Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback on EAS Assessment Due April 10, 2024

On March 21, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency invited public comment on its proposed plan to assess the Equity Accountability System (“EAS”) and the EAS’s impact on promoting equity and increasing participation of historically marginalized communities in Illinois’ clean energy economy. As part of this endeavor, the Agency seeks stakeholder feedback to gather insights and […]

April REC Invoicing Opened, Upcoming Stakeholder Feedback Due Dates, Limited Initial Review of Waitlisted DG Projects

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: Stakeholder Feedback on the 2024 Draft REC Contracts Due April 5, 2024

On March 22, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency issued a request for comments on the 2024 Draft REC Contracts (which are posted on the Program Documents page) for Illinois Shines. The Draft REC Contracts have changes to conform with the ICC’s Final Order on the IPA’s 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan dated February 20, 2024. Comments are due […]

2024-25 Program Year Final REC Prices and REC Calculator, List of FEJA Job Training Programs Posted, State of the Program 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 […]

Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback on Draft Program Guidebook Due March 27, 2024

On March 13, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency released a draft Program Guidebook for the Illinois Shines program for stakeholder feedback. Both a clean version of the draft as well as a redline comparison between current 2023-24 Program Guidebook and draft 224-24 Program Guidebook version can be found at the Program website’s Program Documents page. […]

2024 REC Contracts – Released for Feedback, EEC DG Capacity, MES Webinar FAQs

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 […]

2024 REC Contracts – Request for Stakeholder Comments

The Illinois Power Agency has issued a request for comments on the draft of the 2024 draft REC Contracts (which are posted on the Program Documents page) for Illinois Shines. The draft REC Contracts have changes to conform with the ICC’s Final Order on the IPA’s 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan dated February 20, […]

Illinois Power Agency Requests Stakeholder Feedback on Equity Accountability System Assessment

The Illinois Power Agency (“IPA” or “Agency”) invites public comment on their proposed plan to assess the Equity Accountability System (“EAS”) and its impact on promoting equity and increasing participation of historically marginalized communities in Illinois’ clean energy economy. As part of this endeavor, the Agency is seeking stakeholder feedback to gather insights and recommendations. […]

Draft Program Guidebook Released for Feedback – Comments Due March 27, Key Program Year 2024-25 Dates, MES Webinar and Resources

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 […]