Request for Stakeholder Feedback on Consumer Protection Initiatives – DUE October 7, 2024
The Agency and Program Administrators are requesting stakeholder feedback on detailed proposals for three new consumer protection initiatives: an escrow process, a stranded customer REC adder, and a Restitution Program. A framework for each of these initiatives was approved as part of the 2024 Long-Term Plan, and the Agency is now seeking feedback on more […]
CDCS Application Deadline September 3, TCS Random Selection Event September 10
The IPA announces new information related to 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 Program News – New or Updated Items Program […]
ComEd Community Solar Billing Update, Traditional Community Solar Scoring Update, Notification of Email Phishing Attempts
The IPA announces new information related to 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 Stakeholder Support Program News – New or Updated […]
Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits, Reminder About Project Re-Batching or Withholding, Program Year 2024-25 Mentorship Program
The IPA announces new information related to 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 Stakeholder Support Program News – New or Updated Items […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits (Approved Vendors/Designees Announcement)
Illinois Shines places priority on educating and informing customers about all aspects of their decision to go solar, including the significant financial commitment of solar installation. Illinois Shines Approved Vendors or their Designees should provide customers with relevant information about net metering or other crediting approaches, in order to allow customers to properly evaluate a […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits (Consumer Announcement)
Net metering is a billing mechanism whereby customers earn credit for the power their system produces that is sent to the grid for others to utilize. Historically, Illinois utilities have been required to provide customer bill credits for excess energy produced by their residential or small commercial solar system at the full retail rate. Under […]
Special Announcement: System Maintenance To Be Undertaken at 6:00 p.m. CPT to Resolve E-Signature Process Issue
At approximately 1:30 p.m. CPT today, the Program Administrator became aware that last night’s scheduled Portal software release resulted in an issue affecting the Disclosure Form e-signature process, whereby signed/completed Disclosure Forms are correctly promoted to Completed status in the portal, but due to a file naming issue, subsequently submitted Disclosure Form PDFs are writing […]
MES Mid-Year Reports Due December 31, Program Holiday Hours
The IPA announces new information related to Next Week 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: Next Week in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News – New or Updated Items […]
2023 Illinois Shines Approved Vendor and Designee Program Satisfaction Survey Results
Thank you to all Illinois Shines Approved Vendors and Designees who responded to the 2023 Illinois Shines Approved Vendor and Designee Program Satisfaction Survey. On September 18, 2023, the Program Administrator issued an Approved Vendor and Designee Program Satisfaction Survey designed to gauge the satisfaction of Approved Vendors and Designees participating in the Illinois Shines […]
Advance of Capital – Final Criteria Posted, Designee Renewal – Final Notice, Draft Drawdown Calculations Now Available
The IPA announces new information related to Next Week 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: Next Week in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News – New or Updated […]
