Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Registration Open, New Guide for Real Estate Professionals, New Large DG Case Study
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]
Illinois Shines Releases Guide for Real Estate Professionals Navigating a Home Sale with Illinois Shines
The Illinois Power Agency prioritizes educating consumers about the decision to go solar and has developed a variety of resources to support Program understanding and encourage awareness of available consumer protections. To complement its library of consumer-oriented materials, and in light of the growing number of homes with energized Illinois Shines projects, the Program today […]
Case Study: How Harrisburg, IL Sparked Economic Growth by Embracing Solar
The Program’s newest case study spotlights seven municipal solar projects in Harrisburg, Illinois. The city government partnered with a local Approved Vendor to develop solar on City Hall, the Fire Department, and Water Department buildings, among others, through Illinois Shines’ Small and Large Distributed Generation categories. The case study highlights how Harrisburg leveraged solar to […]
Registration for 2026-27 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Now Open
Mentee and mentor registration for the 2026-27 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort opened yesterday, August 17, 2026, on the Mentorship Program pageand will 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 are minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, or […]
AV/Designee Feedback for Subscriber Management Portal Feature
Earlier this year, the Program Administrator successfully delivered a new Subscriber Management portal feature, reflecting stakeholder input. The feature allows users to upload subscription data, edit and terminate subscriptions, and manage subscribed or unsubscribed Disclosure Forms, including project permissions for both Approved Vendors and Designees. Resources for this feature can be found at the Portal […]
Customer Satisfaction Survey Focus Groups Report, Registration for Mentorship Program Fall Cohort, IPA Launches Expanded Clean Energy Dashboard
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]
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 […]