The Illinois Solar for All Program

The Illinois Solar for All program offers incentives for solar energy projects on residential properties occupied by low income residents and properties that house non-profits or public facilities that serve the needs of low income and environmental justice communities. The program also supports community solar projects that serve low income subscribers, encouraging development of these projects near their targeted subscribers and in environmental justice communities.

The incentives offered by the Illinois Solar for All Program come in the form of a 15-year contract to purchase the Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from Illinois Solar for All qualified projects. These REC contracts, which can only be held be an Illinois Solar for All Approved Vendor, are paid in-full upon energization. Approved Vendors for ILSfA undergo a rigorous vetting process to become an ILSfA Approved Vendor.

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Central Road Energy's Impact

Brownfields

CRE has been involved with the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), the legislation that enabled the Illinois Solar for All Program, since it's beginning. CRE successfully lobbied to include landfills in FEJA’s definition of brownfields. Brownfields are lands that are considered environmentally impaired and, therefore difficult to put back into productive use.

Illinois Solar for All Working Group

Following passage of FEJA in December 2016, a dedicated group of stakeholders from the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition formed the Illinois Solar for All Working Group. This open membership group includes experts on environmental justice, environmental advocacy, consumer protection, the solar business, low-income solar policy, energy efficiency, job training, program design, and other areas, all dedicated to the implementation of the Illinois Solar for All Program.  CRE has and will continue to be an active member in this important advocacy group.