
This effectively makes projects that previously did not pencil, much more tantalizing for financiers – and many of the projects that were tabled in the past can now be built at no cost to the customer with savings in year 1. This is another example of how utilities, governments, and the solar industry can work together to provide well paying jobs while reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.
We can expect Illinois to climb up the ladder of renewable energy production. It is currently ranked 37th in the US with 6.6% of electricity production coming from renewables. If they attain their goal, they will be well on their way to becoming one of the greenest states in the country.