Update on Small DG Verifications, Program Year 2026-27 Program Documents, Draft 2026 REC Delivery Contracts for Stakeholder Feedback

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! Update on Small DG Part I Verification Deadlines, Processing Queue, and ICC Trade Dates
  • New! Updated Program Documents for Program Year 2026-27 Released
  • New! IPA Publishes Draft 2026 REC Delivery Contracts for Stakeholder Feedback
  • New! Annual Report Process Launch
  • New! EEC Roundtable Interest Form
  • New! Updates to Illinois Shines Portal’s Disclosure Form API
  • New! EEC Subcategory Merging
  • New! Clarification of EEC Group B Developer Cap Size
  • New! Welcome to Program Year 2026-27 Webinar
  • New! IPA Racial Disparity and Availability Study Public Hearings, Stakeholder Anecdotal Interviews
  • New! New to the Program Website
  • CDCS 45-Day Application Window Random Selection Event
  • MES Compliance Webinar Held
  • IPA Hosts Roundtables on Elective Pay Across Illinois

Reference and Reminders

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

Thank you!
Illinois Shines Program
[email protected]