Illinois Shines

Illinois Shines is a state-administered incentive program supporting the development of new solar energy generation in Illinois.

Illinois Shines is the brand name for the Adjustable Block Program, a program developed and managed by the Illinois Power Agency that supports the development of solar in Illinois.

On September 15, 2021 Governor Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662). This Act included significant changes to the Adjustable Block/Illinois Shines program. The IPA and the Program Administrator are providing updates on these programmatic changes and the process of reopening the program as they develop.

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Program
Overview

Illinois Shines supports residents of Illinois that are interested in installing solar on their property or subscribing to a community solar project.
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Find an Approved Vendor

Project applications for the Adjustable Block Program must be submitted by an Approved Vendor, meaning all interested consumers must participate in the Program through an Approved Vendor.
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Latest Updates

General Program InformationUpdates
March 22, 2023

Important Notice about Community Solar Billing Issue for Customers in Ameren Service Territory

Community solar subscribers in the Ameren service territory may receive an additional bill or charges from your community solar provider if you received additional community solar bill credits due to…
General Program InformationUpdates
November 1, 2022

Illinois Shines Resumes Acceptance of Traditional Community Solar Project Applications.

On November 1, 2022, Illinois Shines (also known as the Adjustable Block Program), resumed acceptance of project applications for Traditional Community Solar projects. The Illinois Power Agency and Program Administrator…
General Program InformationUpdates
September 1, 2022

Illinois Shines Opens for 2022-2023 Program Year, Re-Opens for Applications

Illinois Shines (also known as the Adjustable Block Program) opened today for the 2022-2023 Program Year to expand statewide solar access by resuming acceptance of both new solar project applications…

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