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Eco · Renewable energy · published 2026-08-20 · via Inside Climate News

Illinois Becomes Hotbed for Virtual Power Plants as New Law Takes Effect

Solrite Energy is launching a virtual power plant program in Illinois, offering households battery storage for $20 per month and using those batteries to support the grid. The move comes after Illinois passed a law mandating utilities to develop such programs. Illinois is now among several states where virtual power plants are rapidly expanding.

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