Illinois Expanded Community Solar for 2026-27. Here's What Municipalities and Landowners Should Know.

In February 2026, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the Illinois Power Agency's 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. The headline number: 1,000 MW of new Illinois Shines

Community Solar, Explained: How It Works, Who Qualifies, and What You Actually Save

Most people know about rooftop solar panels. Fewer realize you can benefit from solar energy without installing anything on your property — no panels, no permits, no upfront cost. That’s the idea behind community solar, and it’s one of the fastest-growing ways Americans are accessing clean energy.