Illinois Coal to Solar and Energy Storage Program Grant
Coal to Solar and Energy Storage Grant
CSFA Number: 420-00-2836
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
This is a new initiative created by Public Act 102-0067, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, will support the installation and operation of energy storage facilities at the sites of up to five qualifying electric generating facilities.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
IL 102-0662
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
The intent of this program is to install energy storage facilities at the sites of up to five former coal plants at least 37 megawatts of storage capacity.
UGA Program Terms
Information about the Program Specific Terms and requirements can be found within the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Eligible Applicants
Other;
Applicant Eligibility
Information about the Applicant Eligibility can be found within the Notice of Funding Opportunity. This program installs energy storage and renewable energy technologies at the site of former coal plants. This benefits the environment and electric grid by installing additional storage capacity.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
Submissions via the State of Illinois Grant Management System.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
The awards will be made by a combination of eligibility requirements established by the law and a merit-based review. Per P.A. 102-0662, the Department shall make the grant payments to a recipient in equal annual amounts for 10 years following the date the energy storage facility is placed into commercial operation. The grant contracts shall specify the date or dates in each year on which the annual grant payments shall be paid.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
TBD
Uses and Restrictions
The intended purpose of this grant program is to support the installation and operation of energy storage facilities at the sites of qualifying electric generating facilities.
Reports
Information about the Reports can be found within the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Account Identification
TBD
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
TBD
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2023 : $28,050,000
FY 2024 : $28,050,000
FY 2025 : $28,050,000
FY 2026 : $28,050,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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