Group A Large Distributed Generation Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Period Initiated
The annual block of capacity for the Group A Large Distributed Generation block has been filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook provides for a soft close period which allows the block to remain open for seven calendar days or when the next project application submitted to the block would exceed capacity by 10 megawatts. For […]
Annual Reports, CDCS Scores, TCS Application Review and Scoring Process
The IPA announces new information related to Program News, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Program News Annual Reports Community-Driven Community Solar Application Review and Scoring Process Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Compliance Plans Traditional Community Solar Application Review […]
Annual Reports, CDCS Scores, TCS Application Review and Scoring Process
The IPA announces new information related to 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: Program News Annual Reports Community-Driven Community Solar Application Review and Scoring Process Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Compliance Plans Traditional Community […]
Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback – Long-Term Plan Comments from June 8 Request Due Thursday, June 29, 2023
As previously shared, the Illinois Power Agency requested stakeholder feedback as the Agency prepares to develop its 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. The linked information below provides background on the various feedback requests for stakeholder input, additionally the links provide details for how to submit responses. Stakeholders may respond to any of these subjects […]
Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress
Energy Solutions continued meeting its commitment to providing frequent updates on Illinois Shines application processing progress. As of the week ending June 18, the Program Administrator achieved the goal of a two-week review turnaround for review of Large and Small DG (Part I and Part II) applications. This week’s announcement will be the last weekly […]
Community-Driven Community Solar Scores for Program Year 2022-2023
On September 1, 2022, a 90-day project application window opened for Community-Driven Community Solar(“CDCS”) for the 2022-2023 Program year, allowing Approved Vendors (“AVs”) to submit CDCS applications until 11:59 p.m. CPT on November 29, 2022. A total of 68 applications were received during the application window, including 12 project applications totaling 31.48 MW AC for […]
Annual Reports Guide, CDCS Updates, and Long-Term Plan Feedback Requests
The IPA announces new information related to 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: Program News Annual Reports Community-Driven Community Solar Application Review and Scoring Process Traditional Community Solar Application Review and Scoring Process […]
Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress
Energy Solutions continues its commitment to providing frequent updates and details on Illinois Shines application processing progress. As of the week ending June 11, the Program Administrator achieved the goal of a two-week review turnaround for review of Large and Small DG (Part I and Part II) applications. This announcement provides the following application processing […]
Welcome to Illinois Shines Program Year 2023-2024
On behalf of the Illinois Shines program, the Illinois Power Agency and Program Administrator welcome stakeholders to Program Year 2023-2024. This Program Year includes new capacity for project categories to continue the expansion of solar development in Illinois, and brings new requirements, updated Program documents, new REC prices, stakeholder resources, and more. This message is […]
Results of Traditional Community Solar Random Selection Event, 2022-2023 TCS Project Awards, Waitlist and Next Steps
In accordance with the TCS scoring guidelines, the Program Administrator scored all TCS projects submitted on November 1, 2022 that are Part I verified. The scores and a full announcement regarding the scoring process were posted on the Program website on the Solar Project Categories page under the Traditional Community Solar sub-section. The Program Administrator […]
