Final Order on 2024 Long-Term Plan Re-Opening and Program Pause for New Capacity
On October 16, 2025, the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) issued an Order approving the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposed Order, with modifications, on the re-opening of the 2024 Long-Term Plan. The Order is available in Docket 23-0714. The Agency will publish an updated 2024 Long-Term Plan that conforms with the Order, no later than October 31, 2025. […]
IPA Launches the Stranded Customer REC Adder
Stranded customers are Illinois Shines or Illinois Solar for All customers who have signed a contract with an Approved Vendor (“AV”) (and/or sometimes a Designee) that goes out of business or is prevented from moving forward with the project for other reasons, such as disciplinary action. In response to AV and Designee feedback that assisting […]
IPA Files 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Plan Procurement with the ICC
On October 20, 2025, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) filed the 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) in Docket 25-0945, which included: The 2026 Long-Term Plan details goals and strategies for the IPA’s renewable energy programs and procurements, including program capacity and renewable energy credit pricing for the Illinois Shines […]
Community Power Accelerator, Upcoming Designee Renewal, Part II Verification for October
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]
New Homeowner Handouts, IPA Announces Certificates for Equity Eligible Persons (EEPs) and Availability of EEP Resumes, Upcoming Designee Renewal
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]
New Homeowner Handouts Published: Buying and Selling Homes with Illinois Shines Solar Projects
Consumer protection is a key pillar of Illinois Shines, helping ensure Program participants have the necessary information and safeguards for a positive Program experience. In March, the IPA and its Program Administrators launched the Homeowner Handout series to help educate consumers about the decision to go solar with Illinois Shines and provide resources to help […]
Designee Company Information Form, Part II Verification Cut Off for October, Updated Prevailing Wage Hub
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
Program Year 2025-26 Public Schools Outreach Action Plan Published
Through the enactment of CEJA, a Public Schools category was added to the Illinois Shines program in 2021. Since its addition to the Program, the category has seen fewer project submissions than anticipated, leaving leftover capacity. Though more than 90 projects by public schools have been developed through Illinois Shines, many of them have been […]
Fall 2025 AV Roundtables, 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Session, October 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 Program [email protected]
Reminder: IPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft 2026 Long-Term Plan
The IPA’s draft 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (draft 2026 Long-Term Plan), released on August 15, details the goals and strategies for the IPA’s renewable energy programs and procurements, including program capacity and renewable energy credit pricing for the Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) solar incentive programs. The draft 2026 Long-Term Plan covers […]