Illinois Administrative Code

Section 465.90 Meter Aggregation a) Electricity providers shall separately consider each application for meter aggregation for the purposes of net metering and shall determine whether to allow meter aggregation for purposes of net metering on the basis of the facts and circumstan…

Section 466.10 Scope The Illinois Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Standard applies to distributed energy resources facilities operated in parallel with an electric public utility distribution company in Illinois and meeting the following criteria: a) The nameplate ca…

Section 466.100 Level 2 Expedited Review An EDC shall use the Level 2 review procedure for interconnection requests that meet the Level 2 criteria in Section 466.80(b). An EDC may not impose additional requirements for Level 2 reviews that are not specifically authorized under th…

Section 466.110 Level 3 Expedited Review An EDC shall use the Level 3 expedited review procedure for an interconnection request that meets the criteria in Section 466.80(c). An EDC may not impose additional requirements for Level 3 reviews not specifically authorized under this s…

Section 466.120 Level 4 Review An EDC shall use the Level 4 study review procedures for an interconnection request that meets the criteria in Section 466.80(d). a) The applicant submits an interconnection request using the appropriate form, along with the Level 4 application fee …

Section 466.125 Material Modifications a) At any time after an application is deemed complete, including during the pendency of tasks identified in Sections 466.90, 466.100, 466.110, or 466.120, the applicant or the EDC may identify modifications to the proposed DER facility. An …

Section 466.130 Disputes a) It is the policy of the Commission that applicants for interconnection and EDCs should, to the maximum extent possible, endeavor to resolve interconnection disputes through negotiation and without resorting to the processes of the Commission. A party s…

Section 466.140 Records a) An EDC shall maintain records specified in this subsection for a minimum of five years, and shall make publicly available: 1) The total number of and the nameplate and export capacity of the completed interconnection requests received, studied, approved…

Section 466.15 Compliance The Commission shall require implementation of each requirement on November 1, 2022 unless the Commission grants an extension of time for cause. (Source: Added at 46 Ill. Reg. 9666, effective May 26, 2022)

Section 466.20 Definitions Terms defined in Section 16-102 of the Public Utilities Act [220 ILCS 5] shall have the same meaning for purposes of this Part as they have under Section 16-102 of the Act, unless further defined in this Part. The following words and terms, when used in…

Section 466.30 Waiver a) The Commission may, on application or petition of an EDC, DER applicant or customer, or on its own motion, grant a temporary or permanent waiver from this Part, or any Section or subsection of this Part, in individual cases in which the Commission finds t…

Section 466.35 Waiver (Renumbered) (Source: Renumbered at 466.30 at 46 Ill. Reg. 9666, effective May 26, 2022)

Section 466.40 Technical Standards The technical standard to be used in evaluating interconnection requests governed by the Illinois Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Standard is IEEE Standard 1547. (Source: Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 9666, effective May 26, 2022)

Section 466.45 Pre-Application Report a) A potential applicant may submit a formal written request form along with a non-refundable fee of $300 for a pre-application report on a proposed project at a specific site. The EDC shall provide the pre-application data described in Secti…

Section 466.50 Interconnection Requests a) Applicants seeking to interconnect a DER facility shall submit an interconnection request to the EDC that owns the electric distribution system to which interconnection is sought. Applicants shall use interconnection request forms approv…

Section 466.60 General Requirements a) When an interconnection request for a DER facility includes multiple energy production devices at a site for which the applicant seeks a single point of interconnection, the interconnection request shall be evaluated based on the aggregate n…

Section 466.70 Lab-Certified Equipment An interconnection request may be eligible for expedited interconnection review under Section 466.90 if the distributed energy resources facility uses interconnection equipment that is lab-certified. Interconnection equipment shall be deemed…

Section 466.75 Limited-Export and Non-Exporting Distribution Energy Resources Facilities The following technical specifications are intended to identify acceptable export control methods to facilitate the interconnection and parallel operation of limited-export and non-export sys…

Section 466.80 Determining the Review Level An EDC shall determine whether an interconnection request should be processed under the Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 procedures by using the following screens: a) An EDC shall use Level 1 procedures to evaluate all interconnection requests to con…

Section 466.90 Level 1 Expedited Review An EDC shall use the Level 1 interconnection review procedures for an interconnection request that meets the requirements specified in Section 466.80(a). An EDC may not impose additional requirements on Level 1 reviews that are not specific…

Section 466.APPENDIX D Levels 1 to 4 Contract STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR INTERCONNECTION OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES FACILITIES WITH A CAPACITY LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 10 MVA This agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of , by and between ("interconnection custom…

Section 467.10 Scope The Illinois Large Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Standard applies to any distributed energy resources (DER) facility operated in parallel with an electric public utility distribution company in Illinois and whose nameplate capacity is greater t…

Section 467.20 Definitions and Incorporations by Reference Terms defined in Section 16-102 of the Public Utilities Act [220 ILCS 5] shall have the same meaning for purposes of this Part as they have under Section 16-102 of the Act, unless further defined in this Part. The followi…

Section 467.30 Waiver a) The Commission, on application or petition of an EDC, DER applicant or customer, or on its own motion, may grant a temporary or permanent waiver from this Part, or any Section or subsection of this Part, in individual cases in which the Commission finds t…

Section 467.40 Technical Standards The EDC shall use relevant technical interconnection standards adopted by the applicable regional transmission organization (RTO). If such standards do not exist, the parties shall negotiate adjustments or modifications to IEEE Standard 1547 tha…

Section 467.45 Pre-Application Report a) In addition to the information described in Section 467.60, which may be provided in response to an informal request, a potential applicant may submit a formal written request form along with a non-refundable fee of $300 for a pre-applicat…

Section 467.50 Interconnection Request Review a) Applicants seeking to interconnect a DER facility, or to revise a DER facility that has already been interconnected, shall submit an interconnection request to the EDC that owns the electric distribution system to which interconnec…

Section 467.60 General Requirements a) When an interconnection request for a DER facility includes multiple energy production devices at a site for which the applicant seeks a single point of interconnection, the interconnection request shall be evaluated based on the aggregate n…

Section 467.70 Interconnection Review Procedures a) The applicant shall submit an interconnection request using Appendix B, along with the application fee specified in Appendix B. b) Within 10 business days after receipt of an interconnection request, the EDC shall notify the app…

Section 467.80 Disputes a) It is the policy of the Commission that applicants for interconnection and EDCs should, to the maximum extent possible, endeavor to resolve interconnection disputes through negotiation and without resorting to the processes of the Commission. A party sh…

Section 467.90 Records a) An EDC shall maintain the following records for a minimum of five years, and shall make publicly available: 1) The total number of, and the nameplate and export capacity of, the completed interconnection requests received, approved and denied; and 2) The…

Section 467.APPENDIX C Contract STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR INTERCONNECTION OF DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES FACILITIES WITH A CAPACITY MORE THAN 10 MVA This agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of , by and between ("interconnection customer"), as an individual per…

Section 468.100 Commission Oversight a) Upon complaint or on the Commission's own motion, the Commission may investigate all activities subject to this Part or Sections 16-128(a) or 16-128A of the Act, including violations of this Part or the statutes. b) If, after notice and hea…

Section 468.110 Maintenance of Records The applicant shall agree to adopt and follow procedures ensuring that documentation regarding the installation of distributed generation facilities are retained for a period of not less than three calendar years after the calendar year in w…

Section 468.120 Fees a) The following fees shall apply: 1) Application for certification $50 2) (Blank) 3) Returned check fee $25 b) Application and recertification fees are nonrefundable. c) All fees under this Part shall be paid by certified check, cashier's check or money orde…

Section 468.130 Notification Requirements for Retail Customers Seeking Net Metering Service Electric utilities shall require retail customers who seek net metering service from an electric utility to provide the following information related to the installation of the retail cust…

Section 468.140 Initial Compliance Date The initial date for compliance with this Part is December 31, 2013.

Section 468.20 Definitions Terms defined in Section 16-128A of the Act shall have the same meaning for purposes of this Part as they have under the Act, unless further defined in this Part. "Act" means the Public Utilities Act [220 ILCS 5]. "Applicant" means a person or entity th…

Section 468.30 Applicability After December 31, 2013, with the exception of self-installers, all entities that install distributed generation facilities shall be certified by the Commission under this Part prior to installing any distributed generation facilities in the State of …

Section 468.40 Application Procedures a) The applicant shall file its application for certification under this Part and provide all information required by this Part. b) Contents of documents filed by applicants shall be consistent with Subpart B of the Commission's Rules of Prac…

Section 468.50 Required Application Information Applications for certification under this Part shall contain the following information: a) The applicant's name (including d/b/a, if any), street address, telephone number, facsimile number and website and email addresses. The appli…

Section 468.60 Certification Requirements An applicant shall be certified if its application satisfies the following requirements: a) The applicant certifies that it will remain in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and Commission rules and orders, including, but…

Section 468.70 Certifications Conditioned Upon Compliance Each certification issued to an applicant is conditioned upon compliance with the provisions of this Part and Sections 16-128(a) and 16-128A of the Act. Violation of this Part or the Act make the certificate holder subject…

Section 468.80 Annual Recertification and Reporting a) A certificate holder shall recertify annually to remain in good standing with the Commission. Recertification involves submitting a recertification report that includes the information required by subsection (c). b) By April …

Section 468.90 Complaint Procedures Complaints shall be filed in conformance with 83 Ill. Adm. Code 200.160 and 200.170 and 83 Ill. Adm. Code 280.170. The complaint shall comply with the Commission's Rules of Practice (83 Ill. Adm. Code 200).

Section 469.10 Definitions Terms defined in Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act [220 ILCS 5/16-128A] shall have the same meaning for purposes of this Part as they have under Section 16-128A of the Public Utilities Act, unless further defined in this Part. The following te…

Section 469.100 Maintenance of Records The certificate holder shall agree to adopt and follow rules and procedures ensuring that documentation regarding installing, maintaining and repairing electric vehicle charging stations are retained for a period of not less than three calen…

Section 469.110 Fees a) The following fees shall apply: 1) Application for certification $50 2) (Blank) 3) Returned check fee $25 b) Application and recertification fees are nonrefundable. c) All fees under this Part shall be paid by certified check, cashier's check or money orde…

Section 469.120 Obligations of Electric Utilities, IMRs and Retail Customers a) Each electric utility shall file a tariff or tariffs with the Commission setting forth the documentation that each retail customer who owns, uses, operates or maintains an electric vehicle charging st…

Section 469.130 Initial Compliance Date The initial date for compliance with this Part is January 1, 2014.