Illinois Compiled Statutes
Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH
20 ILCS 730/ - Energy Transition Act.

(20 ILCS 730/Art. 5 heading)


 
(20 ILCS 730/5-1)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-1. Short title. This Article may be cited as the Energy Transition Act. As used in this Article, "this Act" refers to this Article.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-5)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-5. Definitions. As used in this Act:
"Apprentice" means a participant in an apprenticeship program approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
"Apprenticeship program" means an apprenticeship and training program approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
"Black, indigenous, and people of color" or "BIPOC" means people who are members of the groups described in subparagraphs (a) through (e) of paragraph (A) of subsection (1) of Section 2 of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act.
"Community-based organizations" means an organization that: (1) provides employment, skill development, or related services to members of the community; (2) includes community colleges, nonprofits, and local governments; (3) has at least one main operating office in the community or region it serves; and (4) demonstrates relationships with local residents and other organizations serving the community.
"Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, unless the text solely specifies a particular Department.
"Director" means the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
"Equity eligible contractor" or "eligible contractor" means:
"Equity focused populations" means (i) low-income persons; (ii) persons residing in equity investment eligible communities; (iii) persons who identify as black, indigenous, and people of color; (iv) formerly convicted persons; (v) persons who are or were in the child welfare system; (vi) energy workers; (vii) dependents of displaced energy workers; (viii) women; (ix) LGBTQ+, transgender, or gender nonconforming persons; (x) persons with disabilities; and (xi) members of any of these groups who are also youth.
"Equity investment eligible community" and "eligible community" are synonymous and mean the geographic areas throughout Illinois which would most benefit from equitable investments by the State designed to combat discrimination and foster sustainable economic growth. Specifically, the eligible community means the following areas:
"Equity investment eligible person" and "eligible person" are synonymous and mean the persons who would most benefit from equitable investments by the State designed to combat discrimination and foster sustainable economic growth. Specifically, eligible persons means the following people:
"Climate Works Hub" means a nonprofit organization selected by the Department to act as a workforce intermediary and to participate in the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program. To qualify as a Climate Works Hub, the organization must demonstrate the following:
(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-10)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-10. Findings. The General Assembly finds that the clean energy sector is a growing area of the economy in the State of Illinois. The General Assembly further finds that State investment in the clean energy economy in Illinois can be a vehicle for expanding equitable access to public health, safety, a cleaner environment, quality jobs, and economic opportunity.
It is in the public policy interest of the State to ensure that Illinois residents from communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, communities facing coal plant or coal mine closures, and economically disadvantaged communities and individuals experiencing barriers to employment have access to State programs and good jobs and career opportunities in growing sectors of the State economy. To promote those interests in the growing clean energy sector, the General Assembly hereby creates this Act to increase access to and opportunities for education, training, and support services these individuals need to succeed in the labor market generally and the clean energy sector specifically. The General Assembly further finds that the programs included in this Act are essential to equitable, statewide access to quality training, jobs, and economic opportunities across the clean energy sector.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-15)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-15. Regional Administrators.
(a) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall select 3 unique Regional Administrators: one Regional Administrator for coordination of the work in the Northern Illinois Program Delivery Area, one Regional Administrator for coordination of the work in the Central Illinois Program Delivery Area, and one Regional Administrator for coordination of the work in the Southern Illinois Program Delivery Area.
(b) The Regional Administrators shall have strong capabilities, experience, and knowledge related to program development and fiscal management; cultural and language competency needed to be effective in their respective communities to be served; expertise in working in and with BIPOC and environmental justice communities; knowledge and experience in working with employer or sectoral partnerships, if applicable, in clean energy or related sectors; and awareness of industry trends and activities, workforce development best practices, regional workforce development needs, regional and industry employers, and community development. The Regional Administrators shall demonstrate a track record of strong partnerships with community-based organizations and labor organizations.
(c) The Regional Administrators shall work together to administer the implementation of the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, the Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program, and the Returning Resident Clean Jobs Training Program.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-20)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-20. Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program.
(a) As used in this Section, "Program" means the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program.
(b) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall develop and, through Regional Administrators, administer the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program to create a network of 13 Program delivery Hub Sites with program elements delivered by community-based organizations and their subcontractors geographically distributed across the State including at least one Hub Site located in or near each of the following areas: Chicago (South Side), Chicago (Southwest and West Sides), Waukegan, Rockford, Aurora, Joliet, Peoria, Champaign, Danville, Decatur, Carbondale, East St. Louis, and Alton.
(c) In admitting program participants, for each workforce Hub Site, the Regional Administrators shall:
The Department and Regional Administrators shall protect the confidentiality of any personal information provided by program applicants regarding the applicant's status as a formerly incarcerated person or foster care recipient; however, the Department or Regional Administrators may publish aggregated data on the number of participants that were formerly incarcerated or foster care recipients so long as that publication protects the identities of those persons.
Any person who applies to the program may elect not to share with the Department or Regional Administrators whether he or she is a graduate or currently enrolled in the foster care system or was formerly convicted.
(d) Program elements for each Hub Site shall be provided by a community-based organization. The Department shall initially select a community-based organization in each Hub Site and shall subsequently select a community-based organization in each Hub Site every 3 years. Community-based organizations delivering program elements outlined in subsection (e) may provide all elements required or may subcontract to other entities for provision of portions of program elements, including, but not limited to, administrative soft and hard skills for program participants, delivery of specific training in the core curriculum, or provision of other support functions for program delivery compliance.
(e) The Clean Jobs Workforce Hubs Network shall:
(f) Funding for the Program is subject to appropriation from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund.
(g) The Department shall require submission of quarterly reports, including program performance metrics by each Hub Site to the Regional Administrator of their Program Delivery Area. Program performance metrics include, but are not limited to:
(h) Within 3 years after the effective date of this Act, the Department shall select an independent evaluator to review and prepare a report on the performance of the Program and Regional Administrators.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-25)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-25. Clean Jobs Curriculum.
(a) As used in this Section, "clean energy jobs", subject to administrative rules, means jobs in the solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, solar thermal, green hydrogen, geothermal, electric vehicle industries, other renewable energy industries, industries achieving emission reductions, and other related sectors including related industries that manufacture, develop, build, maintain, or provide ancillary services to renewable energy resources or energy efficiency products or services, including the manufacture and installation of healthier building materials that contain fewer hazardous chemicals. "Clean energy jobs" includes administrative, sales, other support functions within these industries and other related sector industries.
(b) The Department shall convene a comprehensive stakeholder process that includes representatives from the State Board of Education, the Illinois Community College Board, the Department of Labor, community-based organizations, workforce development providers, labor unions, building trades, educational institutions, residents of BIPOC and low-income communities, residents of environmental justice communities, clean energy businesses, nonprofit organizations, worker-owned cooperatives, other groups that provide clean energy jobs opportunities, groups that provide construction and building trades job opportunities, and other participants to identify the career pathways and training curriculum needed for participants to be skilled, work ready, and able to enter clean energy jobs. The curriculum shall:
(c) The Department shall publish a report that includes the findings, recommendations, and core curriculum identified by the stakeholder group and shall post a copy of the report on its public website. The Department shall convene the process described to update and modify the recommended curriculum every 3 years to ensure the curriculum contents are current to the evolving clean energy industries, practices, and technologies.
(d) Organizations that receive funding to provide training under the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, including, but not limited to, community-based and labor-based training providers, and educational institutions must use the core curriculum that is developed under this Section.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-30)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-30. Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program.
(a) As used in this Section, "Program" means the Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program.
(b) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall create and administer an Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program. The Program shall be used to provide supportive services for individuals impacted by the energy transition. Services allowed are intended to help eligible individuals overcome financial and other barriers to participation in the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program and the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program.
(c) The Program shall be available to individuals eligible for participation in the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program or Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program.
(d) The Department shall determine appropriate allowable program costs, elements, and financial supports to reduce barriers to successful participation in the Clean Jobs Workforce Program and the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program for individuals eligible for these programs.
(e) Community-based organizations and other nonprofits selected by the Department shall provide supportive services described in this Section to eligible individuals participating in the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program and Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program.
(f) The community-based organizations that provide support services under this Section shall coordinate with the Energy Transition Navigators to ensure eligible individuals have access to these services.
(g) Funding for the Program is subject to appropriation from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-35)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-35. Energy Transition Navigators.
(a) As used in this Section:
"Community-based provider" means a not-for-profit organization that has a history of serving low-wage or low-skilled workers or individuals from economically disadvantaged communities.
"Economically disadvantaged community" means areas of one or more census tracts where the average household income does not exceed 80% of the area median income.
(b) In order to engage eligible individuals to participate in the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program, Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program, and Clean Energy Primes Contractor Accelerator Program and utilize the services offered under the Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program, the Department shall, subject to appropriation, contract with community-based providers to serve as Energy Transition Navigators. Energy Transition Navigators shall provide education, outreach, and recruitment services to equity focused populations, prioritizing individuals eligible for the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program or Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, to make sure they are aware of and engaged in the statewide and local workforce development systems. Additional strategies may include, but are not limited to, recruitment activities and events.
(c) For members of equity focused populations, prioritizing individuals eligible for the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program or Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, who may be interested in entrepreneurial pursuits, Energy Transition Navigators may connect these individuals with their area Small Business Development Center, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, or economic development organization to engage in services, including, but not limited to, business consulting, business planning, regulatory compliance, marketing, training, accessing capital, government bid, and certification assistance.
(d) Energy Transition Navigators shall engage equity focused populations, prioritizing individuals eligible for the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program or Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, organizations working with these populations, local workforce innovation boards, and other relevant stakeholders to coordinate outreach initiatives to promote information regarding programs and services offered under the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, and the Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program. Energy Transition Navigators shall provide support where reasonable to individuals and entities applying for these services and programs.
(e) Community education, outreach, and recruitment regarding the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, and Energy Transition Barrier Reduction Program shall be targeted to the equity focused populations, prioritizing individuals eligible for the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program or Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program.
(f) Community-based providers shall partner with educational institutions or organizations working with equity focused populations, local employers, labor unions, and others to identify members of equity focused populations in eligible communities who are unable to advance in their careers due to inadequate skills. Community-based providers shall provide information and consultation to equity focused populations, prioritizing individuals eligible for the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program or Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, on various educational opportunities and supportive services available to them.
(g) Community-based providers shall establish partnerships with employers, educational institutions, local economic development organizations, environmental justice organizations, trades groups, labor unions, and entities that provide jobs, including businesses and other nonprofit organizations, to target the skill needs of local industry. The community-based provider shall work with local workforce innovation boards and other relevant partners to develop skill curriculum and career pathway support for disadvantaged individuals in equity focused populations, prioritizing individuals eligible for the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program or Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, that meets local employers' needs and establishes job placement opportunities after training.
(h) Funding for the Program is subject to appropriation from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund. Priority in awarding grants under this Section will be given to organizations that also have experience serving populations impacted by climate change.
(i) Each community-based organization that receives funding from the Department as an Energy Transition Navigator shall provide an annual report to the Department by April 1 of each calendar year. The annual report shall include the following information:
(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-40)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-40. Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program.
(a) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall develop, and through Regional Administrators administer, the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program. The goal of the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program is to create a network of hubs throughout the State that will recruit, prescreen, and provide preapprenticeship skills training, for which participants may attend free of charge and receive a stipend, to create a qualified, diverse pipeline of workers who are prepared for careers in the construction and building trades and clean energy jobs opportunities therein. Upon completion of the Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, the candidates will be connected to and prepared to successfully complete an apprenticeship program.
(b) Each Climate Works Hub that receives funding from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund shall provide an annual report to the Illinois Works Review Panel by April 1 of each calendar year. The annual report shall include the following information:
(c) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall provide funding to 3 Climate Works Hubs throughout the State, including one to the Illinois Department of Transportation Region 1, one to the Illinois Department of Transportation Regions 2 and 3, and one to the Illinois Department of Transportation Regions 4 and 5. Climate Works Hubs shall be awarded grants in multi-year increments not to exceed 36 months. Each grant shall come with a one year initial term, with the Department renewing each year for 2 additional years unless the grantee either declines to continue or fails to meet reasonable performance measures that consider apprenticeship programs timeframes. The Department shall initially select a community-based provider in each region and shall subsequently select a community-based provider in each region every 3 years. The Department may take into account experience and performance as a previous grantee of the Climate Works Hub as part of the selection criteria for subsequent years.
(d) Each Climate Works Hub that receives funding from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund shall:
(d-5) Priority shall be given to Climate Works Hubs that have an agreement with North American Building Trades Unions (NABTU) to utilize the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum or successor curriculums.
(e) Funding for the Program is subject to appropriation from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund.
(f) The Department shall adopt any rules deemed necessary to implement this Section.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; 102-1031, eff. 5-27-22.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-45)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-45. Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program.
(a) As used in this Section, "community-based organization" means a nonprofit organization, including an accredited public college or university that:
(b) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall develop, and through the Regional Administrators, administer the Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program ("Program") to create a network of 13 Program delivery Hub Sites with program elements delivered by community-based organizations and their subcontractors geographically distributed across the State, including at least one Hub Site located in or near each of the following areas: Chicago (South Side), Chicago (Southwest and West Sides), Waukegan, Rockford, Aurora, Joliet, Peoria, Champaign, Danville, Decatur, Carbondale, East St. Louis, and Alton.
(c) In admitting program participants, for each Contractor Incubator Hub Site the Regional Administrators shall:
Consideration shall also be given to any current or past participant in the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, Illinois Climate Works Preapprenticeship Program, or Returning Residents Clean Energy Jobs Training Program.
The Department and Regional Administrators shall protect the confidentiality of any personal information provided by program applicants regarding the applicant's status as a formerly incarcerated person or foster care recipient; however, the Department or Regional Administrators may publish aggregated data on the number of participants that were formerly incarcerated or foster care recipients so long as that publication protects the identities of those persons.
Any person who applies to the program may elect not to share with the Department or Regional Administrators whether he or she is a graduate or currently enrolled in the foster care system or was formerly convicted.
(d) Program elements at each Hub Site shall be provided by a local community-based organization. The Department shall initially select a community-based organization in each Hub Site and shall subsequently select a community-based organization in each Hub Site every 3 years. Community-based organizations delivering program elements outlined in subsection (e) may provide all elements required or may subcontract to other entities for provision of portions of program elements, including, but not limited to, administrative soft and hard skills for program participants, delivery of specific training in the core curriculum, or provision of other support functions for program delivery compliance.
(e) The Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program shall:
(f) Funding for the Program and independent evaluations as described in subsection (h) are subject to appropriation from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund.
(g) The Department shall require submission of quarterly reports including program performance metrics by each Hub Site to the Regional Administrator of their Program Delivery Area. Program performance metrics include, but are not limited to:
(h) Within 3 years after the effective date of this Act, the Department shall select an independent evaluator to review and prepare a report on the performance of the Program and Regional Administrators. The report shall be posted publicly.


(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-50)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-50. Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program.
(a) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall develop and, in coordination with the Department of Corrections, administer the Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program.
(b) As used in this Section:
"Commitment" means a judicially determined placement in the custody of the Department of Corrections on the basis of a conviction.
"Committed person" means a person committed to the Department of Corrections.
"Community-based organization" means an organization that:
"Correctional institution or facility" means a Department of Corrections building or part of a Department of Corrections building where committed persons are detained in a secure manner.
"Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
"Discharge" means the end of a sentence or the final termination of a detainee's physical commitment to and confinement in the Department of Corrections.
"Program" means the Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program.
"Program Administrator" means, for each Program Delivery Area, the administrator selected by the Department pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (g) of this Section.
"Returning resident" means any United States resident who is: (i) 17 years of age or older; (ii) in the physical custody of the Department of Corrections; and (iii) scheduled to be re-entering society within 36 months.
(c) Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program.
The Department of Corrections shall have sole discretion to determine whether a committed person's participation in the Program poses a safety and security risk for the facility or any person. The Department of Corrections shall determine whether a committed person is eligible to participate in the Program.
(d) Program entry and testing requirements. To enter the Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program, committed persons must complete a simple application, undergo an interview and coaching session, and must score a minimum of a 6.0 or above on the Test for Adult Basic Education or the Illinois Community College Board approved assessment for determining basic skills deficiency. The Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program shall include a one-week pre-program orientation that ensures the candidates understand and are interested in continuing the Program. Candidates that successfully complete the orientation may continue to the full Program.
(d-5) Training. Once approved for the new program, candidates must receive essential employability skills training as part of vocational or occupational training. Training must lead to certifications or credentials that prepare candidates for employment.
(e) Removal from the Program. The Department of Corrections may remove a committed person enrolled in the Program for violation of institutional rules; failure to participate or meet expectations of the Program; failure of a drug test; disruptive behavior; or for reasons of safety, security, and order of the facility.
(f) Drug testing. A clean drug test is required to complete the Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program. A drug test shall be administered at least once prior to graduation. The Department of Corrections shall be responsible for the drug testing of applicants.
(g) Curriculum.
(h) Program administration.
(i) Performance metrics.
(j) Funding. Funding for the Program is subject to appropriation from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund. Funding may be made available from other lawful sources, including donations, grants, and federal incentives.
(k) Access. The Program instructors and staff must pass a background check administered by the Department of Corrections prior to entering a Department of Corrections institution or facility. The Warden or Superintendent shall have the authority to deny a Program instructor or staff member entry into an institution or facility for safety and security concerns or failure to follow all facility procedures or protocols. A Program instructor or staff member administering the Program may be terminated or have his or her contract canceled if the Program instructor or staff member is denied entry into an institution or facility for safety and security concerns.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-55)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-55. Clean Energy Primes Contractor Accelerator Program.
(a) As used in this Section:
"Approved vendor" means the definition of that term used and as may be updated by the Illinois Power Agency.
"Minority business" means a minority-owned business as defined in Section 2 of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act.
"Minority Business Enterprise certification" means the certification or recognition certification affidavit from the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Business Enterprise Program or a program with equivalent requirements.
"Program" means the Clean Energy Primes Contractor Accelerator Program.
"Returning resident" has the meaning given to that term in Section 5-50 of this Act.
(b) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall develop, and through a Primes Program Administrator and Regional Primes Program Leads described in this Section, administer the Clean Energy Primes Contractor Accelerator Program. The Program shall be administered in 3 program delivery areas: the Northern Illinois Program Delivery Area covering Northern Illinois, the Central Illinois Program Delivery Area covering Central Illinois, and the Southern Illinois Program Delivery Area covering Southern Illinois. Prior to developing the Program, the Department shall solicit public comments, with a 30-day comment period, to gather input on Program implementation and associated community outreach options.
(c) The Program shall be available to selected contractors who best meet the following criteria:
(c-5) The Department shall develop scoring criteria to select contractors for the Program, which shall consider:
Applicants for Program participation shall be allowed to reapply for a future cohort if they are not selected, and the Primes Program Administrator shall inform each applicant of this option.
(d) The Department, in consultation with the Primes Program Administrator and Regional Primes Program Leads, shall select a new cohort of participant contractors from each Program Delivery Area every 18 months. Each regional cohort shall include between 3 and 5 participants. The Program shall cap contractors in the energy efficiency sector at 50% of available cohort spots and 50% of available grants and loans, if possible.
(e) The Department shall hire a Primes Program Administrator with experience in leading a large contractor-based business in Illinois; coaching and mentoring; the Illinois clean energy industry; and working with equity investment eligible community members, organizations, and businesses.
(f) The Department shall select 3 Regional Primes Program Leads who shall report directly to the Primes Program Administrator. The Regional Primes Program Leads shall be located within their Program Delivery Area and have experience in leading a large contractor-based business in Illinois; coaching and mentoring; the Illinois clean energy industry; developing relationships with companies in the Program Delivery Area; and working with equity investment eligible community members, organizations, and businesses.
(g) The Department may determine how Program elements will be delivered or may contract with organizations with experience delivering the Program elements described in subsection (h) of this Section.
(h) The Clean Energy Primes Contractor Accelerator Program shall provide participants with:
(i) The Primes Program Administrator shall:
(j) The Regional Primes Program Leads shall:
(k) Performance metrics. The Primes Program Administrator and Regional Primes Program Leads shall collaborate to collect and report the following metrics quarterly to the Department and Advisory Council:
The metrics in paragraphs (2), (4), and (6) shall be collected from Program participants and graduates for 10 years from their entrance into the Program to help the Department and Program Administrators understand the Program's long-term effect.
Data should be anonymized where needed to protect participant privacy.
The Department shall make such reports publicly available on its website.
(l) Mentorship Program.
(m) Disparity study. The Program Administrator shall cooperate with the Illinois Power Agency in the conduct of a disparity study, as described in subsection (c-15) of Section 1-75 of the Illinois Power Agency Act, and in the effectuation of appropriate remedies necessary to address any discrimination that such study may find. Potential remedies shall include, but not be limited to, race-conscious remedies to rapidly eliminate discrimination faced by minority businesses and works in the industry this Program serves, consistent with the law. Remedies shall be developed through consultation with individuals, companies, and organizations that have expertise on discrimination faced in the market and potential legally permissible remedies for addressing it. Notwithstanding any other requirement of this Section, the Program Administrator shall modify program participation criteria or goals as soon as the report has been published, in such a way as is consistent with state and federal law, to rapidly eliminate discrimination on minority businesses and workers in the industry this Program serves by setting standards for Program participation. This study will be paid for with funds from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund or any other lawful source.
(n) Program budget.
(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-60)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-60. Jobs and Environmental Justice Grant Program.
(a) In order to provide upfront capital to support the development of projects, businesses, community organizations, and jobs creating opportunity for historically disadvantaged populations, and to provide seed capital to support community ownership of renewable energy projects, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall create and administer a Jobs and Environmental Justice Grant Program. The grant program shall be designed to help remove barriers to project, community, and business development caused by a lack of capital.
(b) The grant program shall provide grant awards of up to $1,000,000 per application to support the development of renewable energy resources as defined in Section 1-10 of the Illinois Power Agency Act, and energy efficiency measures as defined in Section 8-103B of the Public Utilities Act. The amount of a grant award shall be based on a project's size and scope. Grants shall be provided upfront, in advance of other incentives, to provide businesses, organizations, and community groups with capital needed to plan, develop, and execute a project. Grants shall be designed to coordinate with and supplement existing incentive programs, such as the Adjustable Block program, the Illinois Solar for All Program, the community renewable generation projects, and renewable energy procurements as described in the Illinois Power Agency Act, as well as utility energy efficiency measures as described in Section 8-103B of the Public Utilities Act.
(c) The Jobs and Environmental Justice Grant Program shall include 2 subprograms:
(d) The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program is designed to provide seed funding and pre-development funding opportunities for equity eligible contractors.
(e) The Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program shall be designed to support the pre-development and development of community solar projects that promote community ownership and energy sovereignty.
(f) The application process for both subprograms shall not be burdensome on applicants, nor require extensive technical knowledge, and shall be able to be completed on less than 4 standard letter-sized pages.
(g) These grant subprograms may be coordinated with low-interest and no-interest financing opportunities offered through the Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund.
(h) The grant subprograms may have a budget of up to $34,000,000 per year. No more than 25% of the allocated budget shall go to the Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program.


(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-65)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-65. Energy Workforce Advisory Council.
(a) The Energy Workforce Advisory Council is hereby created within the Department.
(b) The Council shall consist of the following voting members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, chosen to ensure diverse geographic representation:
The President of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall each appoint 2 nonvoting members of the Council.
(c) The Council shall:
(d) The Council shall conduct its first meeting within 30 days after all members have been appointed. The Council shall meet quarterly after its first meeting. Additional hearings and public meetings are permitted at the discretion of the members. The Council may meet in person or through video or audio conference. Meeting times may be varied to accommodate Council member schedules.
(e) Members shall serve without compensation and shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties from funds appropriated for that purpose.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-90)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on September 15, 2045)
Sec. 5-90. Repealer. This Act is repealed 24 years after the effective date of this Act.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/5-95)
Sec. 5-95. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/Art. 10 heading)


 
(20 ILCS 730/Art. 15 heading)


 
(20 ILCS 730/Art. 20 heading)


 
(20 ILCS 730/Art. 90 heading)


 
(20 ILCS 730/90-1)
Sec. 90-1. (Uncodified provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-3)
Sec. 90-3. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-5)
Sec. 90-5. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-10)
Sec. 90-10. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-15)
Sec. 90-15. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-20)
Sec. 90-20. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-23)
Sec. 90-23. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-24)
Sec. 90-24. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

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(20 ILCS 730/90-25)
Sec. 90-25. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-30)
Sec. 90-30. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

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(20 ILCS 730/90-35)
Sec. 90-35. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

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(20 ILCS 730/90-36)
Sec. 90-36. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

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(20 ILCS 730/90-37)
Sec. 90-37. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

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(20 ILCS 730/90-39)
Sec. 90-39. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

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(20 ILCS 730/90-43)
Sec. 90-43. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

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(20 ILCS 730/90-50)
Sec. 90-50. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

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(20 ILCS 730/90-55)
Sec. 90-55. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

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(20 ILCS 730/90-56)
Sec. 90-56. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-57)
Sec. 90-57. The Alternate Fuels Act is amended by repealing Sections 20, 22, 24, 30, 31, and 32.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-59)
Sec. 90-59. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/90-60)
Sec. 90-60. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21; text omitted.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/Art. 99 heading)


 
(20 ILCS 730/99-95)
Sec. 99-95. No acceleration or delay. Where this Act makes changes in a statute that is represented in this Act by text that is not yet or no longer in effect (for example, a Section represented by multiple versions), the use of that text does not accelerate or delay the taking effect of (i) the changes made by this Act or (ii) provisions derived from any other Public Act.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/99-97)
Sec. 99-97. Severability. The provisions of this Act are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)
 
(20 ILCS 730/99-99)
Sec. 99-99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.

(Source: P.A. 102-662, eff. 9-15-21.)

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