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Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund

The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EE RLF) provides flexible financing solutions to support energy efficiency and clean energy projects in Illinois. The program offers Bridge Loans to cover gaps between project completion and disbursement of federal or state incentives and Co-Lending/Participation Loads to support longer-term project financing. The fund is administered by the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) and capitalized through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. 

 

Other Federal or State Agency Opportunities

IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Programs 

Equitable Energy Future Grant Program: Provides front-loaded funding of up to $1 million to support development of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, businesses, community organizations, and job creation benefitting historically disadvantaged populations. Rolling application period. 

IL Power Agency Solar Programs 

Illinois Solar for All Illinois Shines
Illinois Solar for all is a State incentive program that brings the benefits of solar energy to income-eligible households, non-profit organizations, and public facilities. Eligible participants can receive affordable solar installations, subscribe to community solar projects, and save money on electric bills. 

Illinois Shines is a State incentive program that supports the development of new solar projects. Illinosi Shines incentives make installing solar more affordable and offer other ways to save without solar installations, like subscribing to community solar projects. 

There are no income qualifications for this Program. 

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