John Albers

Utility Dive reports that the Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved the Illinois Power Agency’s 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan, finalizing new contract-level provisions, including a new process for using regulatorily continuing provisions for renewable energy certificate contracts. United’s John Albers commended the commission’s decision, highlighting that the plan provides greater certainty for large community solar and utility-scale projects in Illinois.

The decision authorizes an immediate expansion of the Adjustable Block Program by 100 percent — doubling community, commercial, and small-scale solar categories.

Energy News Network reports on a case dismissed by the Wisconsin appeals court involving a family’s attempt to utilize third-party solar ownership. United’s John Albers hoped that the case would clarify the uncertainty in Wisconsin and empower other families to embrace solar.