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Illinois — New legislation signed by Gox. Pat Quinn now requires up to $30 million worth of solar power to be added into the energy grid in Illinois. Gov. Quinn says the legislation provides for cleaner, cheaper energy.
The new legislation will now require Illinois Power Agencies to purchase solar power, which will meet a portion of the state’s power demand.
Part of the legislation will also residents with solar panels to sell their excess electricity back to the grid.
The Department of Energy has estimated this legislation has the potential to create thousands of jobs.
The law takes effect immediately.