Public Act 097-0616_Senate Bill 1652 (page 9 line 19) stipulates that at least .5% of the Illinois Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) in 2013 shall come from distributed renewable energy generation, .75% by 2014, and 1% by 2015. Half of the distributed generation requirement shall come from systems 25 kW or smaller. Table illustrating the Illinois RPS and the percentage to come from Distributed Generation.
The Illinois Power Authority (IPA) is hosting workshops to assist with the development of a distributed generation renewable resource procurement plan for 2013.
Please take the time to attend the workshop in person to show that there is a solar and small wind community in Illinois that will be greatly impacted by the results of this workshop process. It is important to voice your comments for the record.
Friday, February 24, 2012
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Room N-502
Michael A. Bilandic Building
160 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(allow time to go through building security)
Dial-in information:
(877) 402-9757
Access Code 9525407
In the first meeting the IPA would like to ensure that participants are all fully informed of the necessary criteria for the program and to start the discussion. In a second meeting participants will be welcome to present suggestions for how to deal with open items. A third meeting, if necessary, will serve as a summary meeting.
Please indicate your attendance plans by emailing arlene.juracek@illinois.gov
