Spark Alerts: March 4, 2025

The latest Distributed Generation news, RFPs and program policy updates at your fingertips

March 04, 2025

Mar 4, 2025 Issue

Distributed Generation news, RFPs and program policy updates

Note: This is a proof of concept for Spark Alerts, focusing on utility-scale solar news and policy updates in Illinois and Texas. Please help us improve by sharing your feedback with us!

📰 Market & Development News

Illinois

  • Public Hearing for New Solar Facility in DeKalb
    Developer: Turning Point Energy
    AHJ: Dekalb County
    March 1, 2025: Turning Point Energy will hold a public hearing to grant a Special Use Permit to a 4.99-megawatt community solar facility, named TPE IL DE35 This facility would cover about 30.20 acres of a 40-acre, agriculturally zoned site in Franklin Township.
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  • On a Test of Energy Democracy, Illinois Passes
    February 27, 2025: The Institute for Local Self-Reliance released their annual Community Power Scorecard, measuring control over their energy systems state-by-state. Illinois rated the highest thanks to consumer-friendly rules on rooftop and community solar, receiving a B.

Texas

📢 Policy & Programs

Illinois

  • No policy and program updates since last issue.

Texas

  • HB0358

    • Would mandate a permit issued by a state commission to interconnect a renewable facility.

    • Filed in House 2/28.

  • HB3568

    • Provides that any solar or wind project interconnecting after 9/1/25 cannot use any “critical electric grid equipment” purchased.

    • Filed in House 2/28.

  • HJR157- Ad Valorem Exemption for Onsite Generation

    • Proposed constitutional amendment exempting from ad valorem taxation the appraised value of real property that arises from the installation or construction of a generator primarily for on-site energy use.

    • Filed in House 2/26.

    • UPDATE- Sister bill (SB1754) filed in Senate 2/28.

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