Spark Alerts: April 18, 2025

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📰 Market & Development News

Illinois

• 4/15- Clean energy trade associations are calling for the Illinois Commerce Commission to revise its upcoming report on clean energy storage and double its recommended procurement target.

• 4/15- Nearly 230 people in Ursa have signed a petition opposing a proposed 27-acre solar project by Ursa Creek Solar.

• 4/15- Nexamp is seeking approval from the City of Yorkville for a 4.99-megawatt community solar farm located next to a previously approved solar farm.

Texas

• 4/15- The Texas Senate passed SB 819, which creates new restrictions on solar and wind development. It will now move to the House.

• 4/15- The Paris City Council discussed allocation of funds from the disannexation of a local utility solar energy project, and is planning to put the money towards community amenities.

📢 Policy & Programs

Texas

• SB819- Solar Fees and Regulations

  • Authorizes fees and development restrictions on solar and wind energy systems.

  • Introduced in Senate 2/7.

  • UPDATE- Passed Senate on 4/15, sent to House.

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