Washington Post: The next money crop for farmers: Solar panels
Across the flatlands of Illinois, a new crop is rising among the traditional waves of grain as farmers increasingly make the same calculation: Hundreds have applied to host acres of solar panels on their property. Read the full story.
Chicago Sun-Times editorial: Illinois could be a leader in clean energy. Let’s not screw it up
Illinois added 1,308 solar jobs last year. But as things stand, we'll fail to reach our goal of getting 25 percent of our energy from renewable sources by 2025. It’s time for the Legislature to step in. Read the full editorial.
WTTW: Illinois Defies National Trend by Adding 1,300 Solar Jobs in 2018
Illinois saw a significant increase in solar jobs in 2018, according to the latest National Solar Jobs Census. The recently proposed Path to 100 Act aims to keep Illinois' clean energy success going. Read the full story.
Capitol News Illinois: Green energy group announces plan to move Illinois toward 100 percent renewab
State Rep. Will Davis, a Hazel Crest Democrat, plans to introduce legislation in the next two weeks that would move Illinois toward 100 percent renewable energy. Read the full story.
