CDCS Review Updates, Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Registration Closing, TCS Random Selection Event September 15

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

  • Events
  • Due Dates

Stakeholder Support

  • Program Administrator Office Hours
  • Application Tips and Tricks

Program News

  • New! Community-Driven Community Solar Application Review and Scoring Schedule
  • 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Registration Closes Today
  • Stranded Customer REC Adder Rationale Document
  • Draft 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan for Public Review and Comment
  • Part II Verification Cut Off for September
  • Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Re-Opens 2024 Long-Term Plan
  • Traditional Community Solar Scores for Program Year 2025-26 Published and Upcoming Random Selection Event
  • Annual Report Cure Period

Reference and Reminders

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