Dear Rebate Applicant:
We want to provide you with an update on the status of the Solar and Wind Rebate Program.
As you may be aware, in mid-January, facing an extraordinary budget crisis, Governor Rauner issued Executive Order 15-08, placing a spending freeze on all non-essential state agency funds, while a review is conducted by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB). During this freeze, the Illinois Office of Energy & Recycling has not been able to process rebate payments.
The GOMB review of our program funds continues, and, at this point, it is not clear when or if Fiscal Year 2015 rebates will be paid. We are sorry for the challenge this may present you and hope to be able to provide final direction regarding the status of your rebate in the very near future. In the meantime, if you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
We appreciate your patience and understanding, as the State takes necessary steps to address this unprecedented fiscal crisis.