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IPA Releases Draft 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan And Draft 2026 Electricity Procurement Plan
The Illinois Power Agency (“IPA” or “Agency”) has released two procurement plans for public review and comment.
Draft 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan:
The draft 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (“draft 2026 Long-Term Plan”) details the goals and strategies for the IPA’s renewable energy programs and procurements, including program capacity and renewable energy credit pricing for the Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All programs. The draft 2026 Long-Term Plan covers proposed renewable energy procurement and programmatic activities over the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 program years.
The IPA welcomes public comments on the draft 2026 Long-Term Plan. Written comments are due on Monday, September 29. The Agency will also hold a virtual public hearing for the draft 2026 Long-Term Plan on Thursday, September 25. For information on how to participate in the virtual hearing, and how to submit written comments, see the draft 2026 Long-Term Plan’s Cover Letter and Hearing Notice:
Cover Letter and Hearing Notice
Draft 2026 Long-Term Plan
Appendices
Draft 2026 Annual Electricity Procurement Plan:
The draft 2026 Annual Electricity Procurement Plan (“draft Electricity Procurement Plan”) sets forth the IPA’s block energy and capacity procurement approach to meet the supply requirements of residential and small commercial customers taking electricity supply service from Ameren Illinois, Commonwealth Edison, and MidAmerican Energy Company.
The IPA also welcomes public comments on the draft Electricity Procurement Plan. Written comments are due on Monday, September 15. The Agency will also hold a virtual public hearing for the draft Electricity Procurement Plan on Thursday, September 11. For information on how to participate in the virtual hearing, and how to submit written comments, see the draft 2026
Electricity Procurement Plan’s Cover Letter and Hearing Notice:
Cover Letter and Hearing Notice
Draft 2026 Electricity Procurement Plan
Appendices
