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IL HB1913

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Karen May

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the net metering capacity threshold from 1% to 5% of an electricity provider's total peak demand, requiring providers to offer net metering to eligible customers until reaching this higher limit.

  • Expands the definition of "eligible customer" to include renewable energy facilities interconnected to the distribution grid, not just those located on customer premises.

  • Eliminates dual-channel metering requirements for non-residential customers with generators rated between 40 and 2,000 kilowatts, removing associated cost-sharing provisions.

  • Mandates that electricity providers allow meter aggregation for community renewable energy projects and multi-unit properties, with terms and conditions to be approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission within 365 days of enactment.

  • Adds agricultural residues, wood waste, landscape trimmings, and livestock manure to the list of eligible renewable energy sources for net metering purposes.

Legislative Description

UTILITIES - NET METERING

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules5/31/2011
Public Utilities2/23/2011
Rules2/17/2011

Full Bill Text

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