Community-Driven Community Solar Case Study, AV/Designee Program Satisfaction Survey, Subscriber Management Portal Feature Action Items
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Thank you!Illinois Shines [email protected]
Case Study: How Rockford Harnessed the Benefits of Community-Driven Community Solar
The Program’s newest case study spotlights a Community-Driven Community Solar project in Rockford, Illinois, that’s delivering lower energy costs for its residents, community involvement and benefit, and significant economic impact for its labor force. This Illinois Shines case study details how the city’s engaged and resilient community partnered with solar developers to bring a clean […]
AV/Designee Program Satisfaction Survey, Subscriber Management AV Action Items and Webinar, First EAS Learning Series Webinar Held
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Thank you!Illinois Shines [email protected]
Upcoming Webinar: New Community Solar Subscriber Management Portal Feature
In March 2026, the Illinois Shines Program Portal will introduce a new feature designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility by moving Community Solar subscriber data from SharePoint. The feature centralizes subscriber data, standardizes reporting, enhances accuracy, and allows for self-service access, real-time updates, and subscription history tracking. The Program will host a live webinar […]
Final Call for Stakeholder Input for New IPA Resources
In January, the IPA shared that it’s conducting brief surveys for Approved Vendors and Designees to support the buildout of new resources. Illinois Shines published the Homeowner Handouts Buying a Home That Has an Illinois Shines Solar Project and Selling Your Home That Has an Illinois Shines Solar Project in both English and Spanish in […]
Illinois Shines Approved Vendor and Designee Program Satisfaction Survey: Responses Due February 27, 2026
Each Program Year, the Program Administrator issues the Illinois Shines Approved Vendor and Designee Program SatisfactionSurvey to gauge the satisfaction of Approved Vendors (“AVs”) and Designees participating in the Illinois Shines Program. Survey results will be reported to the IPA and published in a summary report of the survey results, including next steps to address identified concerns and […]
Reminder: New EAS Learning Series Webinar Tomorrow
To highlight the importance of equity in the clean energy economy, and within the Illinois Shines Program, the Program Administrator and the IPA DEI Team are launching the Illinois Shines Equity Accountability System (“EAS”) Learning Series to equip vendors with resources and support to meet and exceed equity requirements within the Illinois Shines Program. This […]
TCS Scores for Projects Submitted October 31, Subscription Management Portal Feature, February 2026 Consumer Protection Working Group
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Thank you!Illinois Shines [email protected]
Assignment of Product Order(s) or Entire REC Contracts
Overview The Illinois Shines REC contract governs assignments. As explained in the REC contract, as well as Section 6 of the Program Guidebook, Renewable Energy Credit Management and Assignments, assignments may be subject to fees and may in certain circumstances require the Buyer’s consent to be effectuated. An entire REC contract or any product orders/batches under a contract may be assigned in […]
Traditional Community Solar (TCS) Solar Scores for Projects Submitted October 31, 2025
Following the Program Re-Opening, on October 31, 2025, capacity for the 2025-26 Program Year was expanded and allocated. The expanded capacity was initially allocated to projects on the 2025-26 Program Year waitlists, leaving 0 MW of capacity available for Group A and 6.17 MW available for Group B for newly submitted applications. The expanded 20% […]