SB4028

UTILITY-INTERCONNECTION RULES

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB4028 amends utility-interconnection rules for distributed generation facilities.

Illinois SB4028 amends the Public Utilities Act to revise rules for distributed generation facilities with capacities between 40 kilowatts and 2 megawatts. The Illinois Commerce Commission must initiate a rulemaking to address barriers to interconnections for such facilities, including solar photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage. The revisions must include capping interconnection study costs, permitting self-supplied studies, enhancing transparency, and updating definitions. The bill also mandates that the Commission coordinate these revisions with a Future of Gas proceeding.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 26

10:30 AM

Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee Hearing

Mar 12

11:00 AM

Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 26

Senate

Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities

Mar 13

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026