Solar and Storage Industry Applauds Illinois Legislature for Passing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act 

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today the Illinois legislature passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, a bill that will help Illinois families and businesses save $13 billion on their electricity bills over 20 years. The bill now goes to Governor Pritzker for his action.

Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, said the following in response to today’s vote:

“Illinois leaders are showing what it means to take charge of our energy future. The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act is a blueprint for how to meet growing electricity demand while keeping costs down and building a stronger, more resilient grid. By investing in solar, storage, and a forward-looking Virtual Power Plant program, this bill will create good jobs and empower Illinois families and businesses. The solar and storage industry urges Governor Pritzker to sign it into law so other states look to Illinois as proof that smart policy can deliver affordability, reliability, and clean energy growth all at once.”

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