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 […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Ensure battery schematics are included and complete to avoid application processing delays
For systems containing a battery, a battery schematic diagram must be submitted with the project’s Part II application. The Program reviews every battery schematic to verify it demonstrates that the system shall be electrically connected in a manner that ensures non-solar generated electricity used to charge the battery is not metered as solar generated power. […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Complete separate Certified Transcripts of Payroll (CTPs) for each project, even if the projects are co-located
Prevailing wage is a minimum compensation level set by the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), by county, for construction activities related to public works. With the enactment of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, projects receiving incentives through Illinois Shines are classified as “public works” and therefore subject to the Prevailing Wage Act, and AVs […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Have Your Documents in Order If You Submit an Appeal
An AV or Designee may appeal a decision or action of the Program Administrator or request an exception from particular Program guidelines due to extenuating circumstances. Appeals should be submitted on company letterhead and should include a rationale, and any necessary supporting information, documents, or communications. Appeals must be submitted to [email protected] and [email protected]. The IPA may request […]
Application Tips and Tricks – Consider Creating New Disclosure Forms
If an Approved Vendor is facing challenges in tracking down an original signed Disclosure Form or original Disclosure Form signature tracking pages, an option to satisfy the Disclosure Form requirements is to create a new Disclosure Form to submit for the application after the customer has re-signed.
Application Tips and Tricks – Exact Project Values and Rounding in Project Applications
Whenever possible, data values for project details should be exact and aligned when provided in the Program Portal, documentation, and applicable registries. However, some portal fields do not allow for decimals. In these instances, AVs should round to the nearest available value.
Application Tips and Tricks
Ensure project location addresses are accurate
Application Tips and Tricks
Respond to the original Need Info request email rather than starting a new message