Leading global battery technology company KORE Power chooses Buckeye, AZ as the site for its 1 million-square-foot facility, building the first U.S.-owned lithium-ion battery plant in the United States. Read the full story.

Alexander County's population dropped more than any other county in the US, but a future port is bringing hope to Cairo, IL and making the most of its location at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Read the full story.

The solar industry in Illinois made a huge leap forward for continued growth with the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which made Illinois a national leader in fighting climate change, supporting renewables, and supporting equitable investment. Read the full story.