Illinois

Illinois

Geographic Eligibility RPS Requirements

Utility

Eligible resources must be located in Illinois. Resources from adjacent states are subject to additional eligibility requirements contained in the Illinois Power Agency's Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan.

ARES

Alternative Retail Electric Suppliers (ARES or RES) do not have an obligation to procure renewable energy resources (for compliance years ending on or after May 31, 2020.

However, ARES are required to file an Annual Report of Compliance with the Retail Charge Provisions of the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard as outlined Section 455.125 of the ICC Rules.

Reporting Year

June 1 through May 31

Renewable Energy Sources

RPS Percentages
Year Total Renewables
EY 2009 2%
EY 2010 4%
EY 2011 5%
EY 2012 6%
EY 2013 7%
EY 2014 8%
EY 2015 9%
EY 2016 10.0%
EY 2017 11.5%
EY 2018 13.0%
EY 2019 14.5%
EY 2020 16.0%
EY 2021 17.5%
EY 2022 19.0%
EY 2023 20.5%
EY 2024 22.0%
EY 2025 23.5%
EY 2026 25.0%
EY 2027  28.0% 
EY 2028  31.0% 
EY 2029  34.0% 
EY 2030  37.0% 
EY 2031  40.0% 
EY 2036  -- 
EY 2041  50.0% 

Contacts

RPS Eligibility & Procurement
Anthony Star
Director
Illinois Power Agency
105 W Madison St, Suite 1401
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Phone: (312) 814-8106

Alternative Retail Electric Supplier
RPS Compliance

David Sackett
Economic Analyst, Policy Division
Illinois Commerce Commission
527 East Capitol Avenue
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Phone: (217) 557-6330

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