Group A Small Distributed Generation Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Period Initiated
The annual block of capacity for the Group A Small Distributed Generation block has been filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook provides for a soft close period which allows the block to remain open for seven calendar days or when the next project applications submitted to the block would exceed capacity by 10 megawatts. For […]
Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback – Comments to Draft 2024 Long-Term Plan Due September 29, 2023
On August 15, 2023, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) released the Draft 2024 Long- Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan for public review and comment: The IPA welcomes public comments on the draft 2024 Long-Term Plan. Written comments are due on Friday, September 29 and should be submitted to [email protected]. Previously, on September 15, the Agency […]
2023-2024 TCS Random Selection Event Results, Long-Term Plan Comments due September 29, Illinois Shines Surveys
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 Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders Thank you!Illinois Shines [email protected]
Traditional Community Solar Project Selection Results for Program Year 2023-2024
On June 1, 2023, Traditional Community Solar (“TCS”) for the 2023-2024 Program Year opened, allocating 60 MW of capacity to Group A and 140 MW of capacity to Group B. Additional Traditional Community Solar capacity was added to each Group, after several TCS projects submitted to the 2022-23 Program Year were withdrawn, as indicated in […]
Reminder: 2023-2024 Traditional Community Solar Random Selection Event Tomorrow, September 20, 2023
On August 24, 2023, the Program released scores for Traditional Community Solar 2023-2024 project applications submitted on June 1, 2023, which will be used to determine which projects will be selected for a REC contract once random selection takes place. The scores and a full announcement regarding the scoring process were posted on the Program […]
Brief Interruption of Dropbox Sign Functionality Experienced in Program Portal; Functionality Has Been Restored
At approximately 3:45 p.m. CPT today, the Program Administrator became aware of an interruption in the ability to send Disclosure Forms to customers for digital signature in the Program portal. Further investigation revealed that from approximately 12:00 p.m. CPT to 5:00 p.m. CPT, Disclosure Forms sent by Approved Vendors for customer signature through the Program […]
Advance of Capital Authorizations Temporarily Paused, Reminder for Designee/Nested Designee Registration, 2023-2024 TCS Random Selection Event
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 Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders
Advance of Capital Authorizations for Equity Eligible Contractors Temporarily Paused
Summary A feature of the Equity Accountability System, as established by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, is the ability of Equity Eligible Contractors (EECs) to request an advance of a portion of REC Contract value prior to the associated project’s Energization. This capital advancement pre-energization constitutes a significant departure from the standard structure utilized […]
2023-2024 TCS Appeals Due, 2023-2024 CDCS Timeline, Long-Term Plan Upcoming Virtual Public Hearings
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 Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders
Notice to Illinois Residents on the Availability of Illinois Shines Incentives for Solar Projects in Central and Southern Illinois
Each Program Year, Illinois Shines is able to provide incentives for a capped amount of solar project capacity for specific project categories. The capacity for Large Distributed Generation (on-site) solar projects—those over 25 kW AC—in Group A has been fully depleted for the Program Year that runs from June 2023 through May 2024. Group A […]
