MES Compliance Webinar, Feedback Request on Enhancements to EEC Certification, Latest State of the Program Communication
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 […]
Illinois Shines Releases Latest State of the Program Communication
Illinois Shines today releases its latest State of the Program communication, reflecting Program Year 2024-25 updates. The communication details key areas of Program progress, implemented solutions, current initiatives, forums to solicit and address stakeholder needs and requests, and an updated Program vision and stakeholder commitments from the Program Administrator. The Program and Illinois Power Agency […]
Homeowner Handout Series Launches, REC Contract Amendments Due May 26, March Illinois Shines Data Report
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 […]
Homeowner Handout Series: Helping Consumers Go Solar with Confidence
The Illinois Power Agency prioritizes educating consumers about the decision to go solar and providing resources to increase their knowledge and help protect them against predatory and problematic vendor practices, including misleading marketing, contract confusion, and financial risks. Illinois Shines today launches the Homeowner Handout Series, part of an expanding consumer resource library designed to […]
Stakeholder Feedback on Draft 2025-26 Program Year Documents Due March 26, Upcoming REC Transfers and Annual Reports, Key REC Contract Amendment Dates
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 […]
Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback on Draft Program Documents Due March 26, 2025
On March 7, 2025, the Agency released draft Program documents including draft Consumer Protection documents and draft REC Prices for the 2025-26 Program Year. The Agency published updated draft 2025-26 Program Year Program Guidebook and redline comparison between current 2024-25 Program Guidebook and draft 2025-26 Program Guidebook documents on March 17, 2025. As a reminder, comments for […]
Corrections to Draft 2025-26 Program Year Program Guidebook
Following the March 7, 2025 release of the draft 2025-26 Program Year Program Guidebook, the Agency discovered the omission of two scoring criteria in Appendix E – Scoring Criteria for Traditional Community Solar Projects. The Agency has updated Appendix E to include the two omitted scoring criteria and today publishes an updated draft 2025-26 Program […]
Mentorship Program Concludes, Portal Latitude and Longitude Updates Implemented, Stakeholder Feedback on Draft 2025-26 Program Year Documents
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 […]
Illinois Shines 2024-25 Program Year Mentorship Program Concludes, Honoring Graduating Mentees
The Illinois Shines 2024-25 Program Year Mentorship Program concluded Monday, March 10, 2025, with an in-person graduation ceremony for mentees. The event capped an eight-week Mentorship Program during which mentees completed virtual training courses and participated in live, interactive sessions with experienced AV mentors and the Program Administrator’s subject matter experts. The Mentorship Program was […]
Reminder and Update: Upcoming Change to PVWatts® Calculator Address Query
As previously shared, effective March 11, 2025, PVWatts® Calculator will no longer be available to provide the “address” query parameter required in project application submissions, including estimated system production and associated contractual REC delivery amounts. The Program Administrator has identified and will implement a solution which will automatically resolve the new PVWatts requirement for latitude […]