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Making History: The results of Illinois’ first solar lottery

April 15, 2019 jjones community solar, solar, solar power

By Christina Uzzo CUB Environmental Outreach Coordinator  In a first in state history, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) held a lottery to determine which proposed solar projects would receive funding through a new state program called the “Adjustable Block Program.” Hundreds of projects won funding, including 112 community solar projects…...

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Future looks bright for solar in Illinois

June 30, 2017 Samantha community solar, CUB volunteer, Updates

By Martin Manov, CUB volunteer The state’s new Community Solar program offers a bright and clean future for Illinois. I, for one, have always been a strong advocate for clean energy and sustainability—and I’m not alone. “Going green” is a good investment, because it can lower energy costs and help…...

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What is the Future Energy Jobs Act? CUB analyzes Illinois’ biggest energy legislation in years

March 22, 2017 mkulling ComEd, community solar, Consumer Victories, EDF, Efficiency, Electric bills, Energy, energy efficiency, Exelon, legislation, solar, Updates

The Illinois General Assembly has passed the Future Energy Jobs Act, one of the most significant pieces of energy legislation in the past 20 years. CUB members should know about this new law. What is it?  The Future Energy Jobs Act (Senate Bill 2814) is a compromise bill that was…...

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Send a message now: Support community solar!

April 11, 2016 jchilsen community solar, Renewable Energy, solar

CUB put out an emergency e-mail today to spark Illinoisans to send messages to Springfield in support of solar power. Last year, state regulators updated Illinois’ Community Solar Standard. The standard opens the door for entire neighborhoods to enjoy the money-saving benefits of solar energy—even families who can’t afford solar…...

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