Application Tips & Tricks – Cure Texts Indicating Cure of Current ‘Need Info’ Requests
During the Need Info request resolution process, an AV may receive an email notification stating “We confirm the current Need Info request(s) have been cured. We will let you know if we need anything further.” This is confirmation that current requests have been cured. However, quality assurance checks may uncover additional requests. In these cases, the existing Need Info request thread will be re-opened to address additional requests. Please […]
Application Tips & Tricks – Ensure correct interconnection dates on the Part I application
Part I Section 6 of the project application includes a text field for “Final Interconnection Approval Date (Actual or Estimated).” If the system will be interconnected in the future, please estimate the date of interconnection. If the system has already been built and interconnected, please use the interconnection date provided by the EDC on the Permission to Operate or […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Ensure accurate and complete Disclosure Form signatures
As a reminder, it is never permissible for an AV to electronically sign a Disclosure Form on behalf of a customer. For documents that are signed electronically, it’s critical to include both the fully executed document, as well as the signature tracking page when uploading to the Portal or emailing the Program Administrator. Additionally, the […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Requirement to Note Expansions to Systems Already Under REC Contract
AVs are required to indicate if a project is an expansion to a system that is already under a REC Contract on the application in Part I, Section 2. Expansions to an existing system that is part of the Program must be marked on the application in Part I, Section 2 in Project Details under […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Sufficient Documentation for Battery Schematics
If a system contains a battery, a battery schematic diagram must be included when submitting the Part II application. The detailed schematic must show that either only solar-generated power can be used to charge the battery, the battery’s output does not run through the meter used to measure solar output, or that a password-protected software […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Proof of Interconnection for Large DG Applications
Large DG applications (including EEC and Public Schools) must include Proof of Interconnection as evidence of an agreement with the utility for future interconnection, or proof that interconnection has already taken place.Proof of Interconnection must show the interconnection address, through but not limited to: An Interconnection Agreement signed by both the interconnection customer and the interconnecting utility prior to the date […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Ensure the uploaded site map matches that described in Part I, Section 4 of the Part I application
For example, a site map showing three arrays containing five, five, and 15 modules, respectively, versus Part I, Section 4 of the application indicating three arrays containing five, seven, and 13 modules, respectively, is an example of a discrepancy that would lead to a Need Info request and delay application approval. If the site map lists array […]
Application Tips and Tricks
Make sure to provide all relevant Certified Transcripts of Payroll (“CTPs”) for each contractor and subcontractor under contract for project construction activities Prevailing Wage is a minimum compensation level set by the Illinois Department of Labor (“IDOL”), by county, for construction activities related to public works. All Illinois Shines projects, with few exceptions, are subject to Prevailing Wage. […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Adding comments to the application overview may prevent many types of Need Info delays
Overview comments may be used to explain changes, relationships, and discrepancies. Examples include: Keep in mind that applications must still provide all necessary data in applicable fields. Overview comments cannot be used to circumvent Program or application requirements.
Application Tips and Tricks – Ensure a consistent vendor name is used when registering as a Program Designee
To prevent confusion, AVs and Designees must use a correct and consistent vendor name when registering as a Program Designee, applying for DG Installer ICC Certification, and/or completing applications. Additionally, the installer name (Designee) included in the application must be the same name that the installer used to register when applying for DG Installer ICC […]