REC Prices Feedback Requests, Traditional Community Solar Scores Posted, March Invoices Due Today
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 Scores Posted REC Pricing Updates Ongoing Operations Updates March REC Invoicing Opened March 1, 2023 […]
Traditional Community Solar Scores for Program Year 2022-2023
On November 1, 2022, Traditional Community Solar (“TCS”) capacity for the 2022-2023 Program year opened and Approved Vendors (“AVs”) were able to submit TCS applications. At 11:59 pm Central Time, the first day of application submissions ended and 673.44 MW of capacity was submitted, 349.32 MW submitted to Group A and 324.12 MW submitted to […]
Independent REC Pricing Review: Request for Written Comments
As previously announced on March 1, 2023, the Illinois Power Agency is exploring updating the methodology/model the Agency uses to calculate REC prices, starting with REC Prices for the 2024-2025 program year. In the 2022 Long-Term Plan, the IPA committed to engaging an independent consultant to conduct a review of the REC pricing approach for the Illinois […]
Stakeholder Feedback Comments on Public Schools Category Posted
On February 22, 2023, the Agency released a request for public comment on requirements for projects submitted to the Public Schools category of the Illinois Shines program.Responses were due on March 3, 2023, and the comments the Agency received can be viewed here: https://illinoisshines.com/solar-project-categories/#public-schoolsFollowing the review and consideration of public comments, the Agency intends to finalize requirements for […]
REC Prices Feedback Request, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Operations and 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 REC Pricing Updates Ongoing Operations Updates March REC Invoicing Opens March 1, 2023 Application Processing Updates Application Processing Table […]
Illinois Power Agency Seeks Feedback on REC Prices for Illinois Shines and ILSFA Programs
The Illinois Power Agency (“IPA” or “Agency”) is conducting two processes to update Renewable Energy Credit (“REC”) prices for the Illinois Shines program (Adjustable Block Program) and the Illinois Solar for All Program (“ILSFA”). The first process is a refresh of inputs into the current REC pricing model to establish the REC prices for the […]
Request for Public Comment: New DG Disclosure Forms – Project Performance (“Efficiency”) Disclosures
The Illinois Power Agency seeks public comment on a potential modification to a portion of the new Distributed Generation (DG) Disclosure Forms. The new Distributed Generation (“DG”) Disclosure Forms that were put out for public comment in December 2022 (for implementation starting June 1, 2023) included a new section, titled “Project Efficiency.” The intent of the section was to […]
REMINDER: Stakeholder Feedback – Public Schools Category; Comments Due Friday, March 3, 2023
As previously shared, the Illinois Power Agency seeks public comment on requirements for projects submitted to the Public Schools category of the Illinois Shines program. Following the review and consideration of public comments, the Agency intends to finalize the process for the 2023-2024 Program year/Delivery year beginning June 1, 2023. The request for feedback can be […]
