Energy & technology

Switched Source raised over $17 million to expand Phase-EQ manufacturing, with possible Chicago Grid Capacity gains and key limits.

Illinois Energy Jobs face losses after federal policy changes, while apprenticeships, grid work, and storage offer measured openings.

Large Load Interconnection is testing Illinois grid planning as data centers raise upgrade-cost, queue, and cost-allocation questions.

Storage procurement in Illinois has begun under CRGA, with 600 MW approved and planning deadlines that may shape reliability and costs.

Supply chain risks could slow Illinois energy deployment as battery materials, EV incentives, and grid needs meet U.S.-China tensions.

U.S. Solar Growth slowed after 2025, raising questions for Illinois renewable targets, storage plans, local jobs, and grid reliability.

Illinois Distributed Energy progress under CRGA, covering storage targets, solar applications, tariffs, rebates, and planning limits.

Grid Test Beds show why advanced energy hardware can pass trials yet still face queue, cost, permitting, and standards barriers.