CDCS Program Year 2025-26 Scores Released, Program Holiday Hours, IPA Webpage on Utility-Scale Projects

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

  • New! Program Holiday Hours
  • Program Administrator Office Hours
  • Application Tips and Tricks


Program News

  • New! CDCS Program Year 2025-26 Scores Released
  • New! IPA Webpage on Utility-Scale Projects
  • New! New to the Program Website
  • Updates Following 2025-26 Program Year Re-Opening
  • Winter Mentorship Registration Opening Soon
  • Program Releases MES Year-End Report Implementation Report
  • Elective Pay Webpage Launched
  • 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategories Closing
  • Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Mid-Year Report Submissions
  • Designee Renewals


Reference and Reminders

  • Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
  • Portal Maintenance and Releases
  • Application Processing Tables and Updates
  • Stakeholder Feedback

Thank you!
Illinois Shines Program
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