Solar Powers Illinois

Solar Powers Illinois is a coalition to promote the benefits of the Illinois solar industry.

[Solar Powers Illinois @SolarPowersIL]

We're back with a new mission! Our new coalition, Solar Powers Illinois, is here to build upon the CEJA’s success and promote the many benefits of the Illinois solar industry. Explore our new website and sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date! https://t.co/NmeMdbOuLW

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@SpeakerWelchIL highlighted clean energy as central to Illinois' affordability agenda. CRGA will begin to be implemented on June 1, and its suite of affordability tactics will start working to lower utility costs.
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Solar Powers Illinois hosted an official #solar and storage lobby day in Springfield last week! It was two action-packed days of tailgating the House V. Senate Softball Game, casual networking, and engaging meetings with our incredible state leaders.

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Energy #storage is surging across the country, especially here in Illinois. Now, the U.S. has more than enough battery-making factories to meet the demand.

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#Farmers are recognizing the benefits of cohabitating with #solar energy and betting on it for reliable income. However, the federal administration is pulling support for farmers. @APNews and @grist dive in to find out what is going on.

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Spring is here and that means it’s time for lambscaping! Here is one cool way #agriculture and #solar are working together in harmony, hand in hoof.

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Congratulations to @JirehWorkforce and the Mark Raeder Forever Foundation on the launch of Illinois' newest equity-centered solar workforce program!

JIREH's new facility in Chicago will help countless students from disadvantaged backgrounds begin their solar careers!

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Interconnection queues are notorious for slowing down or stopping new energy from connecting to the grid. However, @ComEd and @SolarAccess are leading the nation with a new approach to interconnection that is connecting more projects to the grid faster.

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The Skokie Courthouse has completed its solar installation - the largest solar installation in Cook County! The solar panels help lower operating costs, allowing municipalities and governments to use tax dollars more responsibly.

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This homeowner has found a smarter way to keep the lights on during severe weather, and their story provides a glimpse into what the CRGA Act and energy storage can do for #Illinois residents and businesses. #solar #energystorage

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Storage continues to prove its value! In California, batteries allowed the grid to rely less on energy imported from other states and from “peaker” gas plants, which are quite expensive to operate, providing energy and savings. Read more on @FastCompany .
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Cristo Rey St. Martin is a great example of what solar panels can unlock for schools, businesses, organizations, and nonprofits. In 18 months since the school installed #solar , it has reduced its #electricity costs by more than $100,000!
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@CristoReySM is a great example of what solar panels can unlock. In the 18 months since installation, the 932 #solar panels have reduced its electricity costs by more than $100,000! This shows that solar is a great way to hedge against electricity prices.
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Today, we marked the largest on-site solar installation in Cook County history at the Skokie Courthouse.

Cleaner energy, lower costs and real progress toward our climate goals.

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Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs are coming to Illinois! Thanks to CRGA, this new technology will benefit all ratepayers and ensure proper compensation for anyone who opts-in to the #VPP program.

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Illinois community solar subscriptions are now more seamless! CRGA requires utilities to consolidate energy bills ("net crediting"), so community solar credits will always appear on monthly utility bills, even if a customer is on a payment plan.
Read more: https://t.co/BRXn9HVZDd

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Despite the federal government canceling funding for Solar for All, Illinois saved our state's program by passing CRGA, which continued funding, expanded the program, and added guardrails to ensure all #Illinois communities can access the benefits of #solar energy.

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The Williamsville Public Library and Museum is a perfect example of how to use taxpayer dollars responsibly. By investing in solar, the library has already saved significantly on #electricity costs and is projected to save up to $100,000 on #energy bills.

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CRGA increases the budget for Illinois' Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). What is the RPS, and how will this save consumers money? #solar #cleanenergy

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Mayor Peter Schwartzman is an expert on renewable energy and has used it to save taxpayers millions of dollars. From solar projects on municipal land to an energy aggregation program, Galesburg is a clean energy leader in Illinois. https://t.co/8wKIUXTmJ2

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To meet the historic levels of energy demand, we need to utilize every watt we’ve got, and #energyefficiency is a great way to improve the #energy generators we already utilize. CRGA strengthened IL energy efficiency standards to help address energy demand and lower energy bills.