Energy Storage – Useful Links

IPA Supplier Portal

Suppliers with projects that have been awarded in an Energy Storage RFP are required to submit compliance forms, such as Minimum Equity Standard reports, and other materials to the IPA for review. Suppliers use the supplier portal to submit such materials.

If you have an account for the supplier portal, please log in here: https://ipa-supplierportal.com/

If you need additional accounts, please email the Procurement Administrator at IPA-Compliance@nera.com

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IPA’s Energy Workforce Equity Portal

The IPA’s Energy Workforce Equity Portal is designed to help connect clean energy companies with Equity Eligible Persons looking to work in the clean energy sector in Illinois. Developers, such as developers of energy storage projects, can use this portal to advertise jobs and to search for Equity Eligible Persons seeking employment, as Equity Eligible Persons register on the portal. Developers can also use the portal to apply to qualify as an Equity Eligible Contractor.

Please visit the IPA Energy Workforce Equity Portal here: https://energyequity.illinois.gov/

• The IPA hosted a training for participants to get acquainted with the portal and its various functionalities. This includes advertising jobs and searching for Equity Eligible Persons seeking employment, as they register on the portal. The training is available here: https://youtu.be/RWmu0mCs8N0

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IPA’s Minimum Equity Standard Page

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) created an equity accountability system mandating minimum equity standards for certain IPA administered programs and procurements, including competitive procurement events for Indexed Storage Credits. The Minimum Equity Standard (MES) helps ensure that the growing clean energy economy is accessible to everyone. The IPA created a Minimum Equity Standard (MES) webpage to provide the most up to date MES related documents, educational resources, and training materials related to MES Compliance Plans and waiver requests.

Please visit the IPA Minimum Equity Standard webpage here: https://ipa.illinois.gov/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/minimum-equity-standard.html

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IPA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Page

The IPA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) page represents the IPA’s commitment to DEI principles in its mission to create an equitable clean energy future in Illinois. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) created new requirements to meet DEI targets and mandates for renewable energy projects, programs, and procurements. This includes supporting projects led by Equity Eligible Contractors, mandating a Minimum Equity Standard related to the project workforce, and creating and maintaining an Energy Workforce Equity Portal to connect clean energy companies and developers with Equity Eligible Persons. Additional information on DEI outreach, resources, and webinars is maintained on the IPA DEI page.

Please visit the IPA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage here: https://ipa.illinois.gov/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.html