Illinois Shines Launches New Cycle with 800 MW of Solar Power and a Focus on Inclusion
The Illinois Shines program (Adjustable Block Program), managed by the Illinois Power Agency, has kicked off its 2025–26 cycle with a remarkable addition of 800 megawatts in new solar capacity. This expansion supports both distributed generation and community solar...
Community Solar Gains Ground Across the U.S.
Across the United States, community solar continues to expand, giving more people—including renters and landowners—the opportunity to benefit from clean energy. States like New York, Minnesota, and Illinois are leading the charge. In New York alone, over 1,100...
The Big Moment for Community Solar in 2025
Community solar in the U.S. is receiving a major boost in 2025 thanks to expanded public programs like the EPA’s “Solar for All” initiative and policy support from the Inflation Reduction Act. Several states—including Minnesota, Illinois, New York, and Maryland—are...