Wind and Solar Facility Law

On January 27, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker signed P.A. 102-1123 into law. The law preempts county authority to enact local ordinances that prohibit wind and solar projects. This page is intended to serve as a resource for county officials and other interested parties seeking information about the law and the impact it has on counties and local communities.

ISACo Wind and Solar Facility Task Force

ISACo created a Wind and Solar Facility Task Force to focus on wind and solar siting and zoning issues. The intention of the Wind and Solar Facility Task Force is not to work toward repealing P.A. 102-1123, but to discuss and collect policy recommendations to provide counties with more flexibility when complying with the law. Questions about the Task Force should be directed toward Legislative Advocacy and Research Manager Nekya Hall at nhall@isacoil.org.

Task Force Membership

Pamela Althoff, Chair (McHenry County)

Matt Asselmeier (Kendall County)

Bill Atkins (Tazewell County)

Mavis Bates (Kane County)

Julie Berkowicz (Will County)

Molly Berns (Sangamon County)

Troy Krup (Winnebago County)

Judy Ogalla (Will County)

Meta Mueller (Will County)

Eric Rasmussen (Grundy County)

Katie Deane-Schlottman (Will County)