Illinois Moves To Join Community Solar Boom
Illinois utilities begin to design community solar programs under new energy law
David J. Unger, September 14, 2017 (Midwest Energy News)
“Illinois utilities and regulators are putting into motion plans for community solar programs under the state’s Future Energy Jobs Act that passed last year…[Utilities have begun to propose terms and conditions for changes to net metering policies as the state moves to implement community solar…[The proposals essentially begin to define] the terms of how consumers will be credited in a community solar arrangement, and a decision by the ICC is expected by the end of the month…More significant changes are expected to come once the state outlines a more long-term plan for deploying and pricing renewable power…Clean energy advocates and consumer groups have largely responded positively…[Potential concerns are about] ensuring small, grassroots and community-driven solar efforts have equal access…Solar advocates see huge potential for community or shared solar…” click here for more
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