The Program’s new case study spotlights Gragg Street Farm, a veteran-owned small farm and farmers market staple in Centralia, Illinois, that achieved energy reliability for its farm operations and gained peace of mind for their family and care of their livestock through an Illinois Shines Small Distributed Generation Project. This Illinois Shines case study details how the rural family farm, facing rising utility costs and recurring weather-related power outages, found relief through Illinois Shines incentives, support, and their Approved Vendor, allowing the family to cut monthly electricity bills in half. The study offers insights for homeowners, farming households, and small businesses interested in learning how solar and storage can address both affordability and reliability through Illinois Shines.
Read the full case study here.
Through its case study series, the Program shares real-world examples of successful projects participating in Illinois Shines to illustrate the opportunities and positive community and economic impacts clean energy projects bring to Illinois. To view past case studies, please visit the Success Spotlights page on the Program website.