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 […]
Process for Uncontracted Capacity Reallocation for 2023-24 Program Year
Pursuant to changes to the IPA Act made through P.A. 102-0662 requiring that uncontracted capacity for Illinois Shines be redistributed after the close of a Program year, and based on guidance from both Section 7.3.5 of the 2022 Long-Term Plan and the Equity Eligible Contractor (“EEC”) block changes as outlined in the ICC’s Order on […]
Annual Reports, New Disclosure Forms, and Long-Term Plan Stakeholder Feedback Released
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 New Program Year New Disclosure Forms for Program Year 2023-2024 Long-Term Plan Update Ongoing Operations Updates Portal […]
Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress
Energy Solutions continues its commitment to providing frequent updates and details on Illinois Shines application processing progress. Project application review volumes for the week again exceeded our forecasted processing volume, continuing progress toward the Program Administrator’s goal on processing to meet and exceed processing targets toward achieving a two-week review turnaround by the end of […]
CS Disclosure Forms
New Program Year Launch, Results of Traditional Community Solar Random Selection Event, Application Processing Updates, Upcoming Maintenance Windows
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 Results of Traditional Community Solar Random Selection Event Annual Reports New Program Year New Disclosure Forms for Program Year […]
Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress
Energy Solutions continues its commitment to providing frequent updates and details on Illinois Shines application processing progress. Project application review volumes for the week again exceeded our forecasted processing volume, continuing progress toward the Program Administrator’s forecast to bring application processing to within two months of submission, as shared in the April 4, 2023, announcement. […]
Welcome to Illinois Shines Program Year 2023-2024
On behalf of the Illinois Shines program, the Illinois Power Agency and Program Administrator welcome stakeholders to Program Year 2023-2024. This Program Year includes new capacity for project categories to continue the expansion of solar development in Illinois, and brings new requirements, updated Program documents, new REC prices, stakeholder resources, and more. This message is […]
