Requests for Stakeholder Feedback
The Illinois Power Agency has released the following two requests for stakeholder feedback. Project Selection for Future Community Solar Blocks REC Pricing for Future Adjustable Block Program Blocks Each document provides background on the request and poses a number of questions for stakeholder input. Responses are requested by December 21, 2020 and instructions for how […]
Adjustable Block Program Document Release Announcement
The Illinois Power Agency is pleased to announce to announce the finalization and release of revised versions of the following Adjustable Block Program documents: Adjustable Block Program Guidebook Adjustable Block Program Community Solar Marketing Guidelines Illinois Shines Community Solar Informational Brochure (Both English and Spanish versions) The Agency also announces details for a revised edition […]
Group A Small DG Block 2 capacity reached
Block 2 for the Group A Small Distributed Generation (“DG”) project category (i.e., DG projects up to and including 10 kW AC) has been filled. Block 2 will remain open for 7 calendar days per the soft-close provision in Section 6.3.2 of the Revised Long-Term Plan approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission on February 18, […]
Group B Small DG Block 2 closed
Group B Small DG Block 2 is closed as of November 16, 2020 at 5:00 PM Central Prevailing Time and Group B Small DG Block 3 is now open. The Program Administrator announced on November 10, 2020 that Group B Small DG Block 2 had reached capacity. Per Section 6.3.2 of the Revised Long-Term Plan, […]
Register now for ABP Webinar – December 9, 2020
The Program Administrator will be holding an informational webinar for ABP Approved Vendors, Designees, and other interested stakeholders on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM Central. The Program Administrator encourages stakeholders to attend this webinar to learn more about Program requirements and what is next for the Program. Topics to be discussed on the […]
Group B Small DG Block 2 capacity reached
Block 2 for the Group B Small Distributed Generation (“DG”) project category (i.e., DG projects up to and including 10 kW AC) has been filled. Block 2 will remain open for 7 calendar days per the soft-close provision in Section 6.3.2 of the Revised Long-Term Plan approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission on February 18, […]
FAQ Posted regarding how the REC contract manages rounding of RECs and underdelivered RECs after a drawdown event
A new FAQ regarding how the REC contract manages rounding of RECs and undelivered RECs after a drawdown event has been posted here.
Revised DG Marketing Guidelines Reminder – Grace Period Ends October 31, 2020
The revised Adjustable Block Program Distributed Generation Marketing Guidelines were published on September 16, 2020. These revised guidelines apply to all distributed generation sales and marketing activity from that date forward. Approved Vendors and those operating on their behalf are expected to be familiar with all changes and adhere to all requirements outlined in the revised guidelines. […]
Designee Registration Follow Up Questions from October 23, 2020 Webinar
The following questions were asked during the October 23, 2020 webinar for the new Designee registration functionality in the ABP portal and are answered below: What prompted this change (requirement for Designees to register with the Program)? Section 6.9.1 of the Revised Long-Term Plan published by the IPA on April 20, 2020, describes a new […]
ABP Designee Registration Requirement and Functionality Training Presentation Recording and Slide Deck
A webinar to introduce the Designee registration functionality and provide training on how to use it was recorded October 23, 2020 to ensure that all entities are prepared to utilize the functionality before it goes live. Approved Vendors and Designees may access the recorded presentation and slide deck here. Please note that answers to questions asked […]