Consumer Program Updates
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
Important Notice about Community Solar Billing Issue for Customers in Ameren Service Territory
Community solar subscribers in the Ameren service territory may receive an additional bill or charges from your community solar provider if you received additional community solar bill credits due to
Group A Large Distributed Generation Soft Close Deadline Concluded February 13, 2023; Waitlist in Effect
As previously communicated, on February 6, 2023 the annual block of capacity for the Group A Large Distributed Generation block (comprising 57.58 MW) was been filled. Section B of the Program
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
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