Rationale Document for Solar Restitution Program (Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All)
In the 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (“2024 Long-Term Plan”), the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA” or “Agency”) proposed the creation of a solar restitution program (“Solar Restitution Program”) for customers harmed through their participation in Illinois Shines or Illinois Solar for All. The Agency issued a stakeholder feedback request on September 16, 2024, and […]
2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops, MES 2024-25 Year-End Report Resources, EEC Subcategory Merging
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: 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 […]
Illinois Power Agency Invites Stakeholders to 2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is hosting two virtual workshops to receive stakeholder feedback as the Agency prepares to develop its 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (Long-Term Plan). Registration is required to attend these workshops: 2026 Long-Term Plan Stakeholder Workshop #1: Chapter 8—Illinois Solar for AllDate: April 30, 2025Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. […]
Resources and Guidance for Preparing to Submit a Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Year-End Report
With the close of the current Program Year on May 30, 2025, the Program is providing guidance to participating entities on completing their required MES Year-End Report. This email contains details on key dates and deadlines, items that can be prepared in advance of the deadline, consequences for failing to meet the MES or alternatively, […]
Program Year 2025-26 Program Documents and REC Prices Released, 2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops, MES Compliance 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, 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 […]
Updated Program Guidebook, Consumer Protection Handbook, and Contract Requirements for the Program Year 2025-26 Released
The Illinois Power Agency announces the publication of updated versions of the Program Year 2025-26 Program Guidebook, Consumer Protection Handbook, Distributed Generation (DG) and Community Solar (CS) Contract Requirements, and 2025-26 REC Prices. These documents conform with the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC’s) Final Order on the IPA’s 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan, dated February 20, 2024, and other stakeholder feedback processes. […]
Illinois Shines Program Completes Large-Scale Website Refresh to Improve User Experience
As announced in January, the new Illinois Shines website this Winter undertook its largest refresh since its July 2023 re-launch. Since the 2023 re-launch – a centerpiece of the Program’s brand refresh and transformation of two public websites – the site has continuously added a high volume of resources and information to support consumers, participating solar entities, and […]
April 15 MES Compliance Webinar, Program Portal Update and End of Year Pause, Block Capacity Dashboard Enhancements
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: 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· Events· Due […]
IDOL Small Contractor Clean Energy Prevailing Wage Training
To help small contractors understand the requirements outlined in the Prevailing Wage Act (PA 102-662) the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is holding a webinar on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CPT and on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. CPT. The topics will include where to find the wage rates by […]
Upcoming Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Compliance Webinar – April 15, 2025
To advance the objective to help historically underserved communities participate in and benefit from the growing clean energy economy in Illinois, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act directed the Agency to establish an Equity Accountability System (EAS). A feature of the EAS is the Minimum Equity Standard (“MES”), applicable to all applicants to the Agency’s […]