Portal Latitude and Longitude Updates Implemented
As shared earlier this week, the PVWatts® Calculator no longer provides the “address” query parameter required in project application submissions, including estimated system production and associated contractual REC delivery amounts. On March 10, 2025, the Program Administrator implemented a solution that automatically resolves the new PVWatts requirement for latitude and longitude from applications upon running […]
Portal Latitude and Longitude Update
As shared last week, effective March 11, 2025, PVWatts® Calculator will no longer be available to provide the “address” query parameter used to support application submissions, including estimated system production and associated contractual REC delivery amounts. However, no change to the user experience is expected, and the Program will provide information early next week on […]
Request for Feedback on Subscriber Management within the Illinois Shines Portal
The Program Administrator is developing functionality for AVs and Designees to manage subscribers in the Illinois Shines Portal via CSV upload. In support of this development, the Program expects to hold two Working Group meetings between January 13 and January 20, 2025, and sent interested parties a schedule poll. Additional information and Zoom links will […]
Request for Part II CS Applications on 20-Year Contracts
The current Quarterly Period under the 20-year REC Contracts ends on February 28, 2025, and projects on the 20 Year REC Contracts must be Part II verified by this date in order to be included in the next invoice in April 2025. Because the Part II Verification process for CS projects requires additional steps to […]
Community-Driven Community Solar Project Selection Results for Program Year 2024-25
On June 3, 2024, the block of capacity for the Community-Driven Community Solar (“CDCS”) category for the 2024-2025 Program Year opened, allocating 13.78 megawatts (“MW”) for Group A and 31.48 MW for Group B. After capacity was allocated to the projects on the 2023-24 waitlist, there was 3.83 MW of capacity available for Group A […]
Program Year 2024-25 Community-Driven Community Solar Random Selection Event Results
On December 11, 2024, the Program conducted the Program Year 2024-25 Community-Driven Community Solar (“CDCS”) Random Selection event. The results of Group A and Group B project awards and waitlists, as well as the recording, presentation slides, and the Q&A, can be found on the Program’s CDCS page.
Reminder: Program Year 2024-25 Community-Driven Community Solar Random Selection Event Tomorrow
As previously communicated on November 22, 2024, the Agency will hold a Community-Driven Community Solar (“CDCS”) Random Selection event for projects with tied scores tomorrow, December 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. CPT. Registration link: https://energy-solution.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLyHUCbOTPa_c7gqCKVTXA Thank you! Illinois Shines Program [email protected]
Request for Feedback on Subscriber Management within the Illinois Shines Portal
The Program Administrator is developing functionality for AVs and Designees to manage subscribers in the Illinois Shines Portal via CSV upload. AVs and Designees interested to participate in a Working Group guiding development on the possible new Subscriber Management dashboard, should email the Program Administrator at [email protected]. The Program Administrator is now expected to hold […]
Upcoming Program Year 2024-25 Community-Driven Community Solar Random Selection Event
As previously announced, the Agency will hold a Random Selection event for projects with tied scores on December 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. CPT. Registration link: https://energy-solution.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLyHUCbOTPa_c7gqCKVTXA
Subscriber Management Working Group – Call for Participation and Feedback
The Agency and Program Administrator seek engagement from stakeholders regarding usage, functionality, and feedback on the development of a Subscriber Management dashboard to be incorporated into the Program Portal. AVs and Designees interested to participate in a Working Group guiding development on the possible new Subscriber Management dashboard, should email the Program Administrator at [email protected]. […]
