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 […]
180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategories Updated Closure Date
As previously shared, the 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools subcategories closed on December 2, 2024. Public School projects will now be accepted on a first come, first serve basis regardless of Tier, Environmental Justice Community (“EJC”) location, or project size.
Reminders: Closure Date for 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategory, Designee Renewal Deadline
As detailed in recent Program announcements, the following items have December 2, 2024 deadlines: 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools SubcategoriesAs stated in the Program Guidebook Section 1.E, Public Schools capacity is allocated by Group, tier, location, and project size subcategories. If any of the allocations are not filled within the first 180 days of […]
180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategories Updated Closure Date – December 2, 2024
As stated in the Program Guidebook Section 1.E,Public Schools capacity is allocated by Group, tier, location, and project size subcategories. If any of the allocations are not filled within the first 180 days of the Program Year, Public School projects will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis regardless of Tier, EJC location, […]
180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategories Close on November 30, 2024
As stated in the Program Guidebook Section 1.E, Public Schools projects are allocated by Group, tier, location, and project size. If any of the allocations are not filled within the first 180 days of the Program Year, Public School projects will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis regardless of Tier, EJC location, […]
Public Schools Category Update
On December 8, 2023, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1699 into law as Public Act 103-0580. This statute went into immediate effect on December 8, 2023 and expands the definition of “Public Schools” eligible for the Public Schools project category to include Illinois public higher education institutions as defined by the Illinois Board of Higher […]
Public Schools Category Update: Public Act 103-0580 Passed; Higher Education Institutions May Apply
On December 8, 2023, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1699 into law as Public Act 103-0580. This statute went into immediate effect on December 8, 2023 and expands the definition of “Public Schools” eligible for the Public Schools category to include Illinois public higher education institutions as defined by the Illinois Board of Higher Education […]
Public Act 103-0580 Passed
On December 8, 2023, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1699 into law as Public Act 103-0580. This statute went into immediate effect on December 8, 2023 and expands the definition of “Public Schools” eligible for the Public Schools category to include Illinois public higher education institutions as defined by the Illinois Board of Higher Education […]
Other Funding Sources for Public Schools Solar Project Development Outside of Illinois Shines
The Program has published a resource at the Public Schools project category hub sharing other funding sources for public schools solar development not offered through the Illinois Shines program or the Illinois Power Agency. Funding is subject to change based on availability and requirements of the associated entity.
