Release of Latest State of the Program Communication, Mentorship Program Registration Now Open, Final CDCS Scores Posted
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 […]
Community-Driven Community Solar Scores for Program Year 2024-2025
On June 3, 2024, the 90-day project application window opened for Community-Driven Community Solar (“CDCS”) for the 2024-2025 Program Year, allowing Approved Vendors (“AVs”) to submit CDCS applications until 11:59 p.m. CPT on September 3, 2024. Capacity available for the CDCS category was 13.78 MW for Group A and 31.48 MW for Group B. After […]
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 appreciate […]
Designee Renewal, Mentorship Program Registration Opens November 4, Feedback Request for REC Price Cost Inputs
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 […]
Registration for 2024-25 Mentorship Program Opens November 4
Registration for AVs and Designees for the 2024-25 Mentorship Program will open Monday, November 4, 2024. The Mentorship Program provides mentees with virtual courses and trainings covering Program processes and requirements and facilitates opportunities to network with other market stakeholders. AVs and Designees that are certified as Equity Eligible Contractors (“EECs”) and/or are minority-owned, woman-owned, […]
Request for Stakeholder Feedback on REC Price Cost Inputs – Due November 22
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) has released a Request for Stakeholder Feedback that seeks input on the approach the IPA plans to implement 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 […]
CDCS Scoring Cure Period Concludes, Last Day to Respond to Illinois Shines AV and Designee Program Satisfaction Survey, Upcoming Consumer Protection Working Group
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 […]
New Disclosure Form Fields Launching October 29, 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategories Ends November 30, Bi-Annual Report Update
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 […]
Changes to Net Metering Bill Credits – Update to Project Submission Deadline, Annual Report Cure Deadline, 2024 Illinois Shines AV and Designee Program Satisfaction Survey
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 […]
Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits – Update to Project Submission Deadline
Illinois Shines places priority on educating and informing customers about all aspects of their decision to go solar, including the significant financial commitment of solar installation. Illinois Shines Approved Vendors or their Designees should provide customers with relevant information about net metering or other crediting approaches, in order to allow customers to properly evaluate a […]