Illinois House Bill 5855

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 24 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-05-24 - Referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that the Illinois Power Agency shall develop a storage procurement plan that results in the electric utilities contracting for energy storage credits from contracted energy storage systems in specified amounts. Provides that the Agency is authorized to conduct competitive solicitations to procure contracted energy storage credits sufficient to achieve, at minimum, certain energy storage standards. Provides that the Agency has the power to request, review, and accept proposals, execute contracts, and procure energy storage credits. Provides that for all procurements of energy storage credits, the Agency shall direct respondents to offer a strike price. Provides that all procurements under these provisions shall comply with the geographic requirements of the Act and shall follow the procurement processes and procedures described in the Act and the Public Utilities Act. Authorizes the Agency to develop and implement a firm energy resource procurement plan. Provides that no later than December 31, 2026 and every 2 years thereafter, the Agency shall conduct an analysis to determine whether the contracted quantity of energy storage in energy storage capacity and energy storage duration is sufficient to support the State's renewable energy standards and carbon emission standards. Provides that, within 60 days of the effective date of the amendatory Act, specified electric utilities shall propose an initial tariff that meets certain requirements. Defines terms. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Creates the virtual power plant program, peak remediation program, and stand-alone energy storage distribution deployment program. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall establish an Office of Interconnection and Renewable Development. Sets forth the duties and responsibilities of the Office. Defines terms. Makes other changes.

UTILITIES-VARIOUS

Rep. Lawrence Walsh [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-05-24	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2024-05-24	House	First Reading
2024-05-24	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
20	3855	1-10	Amended Code	Citation Text
20	3855	1-20	Amended Code	Citation Text
20	3855	1-5	Amended Code	Citation Text
20	3855	1-75	Amended Code	Citation Text
20	3855	1-93	New Code	See Bill Text
20	3855	1-94	New Code	See Bill Text
220	5	16-107.10	New Code	See Bill Text
220	5	16-107.11	New Code	See Bill Text
220	5	16-107.5	Amended Code	Citation Text
220	5	16-107.6	Amended Code	Citation Text
220	5	16-107.9	New Code	See Bill Text
220	5	16-108	Amended Code	Citation Text
220	5	16-111.5	Amended Code	Citation Text
220	5	23-101	New Code	See Bill Text
220	5	23-105	New Code	See Bill Text
220	5	23-110	New Code	See Bill Text
220	5	23-115	New Code	See Bill Text
220	5	23-120	New Code	See Bill Text
220	5	8-513	New Code	See Bill Text
220	5	Art. XXIII headi	New Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=5855&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB5855.htm