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Monday, January 29, 2024
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering a FREE Pre-Apprenticeship program in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties designed to provide on the job training and essential trade skills.
Friday, August 4, 2023
Project increases access to clean and renewable energy, creates savings for customers
Friday, May 20, 2022
The Trajectory Energy Partners team held a team retreat recently at the Gar Creek Solar site in Kankakee, IL.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
ComEd announced the launch of a community solar project in Kankakee County that offers qualified ComEd customers throughout northern Illinois access to solar energy and savings of up to $1,000 annually on their electricity bills for a three-year subscription term. The Gar Creek solar project will serve up to 600 customers, and applications will be accepted through April 15 at ComEd.com/GiveARay. The project is owned by Fosler Solar, a Babcock & Wilcox company in Freeport, Ill., and was developed by Trajectory Energy Partners of Illinois.
Monday, August 24, 2020
As solar developments emerge across Kankakee County and the state, small businesses and residents now have the opportunity to contract with approved vendors of the Illinois Shines program to offset their electric costs and support the State of Illinois’ ambitious renewable energy goals. With a Community Solar subscription, qualified users are able to participate in renewable energy generation and energy cost savings, even if they are unable to have an on‐site system at their home or business.
