Community Solar Capacity Allocation Updates
On December 14, 2021, the Program Administrator published pro rata capacity allocations for Approved Vendors of waitlisted Community Solar projects as result of the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662 or “CEJA”). As indicated in the “How does the Community Solar waitlist capacity allocation process operate FAQ”, Approved Vendors may […]
Illinois ABP Reopening – Now Accepting Applications December 14, 2021
Today, December 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM Central Prevailing Time, the ABP portal will reopen for applications, reflecting updates from the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662 or “CEJA”). The project application CSV functionality will be available on Friday December 16, 2021. As a result of CEJA, the Program now […]
Final 2021 REC Delivery Contracts and Program Reopening Webinar Materials Posted
As a result of the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662), a substantial refresh of the Adjustable Block Program REC contract has been completed. The two 2021 REC Delivery Contracts and redline versions comparing the contracts to previous versions of the contract have been posted to the ABP website. For clarification on […]
Revised ABP Program Guidebook & Upcoming Webinar on 12/13
Updated Program Guidebook The Program Administrator announces the release of a revised version of the Program Guidebook. Modifications to the Guidebook were guided by several stakeholder feedback processes, which were held in response to the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662). The revised Program Guidebook has been updated from the […]
Traditional Community Solar Waitlist Allocation Process FAQ Posted
A new FAQ regarding the capacity allocation process for waitlisted Traditional Community Solar projects has been posted on the ABP website. This FAQ features clarifications on the allocation process, minimum and maximum allocation amounts, and requirements regarding transfer of allocations.
Comments on Second Draft of 2021 REC Delivery Contracts Posted
As a result of the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662), a substantial refresh of the Adjustable Block Program REC contracts is being conducted. On November 19, 2021, the Illinois Power Agency published a request for stakeholder comments regarding the Second Drafts of the 2021 REC Delivery Contracts. Responses were due on December 2, 2021. […]
Program Guidebook Release by December 10, 2021 and Reopening Webinar December 13, 2021
In advance of the ABP reopening on December 14, 2021, the Program Administrator plans to release an updated Program Guidebook by December 10, 2021, to communicate various Program changes due to the enactment of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662). As previously announced, the Program Administrator will host a webinar on December […]
ABP Waitlisted Small DG and Large DG Projects – REC Pricing and Prevailing Wage Notice Sent November 23, 2021
On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the Program Administrator sent notice via email to all Approved Vendors with projects on the Small DG and Large DG waitlists regarding updated REC pricing and prevailing wage requirements that stem from the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662). This notice included a deadline of […]
FAQ Posted on What is Prevailing Wage and How Does it Apply to ABP Applications
A new FAQ regarding prevailing wage requirements and how they apply to ABP applications has been posted on the ABP website.
ABP REC Pricing for Reopening on December 14, 2021 Now Published
As authorized under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662), the Adjustable Block Program will reopen to project applications on December 14, 2021. REC pricing for this new Program capacity has been developed consistent with the Act’s requirements, and block reopening REC prices have been published on the ABP website. Please note that […]