Registration for 2026-27 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Opens August 17, 2026
Mentee and mentor registration for the 2026-27 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort will open on August 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CPT at the Mentorship Program page andwill close on August 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CPT. AVs and Designees certified as Equity Eligible Contractors (EECs), AVs designated as Small and Emerging Businesses, and/or businesses that […]
Illinois Shines Publishes 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey Focus Groups Report
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) prioritizes educating consumers about the decision to go solar and provides resources to help consumers understand the substantial benefits of going solar with Illinois Shines, including potential financial incentives, rigorous consumer protections, and more. In Spring 2025, Illinois Shines distributed the 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey to residential customers who had an Illinois […]
Illinois Power Agency Launches Significantly Expanded Clean Energy Dashboard
Today, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) announced Phase II of the Illinois Clean Energy Dashboard, a significant expansion of the online resource, featuring 23 interactive data dashboards that provide greater access to statewide clean energy data. Created and maintained by the IPA, the Illinois Clean Energy Dashboard is a public data resource that enables users to explore Illinois’ renewable energy landscape and track […]
Update on Part I and Part II Application Processing, Reminder About Marketing Federal Credits, Updated Disciplinary FAQs
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, Reference and Reminders, and Other Opportunities. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Other Opportunities Thank you!Illinois […]
Reminder about Marketing Federal Tax Credits
Section I.C.1. of the Consumer Protection Handbook states that “Any marketing to customers that mentions a federal investment tax credit (FITC) must be accurate based on current availability and limitations of any such credit and must not be misleading.” Although the residential tax credit has sunset, the commercial credit is still available and may be […]
Update on Part I and Part II Application Processing Following Submission Spikes
As previously announced, due to a simultaneous spike in Small DG Part I applications and Part II application submissions, including a high volume of applications with battery schematics, the turnaround time for Part I and Part II application reviews is currently far beyond its expected 10-day timeframe. Sustained high volumes of Small DG submissions continue […]
Update to Proof of Property Tax Exemption, Contracting Utility Registry Accounts Matrix Updated, Program Year 2025-26 End of Year Report Published
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, Reference and Reminders, and Other Opportunities. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Other Opportunities Thank you!Illinois […]
Illinois Power Agency Issues Illinois Shines Program Year 2025-26 End of Year Report
Today, the Illinois Power Agency issued its Illinois Shines Program Year 2025-26 End of Year Report. Illinois Shines is a state-administered incentive program that supports the development of new solar projects across the state through the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits from Distributed Generation and Community Solar projects with a focus on equity provisions and consumer […]
Reminder: Community-Driven Community Solar Application Submission Deadline for Program Year 2026-27 – August 31, 2026
As outlined in Section 5 of the Program Guidebook, the Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) application window closes 90 days after the start of the Program Year. With the Program Year commencing on June 1, 2026, the application submission deadline for Program Year 2026-27 CDCS projects is August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CPT. Applications are not accepted […]
Annual Report Submission Deadlines and Cure Period Begins, Update on Part I and Part II Application Processing
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, Reference and Reminders, and Other Opportunities. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Other Opportunities Thank you!Illinois […]