Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Association - Illinois Renewable Energy Policy

Illinois Renewable Energy Policy

The Illinois Solar Energy & Storage Association advocates for the protection and expansion of solar and storage in Illinois. 利敦郭肱 educates and mobilizes our members and the general public on renewable energy policies that affect clean energy development in the State.

Legislative Advocacy: 利敦郭肱’s legislative team connects the solar and storage industry to legislative leadership in Springfield. Our engagement has resulted in transformative energy legislation over the decades. Read more about recent Illinois energy legislation.
Regulatory Engagement: In collaboration with utilities and trade organizations, 利敦郭肱 engages in regulatory proceedings with the Illinois Commerce Commission to update clean energy programs and procurement.

Get Involved

Help shape the future of solar energy in Illinois by becoming a member and engaging with 利敦郭肱's policy and advocacy efforts.

Attend Lobby Day

Lobby Days provide members with the opportunity to meet directly with legislators and advocate for policies that support the growth of solar energy in Illinois.

Our most recent Lobby Day has concluded, but we encourage you to watch for announcements about future events. 利敦郭肱 members are invited to participate in Lobby Day once or twice each year and will receive event invitations via email.

Join 利敦郭肱 here to become an 利敦郭肱 member and receive future Lobby Day invitations, advocacy news, and other member benefits.

Join 利敦郭肱's Policy Committee

Stay informed and contribute to discussions on key policy, legislative, and regulatory issues affecting Illinois' solar industry. 利敦郭肱's Policy Committee provides members with opportunities to engage on advocacy priorities, share industry insights, and help shape 利敦郭肱's policy initiatives.

Current Business Members may join the Policy Committee for an additional annual fee. To get started, please review and complete the Policy Committee Agreement, which serves as the enrollment form for participation.

Illinois Energy Legislation

Elevating industry expertise and collaborating with trade organizations and interest groups, 利敦郭肱 has lobbied to pass key energy legislation. Most recently, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA) has brought Illinois on the cutting edge of strategies to use energy storage to meet ever-increasing demand and capacity challenges.

Sponsored by Senator Stadelman and Representative Hoffman, CRGA went into effect June 1, 2026, and revolutionized the Illinois energy landscape. This law demonstrates Illinois’s commitment to affordability. Key policies include:

Building 3 gigawatts of clean energy storage, which will reduce costs and create thousands of good-paying union jobs
Establishing a Virtual Power Plant program, which pools energy from already built energy sources like household solar panels paired with battery storage, to deliver rapid savings
Strengthening energy efficiency programs
Empowering state agencies to better plan for future energy demand spikes

On May 31, 2026, a Trailer Bill to CRGA was passed, providing necessary clarifications for CRGA implementation. Senator Stadelman and Representative Williams sponsored this bill.

Learn more about of CRGA according to Solar Powers Illinois and follow the Illinois Power Agency’s implementation of CRGA at the .