IPA Joins DCEO in Virtual Event for Small & Emerging Businesses
The IPA will join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in a virtual event designed for small and emerging businesses interested in participating in Illinois’ clean energy sector. This session is geared toward subcontractors, general contractors, developers, municipalities, economic development professionals, and others seeking to engage in clean energy projects across the state. DCEO’s Office of […]
Mentorship Program Winter Cohort Registration Closes Today
As previously announced, Registration for AVs and Designees interested in being mentees for the 2025-26 Mentorship Program Winter Cohort is open now until December 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CPT. Details of the Winter cohort and the application can be found on the Mentorship Program page. Additionally, the Fall Mentorship Program recordings and slides have been published […]
Registration for 2025-26 Mentorship Program Winter Cohort Now Open
Registration for AVs and Designees for the 2025-26 Mentorship Program Winter Cohort is now openandwill close on December 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CPT. Please submit your application to participate by navigating to the Mentorship Program page. The Mentorship Program provides mentees with virtual courses and trainings covering Program processes and requirements, and facilitates opportunities to network with other market stakeholders. Mentees are expected to attend each of the eight 75-minute […]
Illinois Shines Honors Graduating Mentees of Program Year 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort
The Illinois Shines Program Year 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort concluded Thursday, November 20, 2025, with an in-person graduation and celebration event for mentees. The event capped an eight-week Mentorship Program from September to November, during which mentees completed virtual training courses and participated in live, interactive sessions with experienced AV mentors and the Program […]
Winter Mentorship Registration
Mentee registration for AVs and Designees for the 2025-26 Mentorship Program Winter Cohort will open on December 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CPT on the Mentorship Program page. Registration will close on December 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CPT. The Mentorship Program provides virtual courses and trainings covering the Illinois Shines program processes and requirements […]
Updates Following 2025-26 Program Year Re-Opening: EEC CS (Group A) – Next Steps
On October 31, 2025, capacity for the 2025-26 Program Year was re-allocated following re-opening. Capacity was initially allocated to projects on the 2025-26 Program Year EEC CS Group A waitlist, leaving 0 MW of capacity available for Group A. The expanded 20% developer cap was applied during this time. Projects selected from the waitlists will be submitted to the […]
IPA Announces Certificates for Equity Eligible Persons (EEPs) and Availability of EEP Resumes
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is excited to announce two major updates that strengthen access, visibility, and recognition for Equity Eligible Persons (EEPs) participating in Illinois’ clean energy programs: Official Certificates for EEPs and EEP Resumes, available on the External EEP Dashboard. To learn more, please reference this announcement.
2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Session Begins Next Week
Following registration for the 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort, the Program Administrator notified mentees and mentors selected for participation. The Program Administrator thanks stakeholders for their interest and readiness to participate. The Fall Session of the 2025-26 Mentorship Program begins next week. Registration information for the Winter Cohort of the 2025-26 will be forthcoming.
2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Registration Closes Today
On September 2, 2025, mentee and mentor registration for AVs and Designees opened for the 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort on the Mentorship Program page. Registration closes today, September 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CPT. The Mentorship Program provides virtual courses and training covering the Illinois Shines program processes and requirements, and grants opportunities to network with other market […]
Registration for 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Opened Today, September 2
Registration for AVs and Designees for the 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort opened today, September 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CPT at the Mentorship Program page and will close on September 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CPT. The Mentorship Program provides mentees with virtual courses and training covering Program processes and requirements and facilitates opportunities to network with other market stakeholders. Mentees are expected […]