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 […]
REC Contract Request for Stakeholder Comments
The Illinois Power Agency has issued a request for comments on the second draft of REC contracts (November 2021 Draft REC Contracts) for the Adjustable Block Program. The November 2021 Draft REC Contracts took into consideration comments received from stakeholders on an initial draft circulated in October 2021. The REC Contracts have been revised in […]
Stakeholder Feedback for ABP Reopening Posted
As a result of the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662), the Illinois Power Agency issued several Requests for Stakeholder Feedback to solicit comments on various topics as the Agency prepares to open new capacity for the Adjustable Block Program. Stakeholder comments that the Agency has received have been published […]
Request for Stakeholder Feedback for Block Closing and Community Solar Capacity Allocation Released
The Illinois Power Agency issues this Request for Stakeholder Feedback to solicit comments on Block Closing and Community Solar Capacity Allocation as the Agency prepares to open new capacity for the Adjustable Block Program in line with new Program requirements that stem from the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662). The linked documents […]
ABP Portal Temporarily Closing TODAY – November 1
As first announced on September 30, 2021, the ABP portal will temporarily close to new project submittals TODAY, November 1, 2021 at 5:00 PM CPT. In a change from a previous announcement, the planned update to the Distributed Generation Disclosure Form will not take place at this time and will be deferred until early 2022. […]