Updates Following Capacity Reallocation, Batch Fee Reporting Portal Feature Release, March 2026 State of the Program

The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following:

Coming up in Illinois Shines

  • Key Dates
  • Deadlines

Stakeholder Support

  • Program Administrator Office Hours
  • Application Tips and Tricks

Program News

  • New! Updates Following Capacity Reallocation
  • New! Batch Fee Reporting Portal Feature Release
  • New! Illinois Shines Releases March 2026 State of the Program
  • New! Part II Verification Cut Off for April
  • New! April REC Invoicing Open
  • New! New to the Program Website
  • IPA Lifting Pause on Two Withhold Limit
  • May 31, 2026, REC Transfer Deadline
  • Resources, Guidance for Complying with MES Reporting Requirements and Upcoming Webinar
  • Consumer Protection Working Group Moving to Quarterly Schedule
  • IPA Power Hour Understanding Electricity Prices: Trends & Tools in the U.S. and Illinois
  • Stakeholder Feedback for Draft Program Guidebook and Consumer Protection Published
  • Expedited CDCS Application Review and Scoring Schedule for 45-Day Application Window
  • Financing Opportunities Webinar – April 9, 2026
  • East St. Louis CEJA Community Day

Reference and Reminders

  • Request for Stakeholder Feedback
  • Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
  • Portal Maintenance and Releases
  • Application Processing Tables and Updates
  • Reminder: Phishing Attempts

Thank you!
Illinois Shines Program
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