Community-Driven Community Solar Application Window, Release of Traditional Community Solar Scores, IPA Publishes Program Year 2023-24 End of Year Report
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 […]
Traditional Community Solar Scores for Program Year 2024-2025
On June 3, 2024, Traditional Community Solar (“TCS”) capacity for the 2024-2025 Program Year opened. For the 2024-2025 Program Year, capacity available for the TCS category was 64 MW for Group A and 149 MW for Group B. Capacity was initially allocated to projects on the 2023-24 Program Year waitlist on June 3, 2024, leaving […]
Illinois Power Agency Issues Illinois Shines Program Year 2023-24 End of Year Report
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) today issued its Illinois ShinesProgram Year 2023-24 End of Year Report. Illinois Shines is a state-administered incentive program implemented by the IPA supporting the development of new solar projects through the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits, or RECs, from Distributed Generation and Community Solar projects, with a focus on equity […]
Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) – Local Subscriber Verification
All Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) projects submitted during or after the 2022-23 Program Year will be evaluated against the scoring guidelines outlined in Appendix F of the Program Guidebook. At Part II application subscriber verification and intervals throughout the 15-year REC Contract, the Program Administrator will confirm that commitments to local subscribers have been maintained. The […]
ComEd Community Solar Billing Update, Traditional Community Solar Scoring Update, Notification of Email Phishing Attempts
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 […]
Alert: Notification of Email Phishing Attempts Posing as Illinois Shines Program Administrator
The Illinois Shines Program Administrator has been alerted to phishing attempts sent via email over this past weekend to Approved Vendors and Designees. The messages attempt to represent that the sender was from the Program, spoof the sender address of [email protected], and urge vendors to take prompt action to “to confirm or update ” information (including […]
Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits, Reminder About Project Re-Batching or Withholding, Program Year 2024-25 Mentorship Program
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 Items […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits (Approved Vendors/Designees Announcement)
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 […]
Reminder: Surveys for Feedback on REC Adder and Disclosure Form Updates – Response Deadline July 24
On July 3, 2024, the Program requested initial input on two topics through the below linked surveys: While responses to both surveys are optional, feedback from stakeholders is incredibly important in informing the Agency’s development of the REC adder for taking on stranded customers and an updated approach to Disclosure Form estimates. Approved Vendors, Designees, […]
2024-25 “First Day” TCS Scores Released, REC Price Calculations in Disclosure Forms, Annual Reports and 2023-24 MES Year-End Reports Past Due
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 […]