Illinois Shines Timeline Replaced with New Going Solar Flyer
The Illinois Shines timeline on the Illinois ABP website has been replaced with the “Going Solar: Your Guide to Illinois Shines” flyer. The Going Solar flyer is designed as a customer friendly resource Approved Vendors and Designees can use to help explain to customers the steps and timeline for participating in the Adjustable Block Program. […]
Large Distributed Generation, Group A, Block 5 Now Closed
Group A Large Distributed Generation (DG) Block 5 was closed as of March 29, 2022 at 11:59 PM Central Prevailing Time. The Program Administrator announced on March 22, 2022 that Group A Large DG Block 5 had reached capacity. As outlined in Section 1(B) of the Program Guidebook, once the allocated capacity of a block has been reached, […]
FAQ Posted on Production Meter Failure on an ABP System
A new FAQ regarding the failure of a production meter on an ABP system has been posted on the ABP website.
REQUEST FOR STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK: Publishing Community Solar Application Project Information from Projects Selected Through Waitlist Capacity Allocation Process
The Illinois Power Agency seeks feedback on publishing community solar application project information from projects selected through the waitlist capacity allocation process. The request for feedback is linked here. The deadline for feedback is next Friday, April 1st.
Large Distributed Generation, Group A, Block 5 Soft Close
On March 22nd, 2022 an application was submitted that exceeded the 42.90 MW of available capacity in Large Distributed Generation, Group A, Block 5. As outlined in Section 1(B) of the Program Guidebook, once the allocated capacity of a block has been reached, the block will remain open until the earlier of seven calendar days […]
The IPA files 2022 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission
On March 21, 2022, the Illinois Power Agency filed the 2022 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission. To access the Plan, click here. The 2022 Long Term Plan is filed in ICC Docket 22-0231.
Prevailing Wage Hub added to Illinois ABP Website
A page focused on information for prevailing wage compliance has been added to the Illinois Adjustable Block Program (ABP) website. The page serves as a resource providing an overview of how prevailing wage is applicable to the Program, has links to additional resources, and contact details from the Illinois Department of Labor to help Approved […]
ComEd Removes 110% Cap from Net Metering Requirements
Previously, customers participating in ComEd’s customer net metering program were only able to install a distributed generation system or enroll in a community solar subscription up to 110% of that customer’s most recent 12 months of energy usage. If a customer had less than 12 months of historical usage, the system or subscription size was […]
FAQ Providing Additional Guidance on Completing Disclosure Forms Posted
A new FAQ providing additional guidance on completing Disclosure Forms has been posted to the Illinois ABP website. This FAQ provides direction on the method or formula for calculating payments throughout the term of the subscription, the effect of incomplete information or errors, and including attachments or additional data. If you have any questions regarding […]
FAQ Regarding the Substitution of Waitlisted Traditional Community Solar Projects Posted
A new FAQ regarding the substitution of waitlisted Traditional Community Solar projects has been posted to the Illinois ABP website. This FAQ features clarifications for substituting such projects both before and after they are submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission.