Illinois Renewable Energy Policy

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

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Current Bills

Legislation	Outcome	Chief Sponsor	Title/Description
SB 25	Passed	Sen. Steve Stadelman & Rep. Jay Hoffman	Known as the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, or CRGA, this bill passed on October 30, 2025. CRGA’s 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 Learn more about this legislation on Solar Powers Illinois and read the full bill here.

Get Involved

Help shape the future of solar energy in Illinois by engaging with ISEA'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 keep an eye out for announcements about future events. As soon as the next Lobby Day is scheduled, details will be shared with members and posted here.

Stay Tuned for Upcoming Lobby Day Opportunities

Join the Policy Committee

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

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