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Illinois steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024

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Illinois implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

Since 2010, the state has adopted at least an additional 33 clean energy-related policies.

In 2024, Vermont led the nation with nine new measures, while Minnesota and six others states did not adopt any.

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on energy-related incentives and regulations across the United States. It is managed by the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University and offers one of the most detailed collections of data on renewable energy and energy efficiency programs.

DSIRE tracks programs offered by federal, state, and local governments, as well as those provided by investor-owned utilities and larger municipal or cooperative utilities. The database includes summaries of incentives available in U.S. territories and details a wide range of support tools—from tax incentives, grants, loans, and rebates to industry recruitment efforts and performance-based incentives.

In addition to financial incentives, DSIRE covers regulatory and policy information related to clean energy adoption. These include building energy codes, public benefit funds, appliance and equipment efficiency standards, and energy requirements for public buildings. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, businesses, and consumers seeking to understand and access clean energy opportunities nationwide.

The database is limited to incentives and policies offered by investor-owned utilities across the U.S., along with electric cooperatives and municipal utilities that serve more than 30,000 customers.

New Renewable Energy Incentives by State
State20242023% Change
Alabama191711.8%
Alaska16156.7%
Arizona51502%
Arkansas25244.2%
California1581514.6%
Colorado103985.1%
Connecticut46444.5%
Delaware31303.3%
District of Columbia20200%
Florida75707.1%
Georgia373215.6%
Guam4333.3%
Hawaii30293.4%
Idaho34326.3%
Illinois68654.6%
Indiana61585.2%
Iowa46444.5%
Kansas12120%
Kentucky332626.9%
Louisiana252119%
Maine302330.4%
Maryland72694.3%
Massachusetts79763.9%
Michigan514513.3%
Minnesota1311310%
Mississippi242114.3%
Missouri58571.8%
Montana282512%
Nebraska19190%
Nevada25244.2%
New Hampshire43422.4%
New Jersey50492%
New Mexico41402.5%
New York95923.3%
North Carolina69639.5%
North Dakota161414.3%
Northern Mariana Islands330%
Ohio36352.9%
Oklahoma31310%
Oregon101983.1%
Pennsylvania61601.7%
Puerto Rico111010%
Rhode Island322910.3%
South Carolina39382.6%
South Dakota20195.3%
Tennessee171330.8%
Texas1151131.8%
Utah28273.7%
Vermont706114.8%
Virgin Islands9728.6%
Virginia45442.3%
Washington83812.5%
West Virginia880%
Wisconsin50476.4%
Wyoming18175.9%

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