Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits, Reminder About Project Re-Batching or Withholding, Program Year 2024-25 Mentorship Program
The IPA announces new information related to coming up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, 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: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News – New or Updated Items […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits (Approved Vendors/Designees Announcement)
Illinois Shines places priority on educating and informing customers about all aspects of their decision to go solar, including the significant financial commitment of solar installation. Illinois Shines Approved Vendors or their Designees should provide customers with relevant information about net metering or other crediting approaches, in order to allow customers to properly evaluate a […]
Reminder: Surveys for Feedback on REC Adder and Disclosure Form Updates – Response Deadline July 24
On July 3, 2024, the Program requested initial input on two topics through the below linked surveys: While responses to both surveys are optional, feedback from stakeholders is incredibly important in informing the Agency’s development of the REC adder for taking on stranded customers and an updated approach to Disclosure Form estimates. Approved Vendors, Designees, […]
2024-25 “First Day” TCS Scores Released, REC Price Calculations in Disclosure Forms, Annual Reports and 2023-24 MES Year-End Reports Past Due
The IPA announces new information related to coming up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, 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: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News – New or Updated […]
Disclosure Form REC Incentive Calculator Adjustments
The Illinois Shines program Portal calculates REC incentive values for Disclosure Forms using applicable REC prices based on the date the Disclosure Form is created. For project applications submitted in the 2024-25 Program Year which commenced June 3, 2024, Disclosure Forms and contracts should reflect calculations using 2024-25 REC Prices.[1] The Program Administrator was alerted to […]
Annual Reports Due July 15, MES Year-End Reports Due July 15, Updated Portal Utility Rates Input Document
The IPA announces new information related to coming up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, 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: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News – New or Updated […]
5% Subcontractor Project Workforce Frequently Asked Questions
The Program has received several questions regarding the definition of “project workforce” as defined in Final Order at 155, ICC Docket No. 23-0714. Program participants are encouraged to use the FAQs below to understand the impact of this change. What is the new definition of “project workforce” as defined in Final Order at 155, ICC […]
Surveys for Feedback on REC Adder and Disclosure Form Updates – Response Deadline July 24
Dear Illinois Shines stakeholders: The Illinois Power Agency is requesting initial input on two topics through the below linked surveys. Stranded Customer REC Pricing AdderThe first survey seeks feedback related to the development of the REC adder (an additional financial incentive added to a base REC price) for Approved Vendors who take on solar projects […]
Program Year 2023-24 Annual Report Response Period Begins – Submissions Due July 15, 2024
On an annual basis, Approved Vendors participating in Illinois Shines with an active Renewable Energy Credit (“REC”) Contract are required to submit an Annual Report pertaining to the contracts and systems in their portfolio. The Annual Report serves as the basis for verifying that RECs from projects are being delivered to the applicable utility. One […]
Annual Report Response Period July 1-15, Legacy Portal to be Retired June 30, MES Year-End Reports Due July 15
The IPA announces new information related to coming up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, 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: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News – New or Updated […]
