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January 4, 2019 - The opening of the Adjustable Block Program for project applications will be postponed from January 15, 2019 to January 30, 2019.
December 31, 2018 - The Illinois Power Agency announces that it has selected NERA Economic Consulting to be its Procurement Administrator. This selection was made after evaluating the submittals received in response to its issuance of 19-RFQ-01 and 19-RFP-01, and in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Power Agency Act.
November 1, 2018 – Adjustable Block Program Approved Vendor registration now open.
November 1, 2018 – Illinois Solar for All website launches.
October, 5, 2018 - The following firms have passed the initial screen in 19-RFQ-01 and are invited to respond to 19-RFP-01: Charles River Associates, FTI Consulting, London Economics International, Navigant Consulting, NERA Economic Consulting, and PA Consulting Group.
September 28, 2018 - IPA files 2019 Procurement Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission
September 27, 2018 - The Agency has received and reviewed responses to 19-RFQ-01, its Request for Qualifications for expert firms to serve as the Agency’s Procurement Administrator. In accordance with Section 1-75(a)(3) of the IPA Act, “other interested parties” may request to see the Agency’s list of qualified applicants and their responses. Under Section 1-75(a)(3), objections to any experts or expert consulting firms must be made by “notify[ing] the Agency in writing.” The deadline for registering objections is October 4, 2018.
September 14, 2018 – The Illinois Power Agency announces that pursuant to Section 1-56(b)(5) of the Illinois Power Agency Act it has selected Elevate Energy to be its Program Administrator for the Illinois Solar for All Program. The selection was made after evaluating the submittals received in response to its issuance of 18-RFQ-02 and 18-RFP-02 earlier this year. The proposed contract was approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission at its September 14, 2018 Special Open Meeting pursuant to its authority under Section 16-111.5(b)(5)(ii)(B)(iii) of the Public Utilities Act.
September 10, 2018 – Draft Adjustable Block Program Block 1 Lottery Proposal released for stakeholder comments
August 30, 2018 – Illinois Power Agency files Illinois Solar for All Supplemental Funding Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission
August 30, 2018 – Responses to bidder questions for 19-RFQ-01 (Procurement Administrator).
August 15, 2018 - IPA releases draft 2019 Electricity Procurement Plan for public comment.
August 9, 2018 - The Illinois Power Agency seeks to hire Program Managers to help support the implementation of the Adjustable Block Program and the Illinois Solar for All Program.
August 9, 2018 - The Agency has released a Request for Qualifications, 19-RFQ-01, seeking qualified and responsible expert firms to serve as the Agency’s Procurement Administrator.
August 6, 2018 – Adjustable Block Program website launches. Please visit www.illinoisabp.com. The Agency expects to open the program for vendor registration on November 1, 2018, and for project applications from Approved Vendors on January 15, 2019. You can sign-up on the new website to receive announcements related to the development of program materials and information for the Adjustable Block Program.
August 6, 2018 – The Agency has released the final Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan, updated to reflect the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Orders in Docket No. 17-0838.
July 12, 2018 – The Illinois Power Agency announces that it has selected InClime, Inc. to be its Program Administrator for the Adjustable Block Program. The selection was made after evaluating the submittals received in response to its issuance of 18-RFQ-01 and 18-RFP-01 earlier this year. The proposed contract was approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission at its July 12, 2018 Regular Open Meeting pursuant to its authority under Section 16-111.5(b)(5)(ii)(B)(iii) of the Public Utilities Act, as well as pursuant to the Agency’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan.
June 15, 2018 – Forward Procurements Workshop Follow-up Request for Comments
May 21, 2018 - 2017 Renewable Resources Workshops
April 19, 2018 – The deadline for responses to 18-RFP-02 from qualified Offerors has been extended to 5PM CPT, May 7, 2018.
April 18, 2018 – Addendum to 18-RFP-02
April 11, 2018 - IPA responses to Offeror questions for 18-RFP-02
March 30, 2018 - The following firms have been found qualified pursuant to 18-RFQ-02, and are invited to bid on the Request For Proposals for Program Administration for the Illinois Solar for All Program, 18-RFP-02: Elevate Energy, Franklin Energy, Future Energy Enterprises/Resource Innovations, International Center for Appropriate & Sustainable Technology, Lockheed Martin Energy, Nexant, RLD Resources, Smart Energy Design Assistance Center, Seventhwave.
March 23, 2018 – IPA responses to Offeror questions for 18-RFP-01.
March 12, 2018 - The following firms have been found qualified pursuant to 18-RFQ-01, and are invited to bid on the Request For Proposals for Program Administration for the Adjustable Block Program, 18-RFP-01: Energy Solutions, InClime, Navigant, TRC.
February 15, 2018 – Fiscal Year 2017 Illinois Power Agency Annual Report Released
February 15, 2018 – IPA and ICC release Notice of Request for Input on Facility Eligibility for the Illinois Renewable Portfolio Standard (Provisions Related to Costs Recovered Through Regulated Rates). Responses due March 14, 2018.
February 7, 2018 – The due date for responses to 18-RFQ-01 and 18-RFQ-02 has been extended to 5:00 PM Central Prevailing Time on Tuesday, February 13, 2018
February 2, 2018 – IPA responses to bidder questions for 18-RFQ-02.
January 25, 2018 – Zero Emission Credit Procurement Results Approved
January 18, 2018 – IPA releases Request for Qualifications for the Program Administrator for the Adjustable Block Program
January 18, 2018 – IPA releases Request for Qualifications for the Program Administrator for the Illinois Solar for All Program
December 4, 2017 – IPA files Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission
November 15, 2017 – IPA seeks Chief Financial Officer
September 29, 2017 - IPA releases draft Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan for comment
September 25, 2017 - IPA files 2018 Procurement Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission
September 11, 2017 - Zero Emission Standard Procurement Plan approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Bidder Eligibility Form now available; due September 25,2017
August 15, 2017 - IPA releases draft 2018 Procurement Plan for comment
July 31, 2017 - IPA files Zero Emission Standard Procurement Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission
July 11, 2017 - IPA releases draft Zero Emission Standard Procurement Plan for comment
June 6, 2017 - Renewable Resources Workshops Follow-up Request for Comments Released
June 1, 2017 - Illinois Power Agency seeks Deputy Legal Counsel
June 1, 2017 - Initial Forward Procurement draft contract released for comment, and June 6 informational webcast announced
May 11, 2017 - Initial Forward Procurements Workshop Follow-up Request for Comments
May 10, 2017 - Initial Forward Procurement Workshop Presentation
April 26, 2017 - Spring 2017 Workshop Agendas (Updated May 9, 2017)
April 26, 2017 - Spring 2017 Workshop Registration
March 27, 2017 - IPA announces workshops on the implementation of revisions to the Illinois Renewable Portfolio Standard
February 15, 2017 - 2017 Procurement Schedule Announced
February 15, 2017 - Fiscal Year 2016 Illinois Power Agency Annual Report Released
September 27, 2016 - IPA files 2017 Procurement Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission
August 15, 2016 - IPA releases draft 2017 Procurement Plan for comment and announces public hearings
April 1, 2016 - Annual Report on the Costs and Benefits of Renewable Resource Procurement now available
February 4, 2016 -Spring 2016 Procurement Schedule Announced
December 1, 2015 -Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report
November 18, 2015 -Illinois Commerce Commission approves the results of the November, 2015 Supplemental Photovoltaic Procurement
August 14, 2015 - IPA releases draft 2016 Procurement Plan for comment and announces public hearings.
June 26, 2015 - Illinois Power Agency First Notice Administrative Rules Published in Illinois Register. Comments Due August 10, 2015.
June 24, 2015 - Illinois Commerce Commission approves the results of the June, 2015 Supplemental Photovoltaic Procurement
May 14, 2015 - Supplemental Photovoltaic Procurement bidder registration now open
May 4, 2015 - Second round of comments on contract for the supplemental photovoltaic procurement now available, and May 14 bidder webcast announced.
April 6, 2015 - First round of comments on contract for the supplemental photovoltaic procurement now available.
April 3, 2015 - The Illinois Power Agency announces that it has selected Levitan & Associates, Inc. to be its Procurement Planning Consultant. This selection was made after evaluating the submittals received in response to its issuance of 15-RFQ-01 and 15-RFP-01 and in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Power Agency Act.
April 1, 2015 - 2015 Annual Report on the Costs and Benefits of Renewable Resource Procurement now available.
March 31, 2015 - IPA announces April 14 workshop on supplemental photovoltaic procurement.
March 19, 2015 - Supplemental Photovoltaic Procurement draft contracts released for comment, and March 25 bidder information webcast announced.
March 9, 2015 - Illinois Power Agency announces Spring 2015 procurement schedule.
February 18, 2015 - IPA responses to bidder questions regarding 15-RFP-01
February 6, 2015 - Illinois Power Agency seeks Contract Administrator
February 6, 2015 - The following firms have passed the initial screen in 15-RFQ-01 and are invited to respond to 15-RFP-01: Global Energy Market Solutions, Levitan & Associates, London Economics International, NERA Economic Consulting, PA Consulting Group, and Schneider Electric.
January 13, 2015 - The Agency has received responses to 15-RFQ-01. In accordance with Section 1-75(a)(3) of the IPA Act, -other interested parties- may see the list of qualified applicants and their responses. Any party wishing to do so must contact the Agency for an appointment and may view the documents in the Agency-s office during normal business hours. Under Section 1-75(a)(3), objections to any experts or expert consulting firms must be made by -notify[ing] the Agency in writing.- The deadline for registering objections is January 21, 2015.
January 7, 2015 - IPA, ICC, IEPA, and DCEO release Report on potential impacts from premature closure of nuclear plants developed in response to House Resolution 1146. Read an Overview here, and the full Report here.
December 15, 2014 - The Illinois Power Agency has released a Request for Qualifications for Procurement Planning Consultant services
December 1, 2014 - Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report
October 28, 2014 - IPA files Supplemental Photovoltaic Procurement Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission
September 29, 2014 - IPA files 2015 Procurement Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission
September 29, 2014 - IPA releases draft Supplemental Photovoltaic Procurement Plan for public comments
September 26, 2014 - ICC approves results of the IPA-s September 2014 energy procurement for Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois Company
August 15, 2014 - IPA releases draft 2015 Procurement Plan for comment and announces public hearings
July 22, 2014 - IPA Announces August 7th workshop on Supplemental Photovoltaic Procurement Plan
June 10, 2014 - IPA Announces June 18th Workshop on Energy Efficiency as a Supply Resource
June 2, 2014 - IPA Announces June 12th Workshop on Distributed Generation
May 21, 2014 - IPA announces June 5th Workshop on Full Requirements Products
May 2, 2014 - ICC approves results of the IPA-s Spring 2014 energy procurement for Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois Company
April 1, 2014 -2014 Annual Report on the Costs and Benefits of Renewable Resource Procurement now available
March 7, 2014 -Illinois Power Agency Seeks Chief Legal Counsel
February 18, 2014 -Illinois Power Agency Seeks Chief Financial Officer
February 3, 2014 - The Illinois Power Agency announces that it has selected NERA Economic Consulting to be its Procurement Administrator. This selection was made after evaluating the submittals received in response to its issuance of 14-RFQ-01 and 14-RFP-01 and in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Power Agency Act.
December 2, 2013 - Illinois Power Agency Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Report now available
November 15, 2013 - IPA response to bidder question for 14-RFP-01
November 5, 2013 - The following firms have passed the initial screen in 14-RFQ-01 and are invited to respond to 14-RFP-01:
- Concentric Energy Advisors
- Levitan & Associates, Inc.
- NERA Economic Consulting
October 28, 2013 - The Agency has received responses to 14-RFQ-01. In accordance with the IPA Act, -other interested parties- may see the list of qualified applicants and their responses. Any party wishing to do so must call the Agency for an appointment and may view the documents in the Agency-s office during normal business hours.
October 10, 2013 - IPA responses to questions regarding RFQ for Procurement Administrator services (14-RFQ-01)
September 30, 2013 - 2014 - Procurement Plan Filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission
September 18, 2013 - Illinois Power Agency releases Procurement Administrator Request for Qualifications
September 16, 2013 - IPA seeks Deputy Legal Counsel
August 15, 2013 - IPA releases draft 2014 Procurement Plan for comment and announces public hearings
- Cover Memo and Hearing Notice
- Draft plan
- Appendices
June 14, 2013 -The Illinois Power Agency announces that it has entered into agreements to purchase renewable energy credits using the Renewable Energy Resources Fund for the first time.
- Public Notice
- Final Contract Documents
April 8, 2013 - Illinois Power Agency announces that it has extended its contract with Levitan & Associates for Procurement Administrator related services through July 1, 2013.
April 4, 2013 - Draft Term Sheet for the purchase of RECs from the curtailment of 2010 long-term renewable contracts now available. Comments due by April 12, 2013.
March 29,2013 - 2013 Annual Report On The Costs And Benefits Of Renewable Resource Procurement
March 25, 2013 - Illinois Power Agency announces April 3rd workshop on the curtailment of 2010 long-term renewable contracts.
February 1, 2013 - The Illinois Power Agency announces that it has selected PA Consulting to be its Procurement Planning Consultant for calendar year 2013. This selection was made after evaluating the submittals received in response to its issuance of 12-RFQ-01 and 12-RFP-01 and in accordance with the Illinois Power Agency Act.
December 27, 2012 - ICC Approves 2013 Procurement Plan - ICC Order Dated 12-19-2012

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