# Illinois Power Agency Advances Renewable Energy Procurement

The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) commemorates five years since the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) was enacted, marking significant progress in expanding renewable energy procurement and equity-focused clean energy initiatives across Illinois. Since 2021, IPA has conducted competitive procurement events supporting 61 utility-scale renewable projects including wind, solar, and brownfield solar totaling 912 MW energized and 7,400 MW under development. The Illinois Shines solar incentive program has facilitated over 90,000 on-site and community solar projects totaling more than 3,500 MW, while the Illinois Solar for All program has expanded to support over 3,600 projects representing nearly 110 MW for income-eligible households and environmental justice communities.

- Procurement professionals should note the ongoing opportunities in utility-scale renewable energy projects driven by CEJA mandates through 2026.
- Contractors specializing in solar and wind energy development can leverage Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All programs to engage in community and equity-focused solar projects.
- The IPA’s procurement activities emphasize equity accountability and environmental justice, indicating a strategic priority for vendors to align proposals with these goals.
- Organizations involved in renewable energy infrastructure should consider Illinois a key market for growth given the scale and diversity of projects under development and energized.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Illinois Power Agency (IPA)

### Sources
- [PRESS RELEASE: Illinois Power Agency Celebrates Five Years of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act](https://ipa.illinois.gov/announcements/press-release--illinois-power-agency-celebrates-five-years-of-th0.html) - IL