IL HB4996

Reduces the maximum nameplate capacity for community renewable generation projects from 10,000 kilowatts to 5,000 kilowatts.

Establishes compensation minimums for virtual power plant programs with energy storage: $250 per kilowatt-hour for systems that did not receive storage rebates, or $0 per kilowatt-hour for systems that received rebates.

Extends distributed generation and storage rebates of $300 per kilowatt of nameplate generating capacity until the later of December 31, 2029 or the threshold date.

Limits county setback requirements between fencing and public rights-of-way for commercial wind and solar energy facilities to a maximum of 50 feet.

Requires utilities to enable participating customers to expeditiously share customer information with aggregators for virtual power plant program participation.