CDCS Application Deadline September 3, TCS Random Selection Event September 10

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

  • Events
  • Due Dates

Program News – New or Updated Items

  • Program Administrator Office Hours
  • Application Tips and Tricks

Program News – New or Updated Items

  • IPA to Release Part I of its Equity Accountability System Assessment
  • Renewable Energy Contractor Clinic

Program News – Previously Published Items

  • Community-Driven Community Solar Application Deadline
  • Community-Driven Community Solar – Local Subscriber Verification
  • Traditional Community Solar Scoring Update
  • Program Year 2024-25 Mentorship Program 
  • IPA Issues Illinois Shines Program Year 2023-24 End of Year Report
  • Annual Reports – Next Steps
  • 2024-25 Program Year MES Compliance Plans and 2023-24 MES Year-End Reports Past Due
  • Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Waiver Score Threshold for AVs/Designees Not Employing Subcontractors
  • MES Waiver Microsoft Form
  • ComEd CC&B Community Solar Billing UPDATE
  • Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits

Ongoing Operations Updates

  • Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
  • Part II Verification Cut Off for August

Application Processing Updates       

  • Application Processing Update

Program Portal Updates 

  • Updates on Portal Issues, Improvements, and Future Releases 

Requirements and Reminders 

  • Stakeholder Feedback
  • IPA Request for AVs and Installer Designees Interested To Serve Stranded Illinois Shines DG Customers
  • Alert: Notification of Email Phishing Attempts Posing as Illinois Shines Program Administrator