On October 6, 2025, in Case No.25-0863, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) scheduled a prehearing on October 20, 2025, at 1:00pm to establish guidelines for the Equitable Energy Upgrade Program. On September 18, the ICC issued an Order establishing the proceeding, pursuant to Public Act 102-662: The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) to develop programs …
Read the Full ArticleOn August 14, 2025, in Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Docket No. 23-0714, several renewable advocacy groups filed an Emergency Petition seeking to reopen the proceeding approving the 2024 Long Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (LTRRPP). The advocacy groups included Solar Energy Industries Association, the Coalition for Community Solar Access, the Illinois Solar Energy Association, and …
Read the Full ArticleOn August 1, 2025, the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) proposed rescinding Ohio Administrative Code Rules 3706-4-01 through 3706-4-05, following the elimination of the Solar Generation Fund under HB 15. As discussed in PJM Flash 25-21, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed into law HB 15 – Amend competitive retail electric service law on May 15. …
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Read the Full ArticleThe Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) Program Administrator announced that it plans to open the Residential Sub-Program project submission window on June 16, 2025, at 9:00 am, CT, and close the application window on July 1, 2025, at 5:00 pm, CT. According to the announcement, the ILSFA budget is still being finalized and will be …
Read the Full ArticleOn May 12, 2025, the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) Program circulated a stakeholder email in which it announced plans to extend the Home Repairs and Upgrades pilot initiative for a third program year. Through this initiative, ILSFA offers funding to qualifying owners of residential properties which require roof or electrical repairs for solar readiness. …
Read the Full ArticleThe North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) scheduled a Solar for All Community Advisory Board meeting for May 14, 2025 from 10:00am-12:00pm (see agenda). Interested parties may join the meeting via WebEx here. In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $156 million to EnergizeNC, North Carolina’s Solar for All program, to …
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Read the Full ArticleThe Illinois General Assembly House of Representatives’ Energy and Environment Committee scheduled a meeting on April 29, 2025, to discuss SB2456- Amends the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997, last discussed in PJM Flash 25-13. If enacted, SB 2456 would extend 20 ILCS 687/—which established a renewable energy resources trust …
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Read the Full ArticleOn April 9, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly Senate Revenue Committee will hear SB 2313 – EV REBATE ACT-ADMINISTRATION (agenda). As summarized by the Senate Clerk, the bill amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act,. by expanding Aauthorization for rebates to electric motorcycles. Specifies that, for a purchaser to be eligible to receive a rebate under …
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Read the Full ArticleThe Michigan House Energy Committee scheduled a hearing on March 25, 2025, at 9:00 am (notice) to discuss eight bills related to renewable energy. Six of the bills will undergo their second hearing, and two bills will have their first hearing of the session. We list and briefly summarize the bills below. HB 4124 credit …
Read the Full ArticleOn March 11, 12, and 13, the Illinois General Assembly will hear several bills related to clean energy in several House committees. Bills to be heard in committee are listed below, organized by committee. We will cover all bills in greater detail in coverage of their hearings. We note that many of these bills have …
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Read the Full ArticleOn March 4, the Michigan House Energy Committee will hold hearings (notice) on six bills related to nuclear energy. We note that all six bills are part of a “Tie Bar” together. Tie Bars, in the Michigan Legislature, mean that all bills must pass both houses for any to be enacted. In other words, even …
Read the Full ArticleThe Ohio Senate Energy Committee and the Ohio House Energy Committee both have upcoming hearings during which they will discuss the renewable energy related bills listed below: Meeting agendas, proposed bill amendments, testimony or other meeting material will be made available online (senate meeting documents, house meeting documents) on the day of each committee meeting. …
Read the Full ArticleThe Maryland Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment (EEE) Committee scheduled a hearing on February 25, February 27, and February 28, 2025, at 1:00 pm in Room 2 of the West Miller Senate Building to consider energy-related bills, and we provide the synopsis for the bill from the General Assembly. The EEE Committee is scheduled …
Read the Full ArticleThe Illinois Solar For All (ILSFA) will host several public meetings to provide education on the Bright Neighborhoods initiative and answer questions. The Bright Neighborhoods initiative provides incentives for income-eligible residents for development of on-site solar. The following meetings will be held: ILSFA will also hold an in-person presentation on February 20, 2025, on the …
Read the Full ArticleOn January 24, 2025, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) announced the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) through which it seeks an entity to provide an independent evaluation of the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) Program. As discussed in PJM Flash 24-48, the ILSFA program is a state program that incents solar development for income-eligible …
Read the Full ArticleThe Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee scheduled a hearing on January 15, 2025, at 10:30 am in Room 3 of the West Miller Senate Building to consider an energy related bill. The agenda and bill text are now available. The Committee is scheduled to hear the following bill: Stakeholders may register to testify by …
Read the Full ArticleIllinois Solar for All (ILSFA) will host several informational meetings about its Bright Neighborhoods initiative. The meetings are intended to provide information for low-income residents to learn more about the Bright Neighborhood program’s on-site solar incentives for income-eligible residents. The meetings will be held remotely on:
Read the Full ArticleOn December 10, 2024, the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) issued a public notice that it has submitted draft amendments to Ohio Administrative Code Rules 3706-4-01 through 3706-4-05, the renewable resource program created by the controversial HB 6 enacted in 2020. HB 6 was partially repealed by HB 128 in 2021, and the proposed …
Read the Full ArticleOn November 21, 2024, the Virginia Department of Energy (VA DOE) announced that it has awarded $1.1 million in EV Charging Assistance Program (EVCAP) grants to advance the deployment of EV charging infrastructure in three rural communities. A&N Electric Cooperative was awarded $274,290 to install charging stations in New Church and Capeville; Blink Charging was …
Read the Full ArticleOn November 25, 2024, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the State’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. Through the NEVI RFI, ODOT is seeking industry insight and potential project ideas for DriveOhio to consider for future NEVI procurement opportunities from industry participants, airports, academic institutions, logistics companies, …
Read the Full ArticleAs discussed in PJM Flash 24-29, on July 17, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) finalized the Illinois Shines Program block capacity sizes for the 2024-2025 Program Year. As discussed in PJM Flash 24-24, the IPA recently announced the opening of the Illinois Shines Program for the 2024-2025 Program Year. The Program is the State’s primary distributed generation …
Read the Full ArticleOn November 20, 2024, The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced the Strategic Energy Investment Advisory Board (SEIAB) will hold a meeting on December 9, 2024, at 1:00 pm. The SEAIB manages the MEA Strategic Energy Investment Fund, which provides funding to MEA programs that address energy efficiency, renewable energy, direct energy bill assistance, and other …
Read the Full ArticleOn November 8, 2024, the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee (the Committee) provided updated notice for an upcoming hearing. On the agenda is the third hearing of S.B. No. 275, a proposed bill which would enact rules enabling virtual net metering and meter aggregation. The bill is sponsored by Senator Steve Wilson, and …
Read the Full ArticleOn October 31, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) issued an Announcement containing a meeting notice as well as a Request for Feedback on its REC Price Model Cost Inputs. The IPA is planning on collecting cost data on projects in 2025 in order to improve REC price modeling for the Illinois Shines and Illinois …
Read the Full ArticleDuring the week ending October 25, 2024, the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) an independent public financing authority, announced that a Board of Directors Meeting has been scheduled for November 7, 2024, at 10:00 am. The in-person meeting option will be held in Room 105 on the 1st floor of the Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 …
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