SB3922Introduced in the Senate
UTILITIES-VARIOUS
Introduced by Steve Stadelman, District 34
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning virtual power plant programs, provides that, in setting the values of upfront payment and performance payment compensation under the provisions, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall set values for eligible systems that include energy storage that are, taking into account the time value of money, not less than: (A) for an eligible system that did not receive and agrees not to apply for a rebate for its storage component under specified provisions, $250 per kilowatt-hour nameplate capacity paid on the date the system is placed in service; or (B) for an eligible system that received a rebate for its storage component under specified provisions, $0 per kilowatt-hour. In provisions concerning distributed generation and storage rebates, provides that, until the later of December 31, 2029 or the threshold date (rather than until December 31, 2029), the value of specified rebates shall be $300 per kilowatt of nameplate generating capacity, measured as nominal DC power output, of the distributed generation. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning setback distances for commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities, specifies that the ability of a county to require a reasonable setback distance between fencing and public rights-of-way if the requirement is not specific to commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities and does not preclude the development of commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities or the ability of commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities to comply with the requirements set forth in the provisions shall not exceed 50 feet between fencing and public rights-of-way. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that a "community renewable generation project" means an electric generating facility that, among other things, is limited in nameplate capacity to less than or equal to 5,000 kilowatts (rather than 10,000 kilowatts). Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
July 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee · May 7, 2026
9
Yes
5
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Peters | 13 | Not Voting |
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Steve Stadelman | 34 | Yes |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | No |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
Postponed - Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 009-005-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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