Reminder to Register Designees/Nested Designees
The Program’s Consumer Protection team has seen an increase in the number of unregistered entities conducting marketing, sales, and other work on behalf of registered AVs and Designees. Every third-party entity that has direct interaction with end-use customers is required to register as a Designee. This includes solar installers, marketing firms, lead generators, and sales […]
Reminder to Register Designees/Nested Designees
The Program’s Consumer Protection team has seen an increase in the number of unregistered entities conducting marketing, sales, and other work on behalf of registered AVs and Designees. Every third-party entity that has direct interaction with end-use customers is required to register as a Designee. This includes solar installers, marketing firms, lead generators, and sales […]
When Are Net Metering Waivers Applicable?
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. 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. ComEd, Ameren, and […]
When Are Net Metering Waivers Applicable?
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. 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. ComEd, Ameren, and […]
Disclosure Forms (DFs) – When New DFs are Needed, Signatory Requirement Exceptions, and Portal Inputs
Disclosure Forms (DFs) – When New DFs are Needed, Signatory Requirement Exceptions, and Portal Inputs
Re-Submitting Disclosure Forms
As a reminder, customers may not submit edits or re-submit DFs to the Program Administrator. AVs and Designees are asked to remind customers to direct DF questions to them. AVs and Designees must manage re-submissions of DF to the Program portal.
Interested in Serving Stranded Illinois Shines Distributed Generation Customers
The Program Administrator has compiled a list of Approved Vendors and Designees interested in serving “stranded customers.” An announcement was released on January 18, 2023, requesting Approved Vendors and Designees submit interest to be included on a shortlist for stranded customers. This list is used to communicate with affected customers and assist them in finding […]
New Disclosure Forms for Program Year 2023-2024
On May 5, 2023 the Program announced the release of new DG and CS Disclosure Forms, which will be available in the portal and required for use by participating AVs and Designees effective June 1, 2023. An additional announcement with updates was sent out on May 18, 2023. Below are notable highlights from the announcements […]