IGEN Community Colleges

04/20/2026

Coming down from a high last week, at the IGEN Annual Conference at and Clark Community College. Lots of great speakers, resources to share and networking opportunities for community college folks. Thanks again to Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program, Community Solar Authority, Dimension Energy, and Illinois Shines for your support!

04/10/2026

Clean is advancing!

It’s just one month, but it’s a sign of where the U.S. is headed as renewable energy — namely solar — surges onto the grid.

03/26/2026

It's a good time to drive EV and to decarbonize.

The Iran War’s impact on energy prices is spurring people around the world to abandon fossil fuels in favor of cheaper electric alternatives.

01/23/2026

This is pretty cool news! Way to go Heartland Community College!

01/14/2026

Great work Elevate and great opportunities in Illinois with !

Thanks to strong state policy, Illinois is a leader on solar installations. That’s creating a lot of job opportunities — and young people are taking…

01/14/2026

It is happening faster than expected. Thanks to the World Meteorological Association for continuing to track this data for humanity.

01/05/2026

This is great news, a nice way to start the new year! It's a win-win-win for the Waukegan community, the school district and jobs in !

A new 9.1-MW solar array will help residents of Waukegan, Illinois, reduce energy bills. State incentives for low-income solar made the project possible.

12/18/2025

Excited to accept a Leadership Award from the Alliance for Clean Transportation for Workforce Development on behalf of the Illinois Community College Board and Community Colleges for the Rev Up EVs at Community Colleges initiative.

12/02/2025

🚗⚡ Thinking about going electric? A reminder that Illinois EPA’s EV Rebate Program has $14 million available for rebates this fiscal year.

Updated program features include:
• Vehicle price cap: $80,000
• Rebate amounts: $2,000 per eligible EV ($4,000 for low-income applicants)
• Updated income cap and low-income definition
• A longer 180-day window to apply after purchase

Learn more and sign up for updates: https://bit.ly/3NSRUqQ

12/02/2025

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