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IL HB3499

IL HB3499
NET ELECTRICITY METERING

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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
04/11/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Changes the name of the Retail Electric Competition Article to the Retail and Renewable Electric Competition Article. Changes the name of the Retail Electric Competition Act of 2006 to the Retail and Renewable Electric Competition Act of 2006. Changes the name of the Office of Retail Market Development to the Office of Retail and Renewable Market Development and the title of the head of the Office from Director to Bureau Chief. Provides that the Bureau Chief shall have the authority to employ or otherwise retain at least 2 professionals dedicated to the task of actively seeking out ways to promote distributed renewable energy generation devices and community renewable generation projects in the State to benefit all State consumers. Provides that the Office shall actively seek input from all interested parties and shall develop a thorough understanding and critical analyses of the tools and techniques used to promote development and remove barriers to development of distributed renewable energy generation devices and community renewable generation projects. Provides that the Office shall take steps for interconnections involving distributed renewable energy resources, energy storage systems, utility-scale wind projects, and utility-scale solar projects, including interconnections to a distribution system or a transmission system. Provides that the Interconnection Working Group shall determine a single standardized cost for Level 1 interconnections, which shall not exceed $200. Provides that, in collaboration with the General Counsel of the Commission, the Office shall develop policies and procedures to facilitate employees of the Office in leading the Interconnection Working Group without interference with docketed proceedings. Provides that the Office may employ, designate, or otherwise retain the services of an Ombudsperson who is responsible for oversight of a utility's compliance with the certain rules and any other utility interconnection policies or procedures. Sets forth provisions concerning the authority of the Ombudsperson and interconnection monitoring by the Office. Makes conforming and other changes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Utilities Act to enhance net electricity metering and promote distributed renewable energy resources in Illinois. The bill renames several sections and the Office of Retail Market Development to include "Renewable," and expands the office's responsibilities to actively seek ways to promote distributed renewable energy generation devices and community renewable generation projects. The bill establishes an Interconnection Working Group to standardize interconnection costs and processes for renewable energy systems, with a maximum Level 1 interconnection cost of $200. It creates an Ombudsperson role to oversee utility interconnection compliance and resolve disputes, and requires electric utilities to provide detailed information about interconnection processes. The bill also modifies net metering rules, particularly for community renewable generation projects, ensuring that customers can receive credits for electricity produced by such projects. Starting January 1, 2025, the net metering services will change, with new rules for crediting electricity production and different rates for customers. The overall goal is to encourage private investment in renewable energy, stimulate economic growth, support the state's clean energy objectives, and provide more opportunities for consumers to participate in renewable energy generation.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)

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