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 […]
Disclosure Form REC Incentive Calculator Adjustments
The Illinois Shines program Portal calculates REC incentive values for Disclosure Forms using applicable REC prices based on the date the Disclosure Form is created. For project applications submitted in the 2024-25 Program Year which commenced June 3, 2024, Disclosure Forms and contracts should reflect calculations using 2024-25 REC Prices.[1] The Program Administrator was alerted to […]
Annual Reports Due July 15, MES Year-End Reports Due July 15, Updated Portal Utility Rates Input Document
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 […]
5% Subcontractor Project Workforce Frequently Asked Questions
The Program has received several questions regarding the definition of “project workforce” as defined in Final Order at 155, ICC Docket No. 23-0714. Program participants are encouraged to use the FAQs below to understand the impact of this change. What is the new definition of “project workforce” as defined in Final Order at 155, ICC […]
Surveys for Feedback on REC Adder and Disclosure Form Updates – Response Deadline July 24
Dear Illinois Shines stakeholders: The Illinois Power Agency is requesting initial input on two topics through the below linked surveys. Stranded Customer REC Pricing AdderThe first survey seeks feedback related to the development of the REC adder (an additional financial incentive added to a base REC price) for Approved Vendors who take on solar projects […]
Program Year 2023-24 Annual Report Response Period Begins – Submissions Due July 15, 2024
On an annual basis, Approved Vendors participating in Illinois Shines with an active Renewable Energy Credit (“REC”) Contract are required to submit an Annual Report pertaining to the contracts and systems in their portfolio. The Annual Report serves as the basis for verifying that RECs from projects are being delivered to the applicable utility. One […]
Annual Report Response Period July 1-15, Legacy Portal to be Retired June 30, MES Year-End Reports Due July 15
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 (“CDCS”) – Part II Demonstration of Project Commitments and Permissible Changes
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 review, the Program Administrator will request confirmation that any commitments made in the Part I application were fulfilled throughout project development and […]
Reminder: Minimum Equity Standard (MES) 2023-24 Year-End Reports Due July 15
Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Year-End Reports for the 2023-24 Program Year are due July 15, 2024. The online form can be accessed here: https://forms.office.com/r/FM6YbtEFWd. The MES Year-End Report is intended for your organization to document how it implemented and achieved compliance with the Minimum Equity Standard. For Program Year 2023-24, the MES requirement is that […]
EAS Assessment Survey Request, Annual Report Period Opening, Part II Verification for June
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 […]