CDCS Application Deadline August 31, September Consumer Protection Working Group, Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Registration Closes Today

The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following:

Coming up in Illinois Shines

  • Key Dates
  • Deadlines

Stakeholder Support

  • Program Administrator Office Hours
  • Application Tips and Tricks

Program News

  • New! Reminder: CDCS Application Deadline for Program Year 2026-27 Monday, August 31,
  • New! September Consumer Protection Working Group
  • New! Disclosure Form and Designee Registration Requirements for Stranded Customer Projects Document
  • New! Part II Verification Cut Off for September
  • New! August REC Invoicing Opens September 1, 2026
  • New! New to the Program Website
  • Updated! Registration for 2026-27 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Closes Today
  • Updated! Reminder: Requesting AV/Designee Feedback for Subscriber Management Portal Feature
  • Illinois Shines Releases Guide for Real Estate Professionals Supporting a Home Sale with Illinois Shines
  • Large DG Case Study Now Available
  • IPA Launches Expanded Clean Energy Dashboard
  • Annual Report Response Deadlines and Cure Period

Reference and Reminders

  • Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
  • Portal Maintenance and Releases
  • Application Processing Tables and Updates
  • Updated! Update on Part I and Part II Application Processing Following Submission Spikes

Thank you!
Illinois Shines Program
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