HB5438

BROWNFIELD PHOTOVOLATIC REGS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5438 amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act to expand the definition of High Impact Businesses to include certain utility-scale solar.

HB5438 amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act by expanding the definition of High Impact Businesses to include utility-scale solar projects and brownfield site photovoltaic projects. These projects must be placed in service on or after July 1, 2021, and have a nameplate capacity greater than 5,000 kilowatts. The bill also introduces new definitions for terms such as "utility-scale wind project," "waste heat to power systems," and "zero emission credit." Additionally, it modifies the criteria for High Impact Business designation, including new requirements for project labor agreements and the.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Energy & Environment Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee

Feb 13

House

First Reading