TCS Score Audit and Appeal Update, REC Pricing Updates, Application Processing Update

The IPA announces new information related to Program News, Ongoing Operations Updates, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Program News Traditional Community Solar Score Audit and Appeal Update REC Pricing Updates  Ongoing Operations Updates Schedule B Generation and Availability […]

Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback on Program Guidebook Deadline – April 3, 2023

On March 14, 2023, the Illinois Power Agency released a draft Program Guidebook for the Illinois Shines program for stakeholder feedback. Both a clean version of the draft as well as a redline comparison between the October 18, 2022 (current Program Guidebook) and March 14, 2023, versions can be found at the Program website’s Resources page. This draft Guidebook will undergo […]

Special Announcement: System Maintenance Completed; Portal Availability Has Resumed

At 5:00 p.m. CPT today, the Program portal was placed into maintenance mode, as announced yesterday, to support a planned portal software release. The maintenance period was initially scheduled to conclude by 10:00 p.m., and at approximately 7:30 p.m. CPT tonight, the release was completed and the Program Administrator restored access to the Program portal. […]

Reminder: TCS Score Appeal Deadline, Application Processing Update, Ongoing Operations and Program Portal Updates

The IPA announces new information related to Program News, Ongoing Operations Updates, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Program News Reminder: Traditional Community Solar Score Appeal Deadline – March 24, 2023 REC Pricing Updates Ongoing Operations Updates Schedule B […]

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 Ameren’s recalculation of bill credits. Background Community solar subscribers receive credits on their Ameren bill based on the amount of electricity generated by their share […]

Draft Program Guidebook Released, REC Pricing Updates, MES Waiver Rationale Published

The IPA announces new information related to Program News, Ongoing Operations Updates, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Program News Draft Program Guidebook Released for Feedback – Comments Due April 3, 2023 Minimum Equity Standard – Compliance Plans […]

Special Announcement: Update on Application Processing Delays and Program Administrator Plan to Resolve Application Backlog

Energy Solutions, the Program Administrator for Illinois Shines since July 1, 2022, acknowledges that Approved Vendors and Designees should expect timely project application submission review, and approval. This is essential to support the development and energization of projects and the subsequent invoicing and REC payments. Program participants have been experiencing significant challenges and delays with […]

Draft Guidebook Released for Feedback – Comments Due April 3, 2023

The Agency has released a draft Program Guidebook for the Illinois Shines program for stakeholder feedback. This draft Guidebook will undergo stakeholder feedback, the Agency will review comments submitted, and then release a final version of the Guidebook for the 2023-24 Program year, which commences on June 1, 2023. All changes in this draft version […]

MES Waiver Feedback Process – Final Waiver Posted

The Illinois Power Agency sought public comment on the proposal for the process to request a waiver for the Minimum Equity Standard (“MES”), a requirement for both Adjustable Block Program/Illinois Shines participants and utility-scale developers that have been awarded a REC Contract through the IPA’s competitive procurements. The Agency has reviewed comments and posted the final […]