Reminder: Minimum Equity Standard Mid-Year Report Due December 31
As set forth in the Long-Term Plan and the Program Guidebook, in Program Year 2025-26, at least 14% of the project workforce for each Approved Vendor and Designee participating in the Illinois Shines program must be composed of Equity Eligible Persons. The Minimum Equity Standard (“MES”) applies to all Approved Vendors and Designees participating in […]
Navigating H.R.1: Resources for Residential and Commercial Solar Projects
This announcement and associated consumer and vendor web pages at the Program website address House Resolution 1 (“H.R.1”). H.R. 1, signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces significant changes to clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act. These changes have implications for clean energy customers, developers, and communities across Illinois. The clean energy tax […]
Draft 2025-26 Program Year Documents Released for Feedback, 2024 Annual Complaints Report Published, Portal Latitude and Longitude
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· Events· Due […]
Draft Program Guidebook, Draft Consumer Protection Documents, and Draft REC Prices Released for Feedback – Comments Due March 26, 2025
The Agency has released a draft of the 2025-26 Program Year Illinois Shines Program Guidebook, as well as draft of the Consumer Protection Handbook, the Minimum Contract Requirements, and draft REC Prices for stakeholder feedback. PROGRAM GUIDEBOOK This draft Guidebook will undergo stakeholder feedback, the Agency will review comments submitted and then release a final […]
November 2024 Consumer Protection Working Group
The Agency and its Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All Program Administrators will host the next Consumer Protection Working Group meeting on November 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. CPT. The Working Group’s meeting agendas, Zoom links, and a participation interest form can be found on the Consumer Protection Working Group page on the Program […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Arrays facing outside of installation best practices
The Program Administrator publishes Tips and Tricks to help support stakeholders in avoiding project applications from resulting in a Need Info request and delaying their review and approval.
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 […]