakeholders to attend an upcoming stakeholder listening session and offer feedback to shape the future of ILSFA.
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