The Illinois Finance Authority, in its role as Illinois’ Climate Bank, has released a Request for Information (RFI) for the Community Geothermal Planning + Pilots Program. This draft framework outlines a proposed two-phase approach to support planning and deployment of community-scale geothermal systems, with a focus on equitable access and emissions reductions.
Click below to open the document. Comments are due by 5:00 p.m. CT on September 22, 2025, and should be submitted to climatebank@il-fa.com.
Please visit our Community Geothermal Planning + Pilots program page for more information.