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This bill requires the Illinois Auditor General to conduct comprehensive performance audits of the Illinois Power Agency's renewable energy programs in specific calendar years (2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, and 2045). The audits will focus on the agency's programs implementing the Renewable Portfolio Standard and the Adjustable Block program, which supports solar energy development. The performance audits will investigate critical questions about renewable energy progress, including whether the state is meeting its renewable energy goals, analyzing the pricing of renewable energy credits, evaluating program efficiency, examining solar vendor performance, and addressing issues like vendor bankruptcies and customer protection. Each audit will include physical inspections of three randomly selected solar sites and will require consultation with energy experts. The Auditor General must report findings and recommendations by December 31 of the audit year, with all relevant agencies required to fully cooperate. The provisions of this bill will automatically expire on July 1, 2046, ensuring a time-limited approach to these specialized renewable energy program reviews.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=23&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104