REC Prices Feedback Request, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Operations and Portal Updates
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 REC Pricing Updates Ongoing Operations Updates March REC Invoicing Opens March 1, 2023 Application Processing Updates Application Processing Table […]
Illinois Power Agency Seeks Feedback on REC Prices for Illinois Shines and ILSFA Programs
The Illinois Power Agency (“IPA” or “Agency”) is conducting two processes to update Renewable Energy Credit (“REC”) prices for the Illinois Shines program (Adjustable Block Program) and the Illinois Solar for All Program (“ILSFA”). The first process is a refresh of inputs into the current REC pricing model to establish the REC prices for the […]
Request for Public Comment: New DG Disclosure Forms – Project Performance (“Efficiency”) Disclosures
The Illinois Power Agency seeks public comment on a potential modification to a portion of the new Distributed Generation (DG) Disclosure Forms. The new Distributed Generation (“DG”) Disclosure Forms that were put out for public comment in December 2022 (for implementation starting June 1, 2023) included a new section, titled “Project Efficiency.” The intent of the section was to […]
REMINDER: Stakeholder Feedback – Public Schools Category; Comments Due Friday, March 3, 2023
As previously shared, the Illinois Power Agency seeks public comment on requirements for projects submitted to the Public Schools category of the Illinois Shines program. Following the review and consideration of public comments, the Agency intends to finalize the process for the 2023-2024 Program year/Delivery year beginning June 1, 2023. The request for feedback can be […]
Special Announcement: Nightly Portal Maintenance Window from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CPT, March 1-31, 2023
The Program portal nightly, planned system maintenance window has been extended for the month of March from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CPT, each night. During these maintenance windows, scheduled after typical business hours, the Portal may be unavailable to users, which the PA and Agency hope will be minimally disruptive to Program participants. While the […]
March REC Invoicing Opening, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Operations and Portal Updates
The IPA announces new information related to 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:Ongoing Operations Updates March REC Invoicing Opens March 1, 2023 Application Processing Updates Application Processing Table Traditional Community Solar Application Review and Scoring Process […]
Stakeholder Feedback – Public Schools Category
The Illinois Power Agency is seeking public comment on requirements for projects submitted to the Public Schools category of the Illinois Shines program. Following the review and consideration of public comments, the Agency intends to finalize requirements for the 2023-2024 Program year/Delivery year beginning June 1, 2023. The request for feedback can be found here: https://illinoisshines.com/solar-project-categories/#public-schools […]
REMINDER: Stakeholder Feedback – Waiver for Minimum Equity Standard; Comments Due Tomorrow, February 22, 2023
As previously shared, the Illinois Power Agency seeks public comment on the waiver for Minimum Equity Standard requirements for entities that have received a REC contract award under the Adjustable Block/Illinois Shines Program or through the IPA’s utility-scale REC procurements for a given Program/delivery year. Following the review and consideration of public comments on the […]
Special Announcement: System Maintenance Completed; Portal Availability Has Resumed
Earlier today, the Program portal was placed into maintenance mode when the Program Administrator discovered that due to an error, a script was inadvertently initiated that changed the displayed project status of many Part II applications (e.g., from Submitted to In Progress). The Program Administrator verified that no other project data, including application submission date, was changed […]
Group A Large Distributed Generation Block Now Closed, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Operations and Portal Updates
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 Group A Large Distributed Generation Block Now Closed; Waitlist in Effect Ongoing Operations Updates Community Solar March Quarterly […]