What projects are exempt from prevailing wage?

ABP Residential Exemption

If “Residential” is selected and the project is 25 kW AC or less in size, applicant will attest that the project is a residential project with a checkbox if it meets one of the following criteria:  

• Electric bill demonstrates residential rate classification. 
• Property classified as residential for purposes of property tax. 
• Structure usage is at least 75% residential. 

If “Residential” is selected and the project is greater than 25 kW AC in size, applicant will provide at least one of the following documents:  

• Electric bill which shows residential classification; or 24 The project’s latitude and longitude (in degrees out to 6 decimal places, e.g., 41.881856, -87.631222; this information is easily identified through Google Maps) will be requested as optional information. 
• Projects in rural locations are strongly encouraged to provide this information. Approved Vendors that submit a significant number of projects with addresses that are difficult to map without latitude/longitude information may be asked by the Program Administrator to provide latitude/longitude for all future project applications. 
• Proof of residential property tax class code; or  
• Documentation demonstrating that at least 75% of the usage of the structure(s) is residential

House of Worship Exemption:

If “House of Worship” is selected and project is 100 kW AC or less in size, applicant

will provide both of the following:

• A signed attestation that states the following (provided in the CSG Contract with the customer):

I certify that my name is [CERTIFIER’S NAME] and that I serve as [RELATION TO THE ORGANIZATION] to/for [ORGANIZATION NAME]. I have direct knowledge of [ORGANIZATION NAME]’s use of the property at [ADDRESS].  As required under Section 1-75(c)(1)(Q)(1) of the Illinois Power Agency Act (20 ILCS 3855) as amended by Public Act 102-0662, I further certify that the property located at the address above, the site of a proposed new photovoltaic project, qualifies as a House of Worship because it is used exclusively by a religious society or body of persons as a place for religious exercise or religious worship and is recognized as exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 15-40 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200).  I certify that these representations are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that these representations will be used for state government purposes and may be verified at any time by the Illinois Power Agency, and that the Illinois Power Agency has the right to request documents and other evidence to verify this certification. I also understand that making misleading or false statements in an application for the Adjustable Block Program may result in denial of the application or other consequences, including possible Program disciplinary action against an applicant Approved Vendor or its Designee.

• Proof of exemption from taxation pursuant to Section 15-40 of the Property Tax Code