Release of System Design Best Practices Information on Illinois Shines
In an effort to help customers better understand the technical specifications of their systems, the Illinois Shines Program Administrator has released a Best Practices for System Design and Evaluating Proposals page on the Illinois Shines website. This page explains tilt and azimuth, ranges and averages for each among systems in the Program, and additional factors […]
Illinois Power Agency Releases Draft Second Revised Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan for Public Review and Comment
The Illinois Power Agency (“Agency”) has released the draft Second Revised Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan for public review and comment. Second Revised Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan: Cover Letter and Hearing Notice Draft Plan Appendices Redline comparison of the draft Second Revised Plan to the First Revised Plan The Agency welcomes public comments on […]
Comments on Draft REC Contract Amendments Posted
Pursuant to ICC Order dated May 27, 2021, REC contract amendments to implement payment deferrals for DY2021- 2022 are to be developed in consultation with stakeholders and REC contract counterparties. On July 30, 2021, the Illinois Power Agency published the request for stakeholder comments regarding the Draft REC Contract Amendments. Responses were due on August 12, 2021. The four comments […]
Stakeholder Workshop Presentation and Recording Now Available
On March 3, 2021, the Illinois Power Agency (“Agency”) filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission (”ICC”) for the reopening of Docket No. 19-0995, the proceeding related to the Revised Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. This filing demonstrated that the available renewable portfolio standard (“RPS”) budget for the 2021-2022 delivery year (“DY2021-2022”) could face […]
REMINDER: Stakeholder Workshop Related to REC Contract Payment Deferral Mechanism for DY 2021-2022 is Tomorrow, August 5
On March 3, 2021, the Illinois Power Agency (“Agency”) filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission (”ICC”) for the reopening of Docket No. 19-0995, the proceeding related to the Revised Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. This filing demonstrated that due to the widespread project energization delays that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, the available […]
Request for Stakeholder Comments – Draft Payment Deferral Contract Amendments
On March 3, 2021, the Illinois Power Agency (“Agency”) filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission (”ICC”) for the reopening of Docket No. 19-0995, the proceeding related to the Revised Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. This filing demonstrated that due to the widespread project energization delays that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, the available […]
Payment Deferral Mechanism and REC Contract Amendment Stakeholder Workshop
The Illinois Power Agency has scheduled a stakeholder workshop related to a REC Contract payment deferral mechanism for delivery year 2021-2022. Please see this announcement for details.
Signature Bundling for Community Solar Disclosure Forms Available
The Program Administrator has released a new feature to facilitate e-signatures on Community Solar Disclosure Forms generated through the ABP Portal for situations where one potential nonresidential subscriber has multiple accounts each requiring a separate disclosure form. The feature is only for nonresidential customers and it will allow Approved Vendors and Designees to bundle Community […]
Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan Workshop 3 Request for Comments
The Illinois Power Agency (“IPA” or “Agency”) has issued Request for Comments #3 to solicit stakeholder feedback as the Agency prepares to release the draft of the second Revised Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (“Long-Term Plan”). This Request for Comments covers topics discussed at the July 13, 2021 Long-Term Plan Workshop 3 held by the […]
Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan Workshop 2 Request for Comments
The Illinois Power Agency (“IPA” or “Agency”) has issued Request for Comments #2 to solicit stakeholder feedback as the Agency prepares to release the draft of the second Revised Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (“Long-Term Plan”). This Request for Comments covers topics discussed at the July 7, 2021 Long-Term Plan Workshop 2 held by the […]