TCS Scoring and Random Selection Event Results, Updated Disclosure Form Deep Dives, Extended Maintenance Window
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 […]
Results of the Program Year 2024-2025 Traditional Community Solar (TCS) Random Selection Event
On June 3, 2024, Traditional Community Solar (TCS) for the 2024-2025 Program Year opened, allocating 64 MW of capacity to Group A and 149 MW of capacity to Group B. Capacity was initially awarded to projects on the 2023-24 Program Year waitlist leaving 0.50 MW of capacity available for Group A and 28.43 MW available […]
TCS Random Selection Event – September 10, Equitable Energy Future Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
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 […]
Stakeholder Feedback Request: Updating DG Disclosure Forms for Supply-Only Net Metering
On August 21, 2024, the IPA released a request for stakeholder feedback on a proposal by the Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All (“ILSFA”) programs to update Distributed Generation Disclosure Forms to reflect the change for residential and small commercial customers from “full retail rate” net metering to “supply only” net metering in the […]
Community-Driven Community Solar Application Deadline – September 3, Consumer Protection Working Group – September 6, TCS Random Selection Event – September 10
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 […]
Reminder: Community-Driven Community Solar Application Submission Deadline for Program Year 2024-25 – September 3
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 3, 2024, the application submission deadline for Program Year 2024-25 CDCS projects is September 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CPT. Applications are […]
TCS Appeals Deadline – August 23, Stakeholder Feedback for Net Metering Changes to Disclosure Forms, IPA Releases Part I of its Equity Accountability System Assessment
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 […]
Request for Stakeholder Feedback on Consumer Protection Initiatives – DUE September 6, 2024
The Agency and Program Administrators are requesting stakeholder feedback on a proposal to update Distributed Generation Disclosure Forms for both Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All (“ILSFA”). The Programs are proposing to update Distributed Generation Disclosure Forms to reflect the change for residential and small commercial customers from “full retail rate” net metering to […]
Alert: Notification of Email Phishing Attempts Posing as Illinois Shines Compliance
The Illinois Shines Program Administrator has been alerted to phishing attempts sent via email today to Approved Vendors and Designees. The message attempted to represent that the sender was from the Program, spoof the sender address as coming from “[email protected]”, and urge vendors to review compliance to information by clicking a linked PDF document embedded […]
Illinois Power Agency Releases Part I of its Equity Accountability System Assessment
The Illinois Power Agency is pleased to announce the release of Part I of its Equity Accountability System Assessment, an IPA-authored report assessing the effectiveness of statutory Equity Accountability System (EAS) provisions in promoting equity across the clean energy economy. The Illinois Power Agency Act directs the IPA to establish an Equity Accountability System to ensure […]
