2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops, MES 2024-25 Year-End Report Resources, EEC Subcategory Merging

The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, 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:

Coming up in Illinois Shines

  • Events
  • Due Dates

Stakeholder Support

  • Program Administrator Office Hours
  • Application Tips and Tricks

Program News – New or Updated Items

  • Illinois Power Agency Invites Stakeholders to 2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops
  • EEC Subcategory Merging
  • New Illinois Shines Media Kit
  • Phishing Attempts
  • New to the Program Website

Program News – Previously Published Items

  • Program Year 2025-26 Program Documents and REC Prices Released
  • Minimum Equity Standard (“MES”) 2024-25 Year-End Reports and 2025-26 Compliance Plans
  • Portal Updates: Revised Menu and End of Year Program Pause
  • Reminder: REC Contract Amendments Signatures Due May 26, 2025
  • Large-Scale Refresh of Program Website to Improve User Experience Completed
  • Upcoming REC Transfers in Preparation for the 2024-25 Annual Report

Ongoing Operations Updates

  • Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
  • Part II Verification Cut Off for April

Application Processing Updates

  • Application Processing Tables
  • Application Processing Update

Program Portal Updates

  • Updates on Portal Issues, Improvements, and Future Releases

Requirements and Reminders

  • Stakeholder Feedback
  • IPA Request for AVs and Installer Designees Interested To Serve Stranded Illinois Shines DG Customers

Thank you!    
Illinois Shines Program    
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