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Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan

Posted on February 21, 2018

The Illinois Power Agency issued its latest DRAFT Long Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan outlining its proposed rules for the implementation of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) Legislation that passed in December of 2016. The Illinois Commerce Commission...

The Off-Grid Tiny Home Revoluion…Local Style!

Posted on February 20, 2018

By Michelle Knox, President, WindSolarUSA, Inc. Tiny homes have become more popular as people look for portability/affordability in their homes allowing them greater flexibility in making life choices. Local electrical engineer, James Priester, decided to embark upon the journey of...

The Small Unsung Heroes of Solar Sing Their Songs

Posted on February 20, 2018

By Michelle Knox, President, WindSolarUSA, Inc. Many times, when we see photos of solar systems or hear stories of solar installations they are on large homes, commercial buildings or even positioned atop acres of fields, but such images fail...

SJR OP ED

Posted on February 20, 2018

Michelle Knox WindSolarUSA 217-825-4206 michelle@windsolarusa.com Illinois’ Governor Bruce Rauner has indicated he and his office continue to review the recently-released Clean Power Plan to determine if and how Illinois will meet its goals. This is a step in the right...

Sun Shines On Local Solar Business

Posted on February 20, 2018

Michelle Knox with Chef Michael Higgins atop the roof of the building housing Maldaners. PHOTO / COURTESY OF WINDSOLARUSA BY NAOMI VELAZQUEZ GREENE FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR Michelle Knox didn’t set out to be an expert on solar energy....