Last Day for Submission of CDCS Applications – Today, November 29
Reminder to all Approved Vendors and Designees that the application window for Community-Driven Community Solar applications closes today, November 29, 2022, 90 days after the September 1, 2022 application opening. Projects must be batched and those batches submitted prior to 11:59PM on November 29, 2022. Following the close of the application window, the Agency and Program […]
Disclosure Form API Working Group, CDCS Application Window Closing, and Upcoming Part II Application Details
The IPA announces new information related to Program News, Transition Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Program News API Working Group – Call for Participation and Feedback CDCS 90-day Application Window Ends November 30, 2022 EEC Block Capacity – Group A Ongoing Program Portal Updates […]
Clarification on Net Metering Waiver, Disclosure Form API Working Group, CDCS Application Window Closing
The IPA announces new information related to Program News, Transition Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is attached here. Topics covered include the following: Program News Clarification on Net Metering Waiver: Customer Acknowledgement Form Required for Distributed Generation Projects That Cannot Net Meter API Working Group – Call for Participation and Feedback CDCS […]
Reminder: Batch Application Fees Due Within 10 Calendar Days
As a reminder, payment of batched application fees are due within 10 calendar days of batch submission. This means that for project batches submitted to the Program on November 1, 2022, payment is due by November 10, 2022.As outlined in the October 24, 2022 TCS and Batching Informational webinar, payment options include check, credit card, […]
TCS Launch Recap, CDCS Application Window Closing Soon, Upcoming Equity Accountability System Webinar
The IPA announces new information related to Program News, Transition Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is attached here. Topics covered include the following: Program News Traditional Community Solar Application Launch on November 1, 2022 Traditional Community Solar (TCS) & Batching Resources Equity Eligible Contractor Block Next Steps CDCS 90-day Application Window Ends […]
Deadline Extended for Request for Stakeholder Feedback on Energy Workforce Equity Database
On October 12, 2022 the Illinois Power Agency released a Request for Stakeholder feedback on the proposed approach for the initial phase of the Energy Workforce Equity Database, which will be a portal tool that includes tools intended to help connect equity eligible persons with clean energy firms seeking to hire them. The deadline for […]
Update and Next Steps Following November 1, 2022 Community Solar Application Opening
The IPA and Program Administrator announce the following updates, after the November 1, 2022 application opening of the Traditional Community Solar category and the community solar application for the EEC and Public Schools categories. We thank stakeholders for their collaboration toward a successful day of Program activity, including providing feedback to the Agency and Program […]
Portal Update — REC Estimate
The Program Administrator has received reports from users that the REC estimate in Section 5 of the Part I application in the portal may not be calculating correctly. The IPA has consulted with the Program Administrator and has determined to leave the portal open while this is investigated to allow projects and batches to be […]
Uploading of Land Use Permits Where Applicable
Section 5.F of the Program Guidebook requires that ground-mounted systems larger than 250 kW AC must provide a land use permit from the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction). If a land use permit is not applicable, the Approved Vendor must provide written confirmation from the AHJ that no permit is required. The land use permit is […]
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 will be providing updates and information in the coming weeks as review, scoring, and project selection for community solar projects are completed.
