Illinois Incentives and Laws for Other
The list below contains summaries of all Illinois incentives and laws related to Other.
State Incentives
Smart Grid Infrastructure Development and Support
The Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Trust will provide financial and technical support and assistance to public or private entities within the state for programs and projects that support, encourage, or utilize innovative technologies and methods to modernize the state's electric grid. Technologies may include advanced electricity storage and peak-shaving technologies such as plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), devices that allow PEVs to engage in smart grid functions, or standards development for communication and interoperability of appliances and equipment connected to the electric grid. Electric utilities may voluntarily commit to investments in smart grid advanced metering infrastructure deployment. Participating utilities must consult with the Smart Grid Advisory Council and file a Smart Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission. (Reference Senate Bill 1652, 2011; House Bill 3036, 2011; and 220 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/16-108.5-108.7)
Laws and Regulations
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Installation Requirements
The Illinois Commerce Commission must establish certification requirements for vendors that install EVSE by April 29, 2012. (Reference Senate Bill 1652, 2011, and 220 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/16-128A)
Plug-in Electric Vehicle Promotion and Coordination
The Illinois Electric Vehicle Advisory Council is established to investigate and recommend strategies that the governor and the general assembly may implement to promote the use of plug-in electric vehicles, including potential infrastructure improvements. The governor may appoint an Electric Vehicle Coordinator to act as the point of contact for related policies and activities in the state. (Reference House Bill 2902, 2011)
Alternative Fuel Promotion
The Illinois General Assembly established the Alternate Fuels Commission (Commission) within the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to identify and recommend strategies to the governor and General Assembly for implementing and promoting the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. The Commission will identify ways to improve stakeholder communication and coordination regarding the research and promotion of alternative fuels. The Commission must issue written reports on their activities and findings on at least an annual basis. (Reference 415 Illinois Compiled Statutes 120/23)
Creation of Green Career Grants Program
The Illinois State Board of Education will establish a grant program to develop two-year pilot programs to assist in the creation and promotion of green career and technical education programs in public secondary schools. Green industries include the production and distribution of biofuels and vehicle retrofits to operate using biofuels. (Reference Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/2-3.151)
Biofuels Education and Promotion
The Promote Illinois Ethanol and Biodiesel Act requires state agencies, including state-supported universities and colleges, to provide links from their websites to sites containing information on ethanol and biodiesel fuels. The links must connect to Web sites maintained and operated by state agencies and may also include links to private websites. (Reference 505 Illinois Compiled Statutes 150/1)
State Government Energy Initiative
The Green Governments Illinois Act (Act) demonstrates the state's commitment to reduce negative environmental impacts, reduce greenhouse gases, and preserve resources for current and future generations. The Act also aims to strengthen the capacity of local governments and educational institutions to enable a more environmentally sustainable future. The Act established the Green Governments Coordinating Council (Council) to fully integrate cost-effective environmental sustainability measures into the ongoing management systems, long-range planning, and daily operations of state agencies. Initially, the Council will focus on initiatives that include those related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and alternative fuel vehicles. Local governments and educational institutes are not required to participate in the provisions of the Act. (Reference 20 Illinois Compiled Statutes 3954/1 to 3954/45)
Corn-to-Ethanol Research Pilot Plant
The Illinois Ethanol Research Advisory Board manages and operates the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) Pilot Plant. The NCERC Pilot Plant aims to reduce the cost of producing ethanol through the development and commercialization of new production technologies, equipment, processes, feedstocks, and new value added co- and by-products. The Illinois Ethanol Research Advisory Board has six main responsibilities:
- Review the annual operating plans and budget of the NCERC Pilot Plant;
- Advise on research and development priorities and projects to be carried out at the NCERC Pilot Plant;
- Advise on policies and procedures regarding the management and operation of the NCERC Pilot Plant (including contracts, project selection, and personnel issues);
- Develop by-laws;
- Submit a final report to the governor and General Assembly outlining the progress, accomplishments, and a financial report for the year; and
- Establish and operate the NCERC at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville as a State Biorefining Center of Excellence with a focus on areas including the following: performing collaborative research; offering training and educational services; advancing the state biofuels industry; pursuing funding sources; and serving as an independent source for testing and validation.
(Reference 110 Illinois Compiled Statutes 520/6.5 to 520/6.6)