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
· Upcoming Program Holiday Hours
· Program Administrator Office Hours
· Application Tips and Tricks
Program News – New or Updated Items
· Part II Community Solar Subscriber Verification Timeline Updates
· MES 2024-25 Year-End Report Submission Due July 15, 2025
· 2025-26 MES Compliance Plans Past Due
· Rationale Document for Escrow Process Published
· Annual Report Resources
· IPA Announces Third Stakeholder Workshop for 2026 Long-Term Plan Development
· Updated Email Address for Portal API Support
· IPA Power Hour – Load Growth: How Is It Shaping Power Markets?
· New to the Program Website
Program News – Previously Published Items
· 2025-26 Program Year Open
· 2024-25 Traditional Community Solar Waitlisted Projects Awarded Capacity in Program Year 2025-26
· Community Solar Updates and Reminders for 2025-26 Program Year
· Mentorship Program Final Report
· Uncontracted Capacity Reallocation Process for the 2025-25 Program Year
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
· Phishing Attempts