26% Federal Tax Credit Extended

26% Federal Tax Credit Extended

The 26% Federal Investment Tax Credit for going solar was extended on December 27, 2020 to last until 2023. Previously, the ITC was scheduled to drop from 26% to 22% on January 1, 2021 and then drop to 0% for residential systems in 2022. This extension, rolled into...
Ameren Must Restore Net Metering

Ameren Must Restore Net Metering

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— On December 2, Illinois Commerce Commission ordered Ameren Illinois to restore full net metering to small business and residential customers that have had solar installed since October 2, 2020. This decision comes after Ameren claimed that it has...
Stateline Solar Installs for Dane County Facility

Stateline Solar Installs for Dane County Facility

VERONA, Wis.— Dane County Consolidated Food Service is now among the many businesses and governmental agencies to make the switch to solar energy. Dane County Consolidated Food Service is responsible for providing 4,000 meals daily to local county facilities, such as...
Jo Daviess County Board Adopts Climate Change Resolution

Jo Daviess County Board Adopts Climate Change Resolution

GALENA, Ill— On October 13, 2020, the Jo Daviess County Board passed a resolution to support the development of a Jo Daviess County climate change action plan. This plan, designed to protect and enhance the quality of life for the current and future generations in Jo...
Ameren Threatens Net Metering in Illinois

Ameren Threatens Net Metering in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— Ameren, an Illinois based utility company that services over 2.4 million electric customers, filed a letter with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) on October 2. Their letter stated that Ameren will no longer provide full net metering to new...