Announcements
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March 2026
Attend a DCEO Webinar for Small and Emerging Businesses Interested in Participating in Illinois’ Clean Energy Sector
As part of Illinois’ broader economic growth strategy, the state is continuing to build out a strong clean energy economy while promoting equitable growth that empowers workers, communities, and entrepreneurs.
Read MoreShare Your Voice: Feedback Requested on the Updated Consumer Protection Handbook and Contract Requirements
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is requesting stakeholder feedback on updates to the Consumer Protection Handbook, the Illinois Solar for All Residential Solar and Non-Profit and Public Facilities Contract Requirements, and the Illinois Solar for All Community Solar Contract Requirements for the 2026-2027 program year.
Read MoreRolling Submission Window Remains Open Only for Residential Solar (Large) Projects in Environmental Justice Communities
The Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) program will no longer accept new projects for the Residential Solar (Small and Large) sub-programs after 12 p.m.
Read MoreFebruary 2026
Reminder: Rolling Submission Window Opens for Residential Solar (Small and Large) Projects on March 2
Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) will open a rolling submission window on March 2, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Read MoreIllinois Power Agency Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report.
Read MoreAvailable Budget Remains for Residential Solar Projects in the 2025-2026 Program Year
On March 1, an estimated $23.09 million from the remaining Illinois Solar for All: Residential Solar (Large) sub-program budget will be available for Illinois Solar for All: Residential Solar (Small and Large) projects based on current project submissions.
Read MoreJanuary 2026
Illinois Solar for All has Published the Selected Community Solar Projects for the 2025-2026 Program Year
Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) has completed the Project Selection Protocol and published the selected projects for the Illinois Solar for All: Community Solar sub-program.
Read MoreCommunity 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.
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