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Creates the Geothermal Homes and Business Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, the long-term renewable resources procurement plan developed by the Illinois Power Agency shall include a Geothermal Homes and Business Program for the procurement of geothermal renewable energy credits. Sets forth provisions concerning the geothermal heating and cooling system calculation methodology; Program block allocation…
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Creates the Geothermal Homes and Business Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, the long-term renewable resources procurement plan developed by the Illinois Power Agency shall include a Geothermal Homes and Business Program for the procurement of geothermal renewable energy credits. Sets forth provisions concerning the geothermal heating and cooling system calculation methodology; Program block allocation; Program block pricing; approved vendors; contract terms; utility cost recovery; extenuating circumstances; administration of the Act by the Illinois Power Agency; and the prohibition of double claiming geothermal renewable energy credits. Effective immediately.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
CommitteeAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Joyce Mason
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote · House Energy & Environment
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 019-009-000 · House Energy & Environment
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee · House Energy & Environment
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-036-000
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities · Senate Energy and Public Utilities
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
Roll calls
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