HB3685 Summary

• Modifies the timing for alternative retail electric suppliers to submit informational filings to the Illinois Commerce Commission, changing from "within 45 days after" the effective date to "not less than 30 calendar days before a required demonstration of compliance."

• Changes the requirement from "shall" to "may" submit informational filings, making the submission optional rather than mandatory for alternative retail electric suppliers certifying ownership or operation of renewable energy generating facilities.

• Expands the definition of facility ownership to include entities with contractual rights to renewable energy credits from distributed renewable energy generation devices or community renewable generation projects.

• Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to maintain confidentiality of all facility-specific information submitted in the informational filings, whether or not requested by the alternative retail electric supplier.

• Takes effect upon becoming law or when provisions of Public Act 99-906 take effect, whichever is later.