IGEN fosters collaboration among community colleges in Illinois to and their partners to drive the growth of the clean energy economy and green workforce.
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!
In a first, renewables beat natural gas on US grid last month 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 Solution to Soaring Gas Prices? For Some, It’s Going Electric 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
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Illinois’ booming solar sector entices young job seekers 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…
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 !
How community solar turned a Superfund site into savings in Illinois 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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