Illinois Economic Development

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Banking Growth

WVPA awarded 10 grants totaling $80,000 for local growth and site readiness as part of its new economic development program supporting local communities.

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Co-op Mode

A plain patch of parched grass may one day bloom with bustling buildings thanks partly to electric cooperatives plotting the way.

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Charging Ahead for the Top 5 of ’25 and Beyond

Economic development has changed significantly over the past decade. Fortunately, we and our member distribution cooperatives remain flexible to nimbly respond in ways that best serve our vibrant communities – including the changes coming our way in 2025 and beyond.

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Forward Fast

Based on publicly announced information, towns and cities served by our member co-ops gained 2,344 committed new jobs, more than 257 megawatts in committed new load growth, and $12.5 billion in committed capital investments in the next decade.

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