Process for Uncontracted Capacity Reallocation for 2023-24 Program Year
Pursuant to changes to the IPA Act made through P.A. 102-0662 requiring that uncontracted capacity for Illinois Shines be redistributed after the close of a Program year, and based on guidance from both Section 7.3.5 of the 2022 Long-Term Plan and the Equity Eligible Contractor (“EEC”) block changes as outlined in the ICC’s Order on […]
Annual Reports, New Disclosure Forms, and Long-Term Plan Stakeholder Feedback Released
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 New Program Year New Disclosure Forms for Program Year 2023-2024 Long-Term Plan Update Ongoing Operations Updates Portal […]
Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress
Energy Solutions continues its commitment to providing frequent updates and details on Illinois Shines application processing progress. Project application review volumes for the week again exceeded our forecasted processing volume, continuing progress toward the Program Administrator’s goal on processing to meet and exceed processing targets toward achieving a two-week review turnaround by the end of […]
New Program Year Launch, Results of Traditional Community Solar Random Selection Event, Application Processing Updates, Upcoming Maintenance Windows
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 Results of Traditional Community Solar Random Selection Event Annual Reports New Program Year New Disclosure Forms for Program Year […]
Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress
Energy Solutions continues its commitment to providing frequent updates and details on Illinois Shines application processing progress. Project application review volumes for the week again exceeded our forecasted processing volume, continuing progress toward the Program Administrator’s forecast to bring application processing to within two months of submission, as shared in the April 4, 2023, announcement. […]
Reminder: Planned System Maintenance Beginning Tonight at 7:00 p.m. CPT and Extending Through Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. CPT in Support of Program Year 2023-2024 Opening
As previously shared in Program announcements, access to the Program portal will be temporarily unavailable beginning at 7:00 p.m. CPT tonight, and extending through 8:00 a.m. CPT on June 1, 2023, while the Program Administrator performs a portal software release in support of Program Year 2023-2024 opening. The Program Administrator apologizes for the inconvenience to portal […]
Reminder: Minimum Equity Standard Compliance Plans Due June 1, 2023
Beginning in Program Year 2023-24, each participating Approved Vendor and Designee must meet a required minimum percentage of their project workforce that includes Equity Eligible Persons, with this required percentage increasing to 30% by 2030. Definitions of equity eligible persons, the minimum workforce percentages, and key steps and dates for compliance, are provided at the […]
TCS Score Appeal Update, CDCS Scoring Cure Period Begins, Preparing for the New Program Year
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 Traditional Community Solar Score Audit and Appeal Update Preparing For the New Program Year New Disclosure Forms for […]
Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress
Energy Solutions remains committed to providing frequent updates and details on application processing progress for Illinois Shines. Project application review volumes for the week again exceeded our forecasted processing volume, continuing progress toward the Program Administrator’s forecast to bring application processing to within two months of submission by mid-May, as shared in the April 4, […]
Project Map Restored, EEC Block Changes, New Disclosure Forms Update
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 Updated Block Capacity Dashboard Illinois Shines Project Map Restored EEC Block Changes – Long-Term Plan Reopening Group A, […]
