Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Passed House 5 D cosponsors

HB 2480 — UTIL-SOLAR LOW-INCOME CUSTOMER

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that an electric utility subject to the requirements of the Illinois Solar for All Program may file a tariff with the Illinois Commerce Commission that creates a new rate for the supply of electric power and energy to low-income customers. Provides that the tariff shall allow for the developer of a community solar project that is the subject of a contract to sell its renewable energy credits executed pursuant to the Illinois Solar for All Program or the contract and payment terms of the renewable portfolio standard of the Illinois Power Agency Act to also enroll the project under the tariff. Provides for low-income customers the tariff shall automatically apply. Provides that the capacity and energy from the enrolled projects shall be used to serve the customers taking service under the rate authorized by these provisions. Provides that if an electric utility elects to file the tariff outside of a rate design filing, the Commission shall enter its order approving the tariff no later than 120 days after the date of the utility's filing. Provides that electric utilities that have a tariff, community solar projects enrolled in the program, and the customers taking service thereunder, shall be exempt from all application, contract, and disclosure requirements that may otherwise apply under the Illinois Power Agency Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 37 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 2480 includes a new provision allowing electric utilities participating in the Illinois Solar for All Program to create a special rate for low-income customers. This change means that customers in this group will automatically benefit from the new rate without needing to take additional actions, which can help make energy costs more manageable for them. By expediting the approval process for these tariffs, the bill aims to increase the number of low-income households benefiting from renewable energy sources more quickly. Overall, these adjustments clarify the bill's goals and enhance support for vulnerable communities.

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*LRB10330377AMQ56807b* HB2480 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2024 HB2480 Introduced 2/15/2023, by Rep.
HB2480 Engrossed LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Marcus C.
Evans, Jr.
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/16-107.8 new Amends the Public Utilities Act.
Provides that an electric utility subject to the requirements of the Illinois Solar for All Program may file a tariff with the Illinois Commerce Commission that creates a new rate for the supply of electric power and energy to low-income customers.
Provides that the tariff shall allow for the developer of a community solar project that is the subject of a contract to sell its renewable energy credits executed pursuant to the Illinois Solar for All Program or the contract and payment terms of the renewable portfolio standard of the Illinois Power Agency Act to also enroll the project under the tariff.
Provides for low-income customers the tariff shall automatically apply.
Provides that the capacity and energy from the enrolled projects shall be used to serve the customers taking service under the rate authorized by these provisions.
Provides that if an electric utility elects to file the tariff outside of a rate design filing, the Commission shall enter its order approving the tariff no later than 120 days after the date of the utility's filing.
Provides that electric utilities that have a tariff, community solar projects enrolled in the program, and the customers taking service thereunder, shall be exempt from all application, contract, and disclosure requirements that may otherwise apply under the Illinois Power Agency Act.
Effective immediately.
LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b A BILL FOR HB2480 LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
(d) The tariff shall allow for the developer of a HB2480 - 2 - LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b community solar project that is the subject of a contract to sell its renewable energy credits executed pursuant to Section 1-56 or item (iii) of subparagraph (K) of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Section 1-75 of the Illinois Power Agency Act to also enroll the project under the tariff.
(d) The tariff shall allow for the developer of a HB2480 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b community solar project that is the subject of a contract to sell its renewable energy credits executed pursuant to Section 1-56 or item (iii) of subparagraph (K) of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Section 1-75 of the Illinois Power Agency Act to also enroll the project under the tariff.
Nothing in this Section shall affect the value and payments of the renewable energy credits sold by the developer pursuant to contracts executed under Section 1-56 or item (iii) of subparagraph (K) of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Section 1-75 of the Illinois Power Agency Act nor shall such values be HB2480 - 3 - LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b different based on whether a project enrolls pursuant to this Section.
Nothing in this Section shall affect the value and payments of the renewable energy credits sold by the developer pursuant to contracts executed under Section 1-56 or item (iii) of subparagraph (K) of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Section 1-75 of the Illinois Power Agency Act nor shall such values be HB2480 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b different based on whether a project enrolls pursuant to this Section.
However, customers to whom the tariff would automatically apply who are served by an alternative retail energy supplier HB2480 - 4 - LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b shall not be automatically enrolled.
However, customers to whom the tariff would automatically apply who are served by an alternative retail energy supplier HB2480 Engrossed - 4 - LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b shall not be automatically enrolled.
At the time the utility files its proposed tariff pursuant to this Section, the utility shall include its calculation demonstrating that this minimum HB2480 - 5 - LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b savings value has been achieved.
At the time the utility files its proposed tariff pursuant to this Section, the utility shall include its calculation demonstrating that this minimum HB2480 Engrossed - 5 - LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b savings value has been achieved.
(g) If an electric utility elects to file the tariff authorized by this Section outside of a rate design filing, the Commission shall enter its order approving, or approving with modification, the tariff no later than 120 days after the HB2480 - 6 - LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b date of the utility's filing.
(g) If an electric utility elects to file the tariff authorized by this Section outside of a rate design filing, the Commission shall enter its order approving, or approving with modification, the tariff no later than 120 days after the HB2480 Engrossed - 6 - LRB103 30377 AMQ 56807 b date of the utility's filing.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  5. Arrive in Senate

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  8. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 098-000-000

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  10. Second Reading - Short Debate

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  12. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  13. Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 022-000-000

  14. Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. First Reading

  17. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay · 19 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14004
Democrat 56008
Republican 28007
Total 980019
% of votes cast 84%0%0%16%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Egofske — Yea
Marron — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Ozinga — Not Voting
Carroll — Not Voting
Burke — Not Voting
Robinson — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Not Voting
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Not Voting
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Not Voting
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Not Voting
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Not Voting
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Not Voting
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Brad Halbrook Republican Not Voting
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Not Voting

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Public Utilities

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democrat 12001
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 22001
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (23)
Member Party Vote
Caulkins, Dan — Yea
Ladisch Douglass, Jenn — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2480 do?
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that an electric utility subject to the requirements of the Illinois Solar for All Program may file a tariff with the Illinois Commerce Commission that creates a new rate for the supply of electric power and energy to low-income customers. Provides that the tariff shall allow for the developer of a community solar project that is the subject of a contract to sell its renewable energy credits executed pursuant to the Illinois Solar for All Program or the contract and payment terms of the renewable portfolio standard of the Illinois Power Agency Act to also enroll the project under the tariff. Provides for low-income customers the tariff shall automatically apply. Provides that the capacity and energy from the enrolled projects shall be used to serve the customers taking service under the rate authorized by these provisions. Provides that if an electric utility elects to file the tariff outside of a rate design filing, the Commission shall enter its order approving the tariff no later than 120 days after the date of the utility's filing. Provides that electric utilities that have a tariff, community solar projects enrolled in the program, and the customers taking service thereunder, shall be exempt from all application, contract, and disclosure requirements that may otherwise apply under the Illinois Power Agency Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 2480?
HB 2480 is sponsored by Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Bill Cunningham (Democrat), and Jawaharial Williams (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2480?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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