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IL SB3922

IL SB3922
UTILITIES-VARIOUS


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Introduced
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning virtual power plant programs, provides that, in setting the values of upfront payment and performance payment compensation under the provisions, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall set values for eligible systems that include energy storage that are, taking into account the time value of money, not less than: (A) for an eligible system that did not receive and agrees not to apply for a rebate for its storage component under specified provisions, $250 per kilowatt-hour nameplate capacity paid on the date the system is placed in service; or (B) for an eligible system that received a rebate for its storage component under specified provisions, $0 per kilowatt-hour. In provisions concerning distributed generation and storage rebates, provides that, until the later of December 31, 2029 or the threshold date (rather than until December 31, 2029), the value of specified rebates shall be $300 per kilowatt of nameplate generating capacity, measured as nominal DC power output, of the distributed generation. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning setback distances for commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities, specifies that the ability of a county to require a reasonable setback distance between fencing and public rights-of-way if the requirement is not specific to commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities and does not preclude the development of commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities or the ability of commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities to comply with the requirements set forth in the provisions shall not exceed 50 feet between fencing and public rights-of-way. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that a "community renewable generation project" means an electric generating facility that, among other things, is limited in nameplate capacity to less than or equal to 5,000 kilowatts (rather than 10,000 kilowatts). Makes other changes.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to Illinois laws concerning utilities and energy generation. It modifies provisions related to virtual power plant programs, establishing that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) must set compensation values for eligible energy storage systems that are at least $250 per kilowatt-hour for systems that haven't received a rebate and $0 for those that have, considering the time value of money. It also extends the duration for certain distributed generation and storage rebates, ensuring they remain at $300 per kilowatt of nameplate generating capacity until at least December 31, 2029, and then adjusts the value. For commercial wind and solar energy facilities, the bill clarifies that counties can require a setback of up to 50 feet between fencing and public rights-of-way, provided this requirement doesn't hinder development or compliance with other regulations. Additionally, it reduces the maximum nameplate capacity for a "community renewable generation project" from 10,000 kilowatts to 5,000 kilowatts.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Assignments (on 02/06/2026)

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