Energize your future.

We use energy every day to power our homes and businesses and stay connected with the world around us. How we produce and use that energy is changing.

Illinois, like much of the country, is undergoing an energy transition. Wind, solar, geothermal and other renewable energy sources are becoming more affordable and reliable. This transition is opening new opportunities for households, farms, and local communities to take a more active role in how their energy is sourced and managed.

Renewable energy helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change, while increasing local energy independence and long-term energy affordability. A mix of energy sources is needed for a strong, reliable grid.

Whether you live in a rural or urban area, the energy transition will shape the way we all live and work for decades to come.

Extension is here to help. 

We’ve created educational tools and resources–including our Homeowner’s Guide to Solar, energy planning resources, and energy efficiency and safety tips to help individuals, local governments, and organizations make informed energy decisions. 

Need more information? Contact Extension staff. 

Our staff are available to meet to answer your questions directly. We can provide answers on a variety of topics such as:

• Solar incentives
• Landowner questions
• Permitting processes
• Land use questions
• Partnership referral
• Community impacts