Traditional Community Solar Project Selection Results for Program Year 2023-2024
On June 1, 2023, Traditional Community Solar (“TCS”) for the 2023-2024 Program Year opened, allocating 60 MW of capacity to Group A and 140 MW of capacity to Group B. Additional Traditional Community Solar capacity was added to each Group, after several TCS projects submitted to the 2022-23 Program Year were withdrawn, as indicated in […]
Reminder: 2023-2024 Traditional Community Solar Random Selection Event Tomorrow, September 20, 2023
On August 24, 2023, the Program released scores for Traditional Community Solar 2023-2024 project applications submitted on June 1, 2023, which will be used to determine which projects will be selected for a REC contract once random selection takes place. The scores and a full announcement regarding the scoring process were posted on the Program […]
Brief Interruption of Dropbox Sign Functionality Experienced in Program Portal; Functionality Has Been Restored
At approximately 3:45 p.m. CPT today, the Program Administrator became aware of an interruption in the ability to send Disclosure Forms to customers for digital signature in the Program portal. Further investigation revealed that from approximately 12:00 p.m. CPT to 5:00 p.m. CPT, Disclosure Forms sent by Approved Vendors for customer signature through the Program […]
Advance of Capital Authorizations Temporarily Paused, Reminder for Designee/Nested Designee Registration, 2023-2024 TCS Random Selection Event
The IPA announces new information related to 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: Program News Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders
Advance of Capital Authorizations for Equity Eligible Contractors Temporarily Paused
Summary A feature of the Equity Accountability System, as established by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, is the ability of Equity Eligible Contractors (EECs) to request an advance of a portion of REC Contract value prior to the associated project’s Energization. This capital advancement pre-energization constitutes a significant departure from the standard structure utilized […]
2023-2024 TCS Appeals Due, 2023-2024 CDCS Timeline, Long-Term Plan Upcoming Virtual Public Hearings
The IPA announces new information related to 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: Program News Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders
Notice to Illinois Residents on the Availability of Illinois Shines Incentives for Solar Projects in Central and Southern Illinois
Each Program Year, Illinois Shines is able to provide incentives for a capped amount of solar project capacity for specific project categories. The capacity for Large Distributed Generation (on-site) solar projects—those over 25 kW AC—in Group A has been fully depleted for the Program Year that runs from June 2023 through May 2024. Group A […]
Illinois Power Agency Issues Illinois Shines Program Year 2022-2023 End of Year Report and State of the Program Communication
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) today issued its Illinois Shines Program Year 2022-2023 End of Year Report, and a State of the Program communication prepared by its Illinois Shines Program Administrator, Energy Solutions. 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 […]
Community-Driven Community Solar Applications, 2023-2024 TCS Timeline, Portal Roadmap Posted
The IPA announces new information related to 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: Program News Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders
2023-2024 TCS Score Release, 2024 Long-Term Plan Draft Release, Community-Driven Community Solar Application Deadline, Disclosure Form Tools
The IPA announces new information related to 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: Program News Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders