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
- Upcoming Program Holiday Hours
- Events
- Due Dates
Stakeholder Support
- Program Administrator Office Hours
- Application Tips and Tricks
Program News – New or Updated Items
- Annual Report Response Window Opened July 1
- Portal Maintenance to Modify Disclosure Form File Naming Convention
- Reminder: Current Request for Stakeholder Feedback on 2026 Long-Term Plan Development Due July 10
- Update to Illinois Shines Office Hours Schedule
- New Homeowner Handout Available: Solar Loan Financing
- Helping Public Schools Go Solar With Illinois Shines – Recorded Presentation and Slides Available
- New to the Program Website
Program News – Previously Published Items
- Illinois Shines Escrow Process Launches
- 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
Ongoing Operations Updates
- Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
- Part II Verification Cut Off for July
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
- Updated Email Address for Portal API Support
- IPA Power Hour – Load Growth: How Is It Shaping Power Markets?