Group B Equity Eligible Contractor Community Solar Soft Close Period Concluded December 2, 2024; Waitlist in Effect
As previously communicated, on November 22, 2024, the annual block of capacity for the Group B Equity Eligible Contractor (“EEC”) Community Solar block (comprising of 84 megawatts) was filled. Section 1.G of the Program Guidebook provides for a soft close period which allows the block to remain open for seven calendar days or when the […]
Alert: Notification of Email Phishing Attempts Posing as Illinois Shines Bid/Proposal
The Illinois Shines Program Administrator has been alerted to phishing attempts sent via email last week to Approved Vendors and Designees. The message attempted to represent that the sender was from the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) Chief Legal Counsel Kelly Turner, spoof the sender address as coming from “[email protected]”, and urge recipients to review information […]
Reminders: Closure Date for 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategory, Designee Renewal Deadline
As detailed in recent Program announcements, the following items have December 2, 2024 deadlines: 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools SubcategoriesAs stated in the Program Guidebook Section 1.E, Public Schools capacity is allocated by Group, tier, location, and project size subcategories. If any of the allocations are not filled within the first 180 days of […]
Changes to the Illinois Shines Approved Vendor Application
Illinois Shines will introduce minor changes to some questions in the Approved Vendor (“AV”) application, summarized below. These changes will support Program administration and enable swifter review of new Approved Vendor applications. The changes will be implemented in the online AV Application form and Renewal form beginning on Monday, December 9, 2024. Thank you! Illinois […]
Group B Equity Eligible Contractor Community Solar Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Period Initiated
The annual block of capacity for the Group B Equity Eligible Contractor (“EEC”) Community Solar block has been filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook provides for a soft close period which allows the block to remain open for seven calendar days or when the next project application submitted to the block would exceed capacity […]
Forthcoming REC Contract Amendment, REC Price Inputs Feedback Deadline Today, Public Schools 180-Day Prioritization Window Closure
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 […]
Reminders: Request for Stakeholder Feedback on REC Price Cost Inputs Due Today, Updated Closure Date for 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategory
Reminder: Request for Stakeholder Feedback on REC Price Cost Inputs Due TodayOn October 31, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) released a Request for Stakeholder Feedback seeking input on the IPA’s planned approach, beginning in 2025, to collect cost data on projects participating in the Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All programs. The purpose […]
MES Mid-Year Report Form Now Open, REC Price Inputs Feedback Deadline, Public Schools 180-Day Prioritization Window Closure
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: REC Price Inputs Workshop Tomorrow
On October 31, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) released a Request for Stakeholder Feedback seeking input on the IPA’s planned approach, beginning in 2025, to collect cost data on projects participating in the Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All programs. The purpose of collecting Illinois-specific cost data is to improve the modeling used […]
Minimum Equity Standard Mid-Year Report Form Release
As set forth in the Long-Term Plan and the Program Guidebook, in Program Year 2024-25, at least 10% of the project workforce for each Approved Vendor and Designee participating in the Illinois Shines program must be composed of Equity Eligible Persons. The Minimum Equity Standard (“MES”) applies to all Approved Vendors and Designees participating in […]