Can ABP project energization deadlines be extended?

Yes. Extensions will be granted for the following circumstances:

1. System is electrically complete due to utility approval

An indefinite extension will be granted if a system is electrically complete (ready to start generation), but the utility has not approved the interconnection. The Approved Vendor must document that the interconnection approval request was made to the utility within 30 days of the system being electrically complete yet not processed and approved.

2. Legal/Permitting Delays

A 6-month extension will be granted for documented legal delays, including permitting delays.

3. Payment of Refundable Extension Fee

One 6-month extension will be granted upon payment of a refundable $25/kW extension fee for distributed generation systems, and up to two 6-month extensions for community solar projects (the latter extension is only for achieving the required subscriber rate, not for project completion and energization, and will require an additional refundable $25/kW fee).

The extension fee(s) would be payable to the contracting utility and refunded as part of the first (or only for systems up to 10 kW) REC payment.

4. Demonstration of Good Cause

The Agency may also, but is not required to, approve additional extensions for demonstration of good cause. What qualifies?

The Agency is aware of potential delays in receiving updated interconnection cost estimates (particularly for community solar projects on a crowded feeder queue) that could delay system completion timelines, possibly pushing electrical completion beyond the period contemplated in the contract at no fault of the developer; such delays would qualify as good cause for the approval of an extension.

These extensions are outlined in the REC delivery contract itself, and the IPA has issued separate guidance regarding how extension requests should be made for certain circumstances.

How much we charge:

<=10 kW	10.00%
>10-25 kW	9.50%
>25-100 kW	8.00%
>100-200 kW	5.00%
>200-500 kW	3.50%
>500-2000 kW	2.50%

5. If an energization deadline receives a blanket extension by the Illinois Shines program.