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Missed the federal solar tax credit? Learn why residential solar still makes sense for Central Illinois homeowners looking to lock in predictable energy costs.

Learn how Sun Collectors’ Merry + Bright tradition supports local families each Christmas through employee giving, community partnerships, and heart.

Major solar incentive and policy changes are coming to Illinois in 2026 — and these updates will impact residential, commercial, and agricultural energy systems across Central Illinois.

To help community members make informed decisions before the new rules take effect, Sun Collectors is hosting a free, expert-led webinar on the 2026 Illinois solar changes.

Illinois just doubled its solar program capacity! Learn how this expansion helps maximize federal tax credits (ITC), lower energy costs, and strengthen Illinois’ power grid.

If you’ve been thinking about going solar, you’ve probably heard about the federal solar tax credit that currently covers 30% of installation costs. But what happens when those credits expire after 2025?

Delays with your solar install? Don’t miss 2025 tax credits. Sun Collectors can help complete your project fast and correctly. Contact us today!

Go solar in Central Illinois this October & get a FREE Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 + SolarSaga 200W panel ($1,500 value). Limited-time Sun Collectors offer!

If you live in Central Illinois, you’ve likely felt it—Ameren Illinois rates are increasing fast, and your electricity bill may be double what it was last year. From Peoria to Bloomington-Normal and beyond, homeowners are stressed, budgets are stretched, and relief feels out of reach.

Join us for a free, no-pressure info session to learn, ask questions and find out if going solar could reduce your monthly energy costs. We’ll break down recent electricity rate increases, from the impact of new and upcoming legislation on the energy industry to the race to claim federal solar incentives before they are gone … Continue reading Electric Bill Blues: Free Info Session w/ Live Q&A

President Trump’s July 2025 executive order aims to cut key solar tax credits and clean energy subsidies. Here’s how Illinois homeowners can still take advantage of solar incentives—and why local solar power remains a smart investment.