Annual Reports, CDCS Scores, TCS Application Review and Scoring Process

The IPA announces new information related to Program News, Ongoing Operations Updates, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Program News Annual Reports Community-Driven Community Solar Application Review and Scoring Process Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Compliance Plans Traditional Community […]

Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback – Long-Term Plan Comments from June 8 Request Due Thursday, June 29, 2023

As previously shared, the Illinois Power Agency requested stakeholder feedback as the Agency prepares to develop its 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. The linked information below provides background on the various feedback requests for stakeholder input, additionally the links provide details for how to submit responses. Stakeholders may respond to any of these subjects […]

Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress

Energy Solutions continued meeting its commitment to providing frequent updates on Illinois Shines application processing progress. As of the week ending June 18, the Program Administrator achieved the goal of a two-week review turnaround for review of Large and Small DG (Part I and Part II) applications. This week’s announcement will be the last weekly […]

Community-Driven Community Solar Scores for Program Year 2022-2023

On September 1, 2022, a 90-day project application window opened for Community-Driven Community Solar(“CDCS”) for the 2022-2023 Program year, allowing Approved Vendors (“AVs”) to submit CDCS applications until 11:59 p.m. CPT on November 29, 2022. A total of 68 applications were received during the application window, including 12 project applications totaling 31.48 MW AC for […]

Annual Reports Guide, CDCS Updates, and Long-Term Plan Feedback Requests

The IPA announces new information related to Program News, Ongoing Operations Updates, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Program News Annual Reports Community-Driven Community Solar Application Review and Scoring Process Traditional Community Solar Application Review and Scoring Process […]

Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress

Energy Solutions continues its commitment to providing frequent updates and details on Illinois Shines application processing progress. As of the week ending June 11, the Program Administrator achieved the goal of a two-week review turnaround for review of Large and Small DG (Part I and Part II) applications. This announcement provides the following application processing […]

Illinois Power Agency Issues Request for Approved Vendors and Installer Designees 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 […]

Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback – Long-Term Plan Comments from June 8 Request Due Thursday, June 29, 2023

As previously shared, the Illinois Power Agency requested stakeholder feedback as the Agency prepares to develop its 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. The linked information below provides background on the various feedback requests for stakeholder input, additionally the links provide details for how to submit responses. Stakeholders may respond to any of these subjects […]

MES Reminder, Annual Reports Guide, and Long-Term Plan Stakeholder Feedback Requests

The IPA announces new information related to Program News, Ongoing Operations Updates, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Program News Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Compliance Plans Annual Reports New Program Year Long-Term Plan Update  Ongoing Operations Updates  Part II […]

Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress

Energy Solutions continues its commitment to providing frequent updates and details on Illinois Shines application processing progress. As of the week ending June 11, the Program Administrator has achieved the goal of a two-week review turnaround for review of Large and Small DG (Part I and Part II) applications. Since Energy Solutions became Program Administrator […]