Updated COVID-19-Related Marketing Guidelines – June 4, 2021
On March 20, 2020, in light of the growing COVID-19 pandemic and its expected impacts in Illinois, the Illinois Power Agency adopted the following emergency amendment to its Adjustable Block Program and Illinois Solar for All Program Marketing Guidelines: In-person marketing and solicitation: Given the public health emergency posed by the COVID-19 virus, in-person marketing […]
Update on Long-Term Plan Workshop Dates
The Illinois Power Agency has issued an update on the upcoming Long-Term Plan Workshop Dates.
Revisions to Assignment FAQ
The Program Administrator has revised the Assignment FAQ to include steps for transferring projects in assigned batches to the Assignee’s registry account. Please note that the Acknowledgement Form and Acknowledgement and Consent Form both remain unchanged. Please contact the Program Administrator at [email protected] or (877) 783-1820 with any questions.
Stakeholder Comments – System Design Criteria
The Illinois Power Agency published a request for stakeholder feedback regarding System Design Criteria in April, 2021. The deadline for submitting comments was extended to May 21, 2021. The stakeholder comments regarding System Design Criteria are posted below: AG Technologies AES Solar Ruyle Mechanical Services WindSolarUSA, Inc. Independence Renewable Energy Accutek Systems Inc. Joint Solar […]
Update on Stakeholder Feedback Processes and Revising the Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan
The Illinois Power Agency has released an announcement about an update to stakeholder feedback processes and revising the Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. The document can be viewed here.
Request for feedback on system design criteria due date extended
On April 22, 2021 the Adjustable Block Program Administrator released a Request for Stakeholder Feedback on system design criteria for distributed generation projects with a deadline of response of May 14, 2021. The deadline for this request for feedback will be extended to May 21, 2021. Additionally, the Agency expects this topic to be discussed at workshops […]
New FAQs posted
The Program Administrator has posted two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The FAQs can be found below: FAQ: What is the process for updating the standing order percentage of a Community Solar project? (Posted to illinoisshines.com) FAQ: Does my system produce electricity in winter months? (Posted to illinoisshines.com)
FAQ posted regarding a change in property owner between Part I and Part II
A new FAQ regarding required documentation if there is a change in property owner between Part I and Part II of a project application has been posted here.
Application Status Lookup Tool Now Available
The Program Administrator has added an application status lookup tool to the Illinois Shines and Adjustable Block Program websites. The application status lookup tool will allow a project host/owner, Approved Vendor, or Designee to check the status of a Distributed Generation Illinois Shines solar project application. The status can be looked up either by Disclosure […]
Request for Stakeholder Feedback – System Design Criteria for Distributed Generation Systems
The Illinois Power Agency has released a request for stakeholder feedback on System Design Criteria for Distributed Generation Systems. The linked document provides background on the request and poses a number of questions for stakeholder input. Responses are requested by May 21, 2021 (extended from the original deadline of May 14, 2021) and instructions for […]