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
- Partial Portal Closure and Project Application Unavailability May 27 – June 2, 2025
- MES 2024-25 Year-End Report Submission Open
- 2025-26 MES Compliance Plans Due June 2
- 2025-26 Program Year Open
- Uncontracted Capacity Reallocation Process for the 2025-25 Program Year
- Community Solar Updates and Reminders for 2025-26 Program Year
- Stakeholder Feedback Request Regarding 2026 Long-Term Plan
- Enforcement of Two Withhold Limit from ICC Meetings
- Updated New Approved Vendor, AV Renewal and EEC Applications, and EEC Certificates
- New to the Program Website
Program News – Previously Published Items
- REC Contract Amendments Signatures Past Due
- Annual Report Resources
- Guidance Regarding Disclosure Forms for Projects Waitlisted During Program Year 2024-25
- 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 May
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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