1. 2011 Solar Policy Initiatives 01/11/11 Jeremy Jones, Chair of ISEA Policy Committee ph 773.913.4407 email jjones@socoreenergy.com 1.Recent Legislative Success 2.Key initiatives for 2011 3.Sources for Information 4.Policy Committee Meeting

2. Recent Legislative Success Establishment of a solar specific “carve out” within the existing Renewable Portfolio Standard (25% renewable by 2025, with 70% of that wind and 6% of that solar*) *solar requirement starts in 2015 Addition of a solar ramp up schedule prior to 2015 Initial PACE financing clarifying legislation Homeowners Bill of Rights True net metering up to 40kW AC

3. Recent Legislative Success (cont) For 2012, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved procurement of solar energy from at least 2 solar projects on 12/15/10. These included Invenergy Illinois Solar I, and Rockford Solar Partners.

4. Key Initiatives for 2011 Expanding true net metering up to 1-2MW (Add community/virtual net metering) Elimination of the Renewable Portfolio Standard cost cap (not likely, although new coal plant bills don’t have rate cap) and/or establishment of a procurement prioritization for solar Work with IPA on a DG focused procurement plan Re-establishment of an in-state preference for renewable procurement PACE Financing Guidance (On hold pending federal guidance)

5. Sources for Information Stay informed about policy that affects the growth of renewable energy and industry jobs. Illinois General Assembly - read legislation, learn who bill sponsors are and find out where a bill is. Illinois Board of Elections - Learn who your legislators are. Environmental Law & Policy Center - The Midwest ’ s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization. The Vote Solar Initiative - Learn about state policies and initiatives, including lobby days. Illinois Environmental Council - Stay informed on environmental legislation with IEC's bill tracker and legislative updates.

6. Policy Committee Meeting Date: February 8th at 11:00AM Location: 200 E. Randolph St, Suite 2210 (Aon Center) Agenda: Discuss strategies, necessary tasks, and schedule for 2011 legislative initiatives Thank You Jeremy Jones, Chair of ISEA Policy Committee ph 773.913.4407 email jjones@socoreenergy.com