Illinois Hyperscale Data Center Bill Inches Forwarded
HB5513 entitled “Hyperscale Data Centers” is introduced as a new Act. As reported previously, this bill was introduced on February 6, 2026. First reading and referred to…
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March 3, 2026
Coalition for Community Solar Access Presentation Now Available
Coalition for Community Solar Access presentation for the March 4, 2026 working group meeting is now available. Also note that Special working group meeting on net…
March 1, 2026
IL – RE: Ameren Ecommerce System Maintenance Notification
The system maintenance has been completed. Ameren Ecommerce 314-992-6199 From: Baker, Joseph D Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:00 AM Subject: Ameren Ecommerce…
February 26, 2026
Energy Legislation to Watch
HB2456 in Arizona if passed would prohibit counties from blocking the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) if they are co-located with a large industrial…
IPA Publishes Energy Storage Procurement Schedule
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) published a schedule for its upcoming Energy Storage procurement, which includes dates for upcoming stakeholder engagement opportunities…
February 20, 2026
ICC Approves IPA’s 2026 Long-Term Plan
On February 17, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued its Final Order approving the Illinois Power Agency (IPA)’s 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement…
February 19, 2026
Class Action Lawsuit Moves Forward Against Illinois Supplier
On February 17, 2026, a federal judge in Illinois allowed a class action lawsuit, Bickel v. Nordic Energy Services, LLC (No. 1:2025cv03454), to proceed, finding that…
February 18, 2026
IPA Releases its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report
On February 17, 2026, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report. Prepared in accordance with Section 1-125 of the IPA Act, this report…
February 17, 2026
Upcoming Webinar Reminder
In March 2026, the Illinois Shines Program Portal will introduce a new feature designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility by moving Community Solar…
February 11, 2026
REMINDER: Stakeholder Responses to Resource Adequacy Study Questions Due February 16
On January 30, the IPA and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency released a series of stakeholder questions and are seeking written feedback from interested…
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