Indexed Wind, Solar, Brownfield, and Hydropower
Public Act 102-0662 (the “Climate and Equitable Jobs Act”) was signed into law and became effective on September 15, 2021. Public Act 103-0380, related to the procurement of RECs from certain hydropower projects, was signed into law and became effective on January 1, 2024. On 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 IPA issued a final 2026 Long-Term Plan in accordance with this Commission Order on April 20, 2026. The IPA issued a modified 2026 Long-Term Plan consistent with the provisions of Public Act 104-0458 on June 1, 2026.
A procurement for indexed renewable energy credits (“Indexed RECs”) from new utility-scale wind projects (projects over 5 MW), new utility-scale solar projects (projects over 5 MW), new brownfield site photovoltaic projects, and new hydropower projects at an existing dam or modernized or retooled hydropower projects at an existing dam will be held on November 30, 2026.
The quantities to be procured are 837,984 RECs delivered annually from either new utility-scale wind or hydropower projects, 433,333 RECs delivered annually from new utility-scale solar projects, and 296,271 RECs delivered annually from new brownfield site photovoltaic projects.
Deadlines and dates of main events are provided on the Calendar Page. The schedule is subject to revision.
You may register to receive announcements for the Indexed Wind, Solar, Brownfield, and Hydropower RFP through the Register Page by selecting the “Indexed Wind, Solar, Brownfield, and Hydropower” option.
RSVP for the Fall 2026 Indexed REC RFP Webcast on September 24, 2026 here!
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Final Materials and Results from previous procurement events are available on the Previous RFPs page.
Please visit the Useful Links page for resources on the Minimum Equity Standard requirements, the Equity Accountability System, and the Energy Workforce Equity Portal, established under the IPA Act and through the IPA’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Plans, and applicable to participants in competitive REC procurements.
