Announcements
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Indexed REC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Fall 2026 Indexed REC RFP Quantities to be ProcuredThe 2026 Long-Term Plan provides for a procurement of Indexed Renewable Energy Credits (“Indexed RECs”) from new utility-scale wind projects, new utility-scale solar projects, new brownfield site photovoltaic projects, and new hydropower projects at an existing dam or modernized or retooled hydropower projects this Fall 2026. The quantities to be procured are 837,984 Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Part 2 Window is Open!The Part 2 Window for the Energy Storage RFP is now open. You can access the online Part 2 Form using the same login credentials you used to access the online Part 1 Form. Part 2 Proposals are due by 12 PM (noon) CPT on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Please follow the instructions provided to you for submitting bid assurance collateral for the Energy Storage RFP. These Continue reading
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Indexed REC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Fall 2026 Indexed REC RFP for Wind, Solar, Brownfield, and Hydropower Projects ScheduledOn October 20, 2025, the IPA filed its Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (“2026 Long-Term Plan”) with the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) and the ICC issued a Final Order approving the 2026 Long-Term Plan with modifications on February 17, 2026. The Final 2026 Modified Long-Term Plan is available on the Illinois Power Agency's website. As approved by Continue reading
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BEC RFP – POSTING: Revised RFP RulesOn July 28, 2026, the Procurement Administrator posted revised RFP Rules for the Fall 2026 BEC RFP, which corrects the provisional number of blocks available for given Combinations in Section I.2.5. The updated RFP Rules as well as the errata with the redline of the corrections are posted under the Fall 2026 Block Energy and Capacity RFP heading on the Final Materials Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: RSVP for the Webcast on Monday, August 3 at 1 PM CPTThe Fall 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”) and Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) for the period October 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) capacity for AIC for the periods June 1, Continue reading
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BEC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: RSVP for the Webcast on Monday, August 3 at 1 PM CPTThe Fall 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”) and Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) for the period October 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) capacity for AIC for the periods June 1, Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – FINAL REMINDER: Part 1 Proposals due TODAY, July 16 at 12 PM (noon) CPTThere are two (2) procurement events held under the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP: (1) the AIC procurement event and (2) the ComEd procurement event. Projects interconnected within the MISO LRZ 4 will participate in the AIC procurement event. Projects interconnected within the PJM ComEd LDA will participate in the ComEd procurement event. In order to submit a Bid for Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Part 1 Proposals due TOMORROW, July 16 at 12 PM (noon) CPTThere are two (2) procurement events held under the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP: (1) the AIC procurement event and (2) the ComEd procurement event. Projects interconnected within the MISO LRZ 4 will participate in the AIC procurement event. Projects interconnected within the PJM ComEd LDA will participate in the ComEd procurement event. In order to submit a Bid for Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Part 1 Proposals due Thursday, July 16 at 12 PM (noon) CPTThere are two (2) procurement events held under the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP: (1) the AIC procurement event and (2) the ComEd procurement event. Projects interconnected within the MISO LRZ 4 will participate in the AIC procurement event. Projects interconnected within the PJM ComEd LDA will participate in the ComEd procurement event. In order to submit a Bid for Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Part 1 Proposals due Thursday, July 16 at 12 PM (noon) CPTThere are two (2) procurement events held under the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP: (1) the AIC procurement event and (2) the ComEd procurement event. Projects interconnected within the MISO LRZ 4 will participate in the AIC procurement event. Projects interconnected within the PJM ComEd LDA will participate in the ComEd procurement event. In order to submit a Bid for Continue reading
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BEC RFP – POSTING: Final RFP Documents for Energy and Capacity for Fall 2026The Procurement Administrator has posted the final RFP documents under the Fall 2026 Block Energy and Capacity RFP heading on the Final Materials page of the Block Energy and Capacity section of the procurement website. These documents are dated July 8, 2026. A bidder information webcast will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026 and is open to all prospective bidders. Continue reading
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BEC RFP – POSTING: Final Supplier Contract Documents for Energy and Capacity for Fall 2026The Fall 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”) and Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) for the period October 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) capacity for AIC for the periods June 1, Continue reading
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Illinois Power Agency Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on MISO’s Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS)In July 2025, MISO's Expedited Resource Additions Study (ERAS) was approved by FERC with the goal of addressing near term resource adequacy and reliability needs. The Illinois Power Agency (IPA), in coordination with the Illinois Commerce Commission, are seeking stakeholder feedback on barriers that may limit participation in ERAS to explore potential changes which Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Part 1 Window is Open!; Register for an Account to Access the Online Part 1 FormThere are two (2) procurement events held under the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP: (1) the AIC procurement event and (2) the ComEd procurement event. Projects interconnected within the MISO LRZ 4 will participate in the AIC procurement event. Projects interconnected within the PJM ComEd LDA will participate in the ComEd procurement event. In order to submit a Bid for Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – POSTING: Bidder Information Webcast MaterialsThe Procurement Administrator has posted the Bidder Information Webcast materials for the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP to the Final Materials page of the Energy Storage section of the procurement website. The materials include the presentation and the audio recording from the bidder information webcast held on June 30, 2026. To receive updates and information Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – POSTING: Final ISC Contract and RFP DocumentsThe Procurement Administrator has posted the final ISC Contract and RFP Documents for the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP to the Final Materials page of the Energy Storage section of the procurement website. The documents are dated June 29, 2026. Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Webcast Scheduled for TOMORROW, June 30, 2026 at 10 AM (CPT)On January 8, 2026, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”, P.A. 104-0458) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CRGA, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) will conduct an initial energy storage resources procurement ("Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP"). The target for this procurement is 1,038 MW of stand-alone energy storage resources, with 450 MW Continue reading
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BEC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Fall 2026 Block Energy and Capacity RFPThe Fall 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”) and Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) for the period October 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) capacity for AIC for the periods June 1, Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10 AM (CPT)On January 8, 2026, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”, P.A. 104-0458) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CRGA, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) will conduct an initial energy storage resources procurement ("Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP"). The target for this procurement is 1,038 MW of stand-alone energy storage resources, with 450 MW Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10 AM (CPT)On January 8, 2026, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”, P.A. 104-0458) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CRGA, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) will conduct an initial energy storage resources procurement ("Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP"). The target for this procurement is 1,038 MW of stand-alone energy storage resources, with 450 MW Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – FINAL REMINDER: Comments on the Final Draft ISC Contract and Preliminary Proposal Requirements due TODAY, June 15On January 8, 2026, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”, P.A. 104-0458) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CRGA, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) will conduct an initial energy storage resources procurement ("Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP"). The target for this procurement is 1,038 MW of stand-alone energy storage resources, with 450 MW Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Comments on the Final Draft ISC Contract and Preliminary Proposal Requirements due Monday, June 15On January 8, 2026, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”, P.A. 104-0458) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CRGA, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) will conduct an initial energy storage resources procurement ("Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP"). The target for this procurement is 1,038 MW of stand-alone energy storage resources, with 450 MW Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Invitation to Comment on the Final Draft ISC Contract and Preliminary Proposal RequirementsOn January 8, 2026, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”, P.A. 104-0458) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CRGA, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) will conduct an initial energy storage resources procurement ("Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP"). The target for this procurement is 1,038 MW of stand-alone energy storage resources, with 450 MW Continue reading
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BEC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: ICC Has Approved the Results of the Spring 2026 AIC Capacity Procurement EventOn Thursday, May 21, 2026 the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) approved the results of the AIC Capacity procurement event under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals. In accordance with the Act and ICC Orders, the Procurement Administrator is releasing information concerning the results of this procurement event. Please see the Results Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Bids Due TOMORROW, Friday, May 15!The Bid Date for the AIC Capacity procurement event under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) is TOMORROW, Friday, May 15. The Bid Window is from 10 AM to 12 PM (noon) CPT. Please submit your Bid Form as early as possible in the Bid Window so that you have an opportunity to revise your Bid Form in the event we find a deficiency. Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Comments on the Draft ISC Contract and Preliminary Proposal Requirements due TOMORROW, May 13On January 8, 2026, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”, P.A. 104-0458) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CRGA, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) will conduct an initial energy storage resources procurement ("Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP"). The target for this procurement is 1,038 MW of stand-alone energy storage resources, with 450 MW Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Bid Submission Training TODAY, May 12A training session for Capacity Products under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) is scheduled for TODAY, May 12, 2026 from 1PM to 3PM Central Prevailing Time. During the session, you will be able to ask questions about the Bid Form and you will be able to practice all aspects of the bid submission procedure that you will use Continue reading
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BEC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Supplier Fee for CapacityA supplier who has bids approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) will be assessed a Supplier Fee that is due to the Illinois Power Agency within seven (7) business days after ICC approval. The post-bid process is discussed in Section VI.2 of the RFP Rules, and the contract execution process is fully described in Paragraph VI.2.18 of the RFP Rules. The Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Bid Submission Training TOMORROW, May 12A training session for Capacity Products under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) is scheduled for TOMORROW, May 12, 2026 from 1PM to 3PM Central Prevailing Time. During the session, you will be able to ask questions about the Bid Form and you will be able to practice all aspects of the bid submission procedure that you will Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Comments on the Draft ISC Contract and Preliminary Proposal Requirements due May 13On January 8, 2026, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”, P.A. 104-0458) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CRGA, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) will conduct an initial energy storage resources procurement ("Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP"). The target for this procurement is 1,038 MW of stand-alone energy storage resources, with 450 MW Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Bid Assurance Collateral for AIC Capacity due Friday, May 8 by 12 PM (noon) CPT!Bid Assurance Collateral for AIC Capacity Products is due by 12 PM (noon) CPT on Friday, May 8, 2026. Bidders have the option to submit cash or a Pre-Bid Letter of Credit to meet the bid assurance collateral requirements for AIC Capacity Products. Please follow the instructions provided to you for submitting bid assurance collateral for the procurement event. These Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – POSTING: Stakeholder Workshop #3 Materials; Comments on the Draft ISC Contract and Preliminary Proposal Requirements due May 13The Procurement Administrator has posted the workshop slides from Stakeholder Workshop #3 for the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP to the Draft Documents page of the Energy Storage section of the procurement website. The Draft ISC Contract and Preliminary Proposal Requirements can also be found on this page. A recording of the workshop is not available. Comments on the Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Bid Assurance Collateral for AIC Capacity due Friday, May 8 by 12 PM (noon) CPT!Bid Assurance Collateral for AIC Capacity Products is due by 12 PM (noon) CPT on Friday, May 8, 2026. Bidders have the option to submit cash or a Pre-Bid Letter of Credit to meet the bid assurance collateral requirements for AIC Capacity Products. Please follow the instructions provided to you for submitting bid assurance collateral for the procurement event. These Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Agenda for Stakeholder Workshop #3 Scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10 AM CPTOn April 22, 2026, the Procurement Administrator posted to the procurement website the Draft ISC Contract and Preliminary Proposal Requirements for the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP and issued an Invitation to Comment on these documents. The third and final workshop, Stakeholder Workshop #3, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CPT) to Continue reading
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BEC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: ICC Has Approved the Results of the Spring 2026 Block Energy Procurement EventsOn Thursday, April 23, 2026 the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) approved the results of the block energy procurement events under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals, namely: i) the block energy procurement event for Ameren Illinois Company; ii) the block energy procurement event for Commonwealth Edison Company; and iii) the block Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Invitation to Comment on the Draft ISC Contract and Preliminary Proposal RequirementsOn January 8, 2026, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”, P.A. 104-0458) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CRGA, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) will conduct an initial energy storage resources procurement (“Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP”). The target for this procurement is 1,038 MW of stand-alone energy storage resources, with 450 Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Bids Due Monday, April 20!The Bid Date for the block energy procurement events under the Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) is Monday, April 20. The Bid Windows are as follows: 8:30 AM to 10 AM CPT for Products and Combinations for the 2027-2029 Delivery Years; 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM (NEW!) CPT for Products and Combinations for the 2026-2027 Delivery Year. Please take Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Bid Submission Training TODAY, April 15A training session for Energy Products under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) is scheduled for TODAY, April 15, 2026 from 2PM to 4PM Central Prevailing Time. During the session, you will be able to ask questions about the Bid Forms and you will be able to practice all aspects of the bid submission procedure that you will use Continue reading
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BEC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Supplier Fees for Block Energy; Guidelines on Block Energy Contract Execution ProcessA supplier who has bids approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) will be assessed a Supplier Fee that is due to the Illinois Power Agency within seven (7) business days after ICC approval. The Supplier Fees for the procurement events for Energy Products under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity RFP are: $ 418 per on-peak block $ 278 per off-peak Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Bid Submission Training on Wednesday, April 15A training session for Energy Products under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 2PM to 4PM Central Prevailing Time. During the session, you will be able to ask questions about the Bid Forms and you will be able to practice all aspects of the bid submission procedure that you will Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – POSTING: Stakeholder Workshop #2 MaterialsThe Procurement Administrator has posted the workshop slides from Stakeholder Workshop #2 for the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP to the Draft Documents page of the Energy Storage section of the procurement website. OPTIONAL: The IPA and Procurement Administrator will accept additional feedback on the items discussed in today’s workshop. Additional feedback may be Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Part 2 Proposals due TOMORROW, April 9 by 12 PM (noon) CPT!The Part 2 Form, supporting documents, and Energy Bid Assurance Collateral are due by 12 PM (noon) CPT TOMORROW, April 9, 2026. Important dates relating to Part 2 Proposals are: Date Information Due Thursday, April 09, 2026 Part 2 Form and Supporting Documents; Energy Bid Assurance Collateral Monday, April 20, 2026 Bid Date for Energy Products Friday, May 08, 2026 Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Stakeholder Workshop #2 Scheduled for TOMORROW, April 8, 2026 at 10 AM CPTOn February 26, 2026, the Procurement Administrator scheduled the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP. The target for this procurement is 1,038 megawatts (MW) of standalone storage, with 450 megawatts interconnected within the MISO Local Resource Zone 4 (“MISO LRZ 4”) and 588 megawatts interconnected within the PJM ComEd Locational Deliverability Area (“ComEd LDA”). This Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Part 2 Proposals due Thursday, April 9 by 12 PM (noon) CPT!The Part 2 Form, supporting documents, and Energy Bid Assurance Collateral are due by 12 PM (noon) CPT on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Important dates relating to Part 2 Proposals are: Date Information Due Thursday, April 09, 2026 Part 2 Form and Supporting Documents; Energy Bid Assurance Collateral Monday, April 20, 2026 Bid Date for Energy Products Friday, May 08, 2026 Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Agenda for Stakeholder Workshop #2 Scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10 AM CPTOn February 26, 2026, the Procurement Administrator scheduled the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP. The target for this procurement is 1,038 megawatts (MW) of standalone storage, with 450 megawatts interconnected within the MISO Local Resource Zone 4 (“MISO LRZ 4”) and 588 megawatts interconnected within the PJM ComEd Locational Deliverability Area (“ComEd LDA”). This Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Part 2 Proposals due Thursday, April 9 by 12 PM (noon) CPT!The Part 2 Form, supporting documents, and Energy Bid Assurance Collateral are due by 12 PM (noon) CPT on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Important dates relating to Part 2 Proposals are: Date Information Due Thursday, April 09, 2026 Part 2 Form and Supporting Documents; Energy Bid Assurance Collateral Monday, April 20, 2026 Bid Date for Energy Products Friday, May 08, 2026 Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Stakeholder Workshop #2 Scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10 AM CPTOn February 26, 2026, the Procurement Administrator scheduled the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP. The target for this procurement is 1,038 megawatts (MW) of standalone storage, with 450 megawatts interconnected within the MISO Local Resource Zone 4 (“MISO LRZ 4”) and 588 megawatts interconnected within the PJM ComEd Locational Deliverability Area (“ComEd LDA”). This Continue reading
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BEC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Part 2 Window is Open!The Part 2 Window for the BEC RFP is open. Important dates relating to Part 2 Proposals are: Date Information Due Thursday, April 09, 2026 Part 2 Form and Supporting Documents; Energy Bid Assurance Collateral Monday, April 20, 2026 Bid Date for Energy Products Friday, May 08, 2026 Capacity Bid Assurance Collateral Friday, May 15, 2026 Bid Date for Capacity Products Continue reading
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BEC RFP – POSTING: Final Targets for Spring 2026The Procurement Administrator has posted the Final Targets for energy and capacity to the Final Materials page of the Block Energy and Capacity section of the procurement website. The document is dated March 30, 2026. Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Additional Feedback for Stakeholder Workshop #1The Procurement Administrator has posted the materials from Stakeholder Workshop #1 for the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP to the Draft Documents page of the Energy Storage section of the procurement website. The materials include the workshop slides and a recording of the presentation portion of the workshop. OPTIONAL: The IPA and Procurement Administrator are Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Part 1 Proposals due TOMORROW, March 19 by 12 PM (noon) CPTPart 1 Proposals under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity RFP are due by 12 PM (noon) CPT TOMORROW, March 19, 2026. The Bid Participation Fee is due to the IPA by 12 PM (noon) CPT TOMORROW, March 19, 2026. Bidders that activate their account can log on to the online form here or select Qualification Form under the Block Energy and Capacity section on the side Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – POSTING: Stakeholder Workshop #1 MaterialsThe Procurement Administrator has posted the materials from Stakeholder Workshop #1 for the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP to the Draft Documents page of the Energy Storage section of the procurement website. The materials include the workshop slides and a recording of the presentation portion of the workshop. OPTIONAL: The IPA and Procurement Administrator will Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – FINAL REMINDER: Stakeholder Workshop #1 Scheduled for TODAY, March 17, 2026 at 1 PM CPTOn February 26, 2026, the Procurement Administrator scheduled the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP. The target for this procurement is 1,038 megawatts (MW) of standalone storage, with 450 megawatts interconnected within the MISO Local Resource Zone 4 (“MISO LRZ 4”) and 588 megawatts interconnected within the PJM ComEd Locational Deliverability Area (“ComEd LDA”). This Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Stakeholder Workshop #1 Scheduled for TOMORROW, March 17, 2026 at 1 PM CPTOn February 26, 2026, the Procurement Administrator scheduled the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP. The target for this procurement is 1,038 megawatts (MW) of standalone storage, with 450 megawatts interconnected within the MISO Local Resource Zone 4 (“MISO LRZ 4”) and 588 megawatts interconnected within the PJM ComEd Locational Deliverability Area (“ComEd LDA”). This Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Part 1 Proposals due Thursday, March 19, 2026 by 12 PM (noon) CPTPart 1 Proposals under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity RFP are due by 12 PM (noon) CPT on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Bid Participation Fee is due to the IPA by 12 PM (noon) CPT on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Bidders that activate their account can log on to the online form here or select Qualification Form under the Block Energy and Capacity section on the Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Part 1 Proposals due Thursday, March 19, 2026 by 12 PM (noon) CPTPart 1 Proposals under the Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity RFP are due by 12 PM (noon) CPT on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Bid Participation Fee is due to the IPA by 12 PM (noon) CPT on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Bidders that activate their account can log on to the online form here or select Qualification Form under the Block Energy and Capacity section on the Continue reading
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BEC RFP – POSTING: RFP Rules ErrataOn March 11, 2026, the Procurement Administrator posted an errata to the RFP Rules for the Spring 2026 BEC RFP, which corrects a label error in Section I.2.6. The errata and the updated RFP Rules are posted to the Final Materials page of the Block Energy and Capacity section of the procurement website. Continue reading
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BEC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Part 1 Window is Open!The Part 1 Window for the Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) is now open. Part 1 Proposals are due by 12 PM (noon) CPT on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Bidders that activate their account can log on to the online form here or select Qualification Form under the Block Energy and Capacity section on the side navigation panel of the procurement Continue reading
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BEC RFP – POSTING: Bidder Information Webcast MaterialsThe Procurement Administrator posted the presentation materials and the audio recording from the bidder information webcast held on March 9, 2026 to the Final Materials page of the Block Energy and Capacity section of the procurement website. Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – REMINDER: Stakeholder Workshop #1 Scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1 PM CPTOn February 26, 2026, the Procurement Administrator scheduled the Summer 2026 Energy Storage RFP. The target for this procurement is 1,038 megawatts (MW) of standalone storage, with 450 megawatts interconnected within the MISO Local Resource Zone 4 (“MISO LRZ 4”) and 588 megawatts interconnected within the PJM ComEd Locational Deliverability Area (“ComEd LDA”). This Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: RSVP for the Webcast on Monday, March 9 at 1 PM CPTThe Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”), Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), and MidAmerican Energy Company (“MEC”) for the period June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) Continue reading
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BEC RFP – POSTING: Final RFP Documents for Energy and Capacity for Spring 2026The Procurement Administrator has posted the final RFP documents to the Final Materials page of the Block Energy and Capacity section of the procurement website. These documents are dated February 27, 2026. A bidder information webcast will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central and is open to all prospective bidders. The Procurement Administrator will Continue reading
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Energy Storage RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Summer 2026 Initial Procurement ScheduledOn January 8, 2026, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”, P.A. 104-0458) was signed into law. Pursuant to the CRGA, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) will conduct an initial procurement of energy storage system resources. The target for this procurement is 1,038 megawatts (MW) of standalone storage, with 450 megawatts interconnected within MISO Local Continue reading
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BEC RFP – POSTING: Final Supplier Contract Documents for Energy and Capacity for Spring 2026The Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”), Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), and MidAmerican Energy Company (“MEC”) for the period June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) Continue reading
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BEC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: RSVP for the Webcast on Monday, March 9 at 1 PM CPTThe Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”), Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), and MidAmerican Energy Company (“MEC”) for the period June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) Continue reading
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Illinois Power Agency Releases its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual ReportOn February 17, 2026, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report. Prepared in accordance with Section 1-125 of the IPA Act, this report meets statutorily mandated reporting requirements and includes an overview of clean energy development progress from the past year. The FY 2025 Annual Report details the IPA’s activities, strategic Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Comments on Draft Contracts for Energy and Capacity and Draft RFP Rules due TOMORROW, February 6The Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”), Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), and MidAmerican Energy Company (“MEC”) for the period June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) Continue reading
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BEC RFP – REMINDER: Comments on Draft Contracts for Energy and Capacity and Draft RFP Rules due Friday, February 6The Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”), Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), and MidAmerican Energy Company (“MEC”) for the period June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) Continue reading
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BEC RFP – POSTING: Postings and Comment Process on Draft Contracts for Energy and Capacity and Draft RFP RulesThe Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”), Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), and MidAmerican Energy Company (“MEC”) for the period June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) Continue reading
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BEC RFP – ANNOUNCEMENT: Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity RFPThe Spring 2026 Block Energy and Capacity Request for Proposals (“BEC RFP”) consists of the procurement of: (i) monthly on-peak and off-peak standard block forward products as well as combinations for Ameren Illinois Company (“AIC”), Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), and MidAmerican Energy Company (“MEC”) for the period June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029; and (ii) Continue reading