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
- AV Application Stakeholder Feedback Request
- Program Year 2023-24 Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) Random Selection Event Results
- Advance of Capital Evaluation Criteria
- Equitable Energy Future Grant Program NOFO
- Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Mid-Year Reports Due – December 31, 2023
- Guidance on Group A Distributed Generation (DG) Capacity and Waitlists
- DG Disclosure Form (DF) Application Programming Interface (API) Working Group Concluded
- 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategories Closed
- Other Funding Sources for Public Schools Solar Project Development Outside of Illinois Shines
- New to the Program Website
Ongoing Operations Updates
- November REC Invoicing Opened December 1, 2023
- Part II Verification Cut Off for December
- Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
Application Processing Updates
- Reminder that Project Submissions to Group A Still Encouraged
- Extended Part II Application Processing Times
- Application Processing Tables
- Application Tips and Tricks
Ongoing Program Portal Updates
- Update: Portal Upgrade to PVWatts API Version 8 Now Planned for December 21, 2023
- Updates on Portal Issues, Improvements, and Future Releases
Requirements and Reminders
- Stakeholder Feedback
- Long-Term Plan Update
- IPA Issues Request for AVs and Installer Designees Interested in Serving Stranded Illinois Shines DG Customers
- Program Administrator Office Hours
