The Illinois Power Agency (the “Agency”) and the Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All Program Administrators are requesting stakeholder feedback on detailed proposals for three new consumer protection initiatives: an escrow process, a stranded customer REC adder, and a restitution program. A framework for each initiative was approved as part of the 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. The Agency is now seeking feedback on more comprehensive proposals for each initiative.
- Escrow Process: The escrow process will be used when necessary to ensure that customers who have been promised a portion of the REC incentive payment do, in fact, receive that promised payment.
- Stranded Customer REC Adder: The stranded customer REC adder creates an economic incentive for Approved Vendors to take on customers who have been stranded by the original solar company.
- Restitution Program: The Restitution Program will compensate customers harmed by their participation in Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All.
The Agency and Program Administrators request feedback on all aspects of the proposals, and commenters should not feel limited by the specific questions posed.
Please provide comments via email attachment to IPA.Solar@illinois.gov with the subject “[Responder’s Name] – Stakeholder Feedback on CP Initiatives” by October 7, 2024.
- Escrow Process - Stakeholder Feedback Request on New Consumer Protection Initiatives, September 16, 2024
- Stranded Customer REC Adder - Stakeholder Feedback Request on New Consumer Protection Initiatives, September 16, 2024
- Restitution Program - Stakeholder Feedback Request on New Consumer Protection Initiatives, September 16, 2024