Consumer Program Updates
Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits – Update to Project Submission Deadline
Net metering is a billing mechanism whereby customers earn credit for the power their system produces that is sent to the grid for others to utilize. Historically, ComEd, Ameren and
Illinois Power Agency Announces Phase I of the Clean Energy Dashboard Website
On October 2, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) announced the Phase I launch of the Illinois Clean Energy Dashboard (Clean Energy Dashboard or Dashboard website) at cleanenergy.illinois.gov. The Clean
Frequently Asked Questions About Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits (Consumer Announcement)
Net metering is a billing mechanism whereby customers earn credit for the power their system produces that is sent to the grid for others to utilize. Historically, Illinois utilities have
Guidance on Group A Distributed Generation Capacity and Waitlists
Each Program Year, Illinois Shines allocates incentives for a specific amount of capacity for new solar projects. The capacity for Distributed Generation, or on-site solar projects, in Group A has
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
Group A Large Distributed Generation Soft Close Period Concludes; Waitlist in Effect
As previously communicated, on July 11, 2023, the annual block of capacity for the Group A Large Distributed Generation block has been filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook provides for
Group A Large Distributed Generation Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Period Initiated
The annual block of capacity for the Group A Large Distributed Generation block has been filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook provides for a soft close period which allows the
Group A Small Distributed Generation Soft Close Period Concludes; Waitlist in Effect
As previously communicated, on May 9, 2023, the annual block of capacity for the Group A Small Distributed Generation block has been filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook provides
Group A Small Distributed Generation Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Period Initiated
The annual block of capacity for the Group A Small Distributed Generation block has been filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook provides for a soft close period which allows the
Illinois Power Agency Begins Rollout of Illinois Shines Brand Refresh
The Illinois Power Agency today begins the rollout of a refreshed branding of the Illinois Shines Program, a state-administered solar incentive program supporting the development of new photovoltaic distributed generation
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