Consumer Program Updates
- Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
Case Study: How a Small Farm Household in Centralia, IL, Found Big Cost Savings, Essential Power Backup, and Peace of Mind Through Illinois Shines
The Program’s new case study spotlights Gragg Street Farm, a veteran-owned small farm and farmers market staple in Centralia, Illinois, that achieved energy reliability for its farm operations and gained peace of mind for their family and care of their livestock through an Illinois Shines Small Distributed Generation Project. This
- Consumer Protection, Consumer Updates
September Consumer Protection Working Group Held
The Consumer Protection Working Group was held Friday, September 4, 2026. The Working Group meets quarterly to discuss market trends, best practices, consumer education, updates to Program requirements and documents, and other consumer protection issues for both Illinois Shines and ILSFA. The Program invites stakeholders to submit suggested agenda topics
- Consumer Protection, Consumer Updates
Illinois Shines Releases Solar Restitution Program and Escrow Process Materials
The IPA and Program Administrator have developed collateral to inform legislators and other stakeholders on the CP initiatives developed following the 2024 Long Term Plan. Brochures for the Solar Restitution Program and Escrow Process are available on the Solar Restitution Program page and new Illinois Shines Escrow Process page, respectively.
- Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
Illinois Shines Releases Guide for Real Estate Professionals Navigating a Home Sale with Illinois Shines
The Illinois Power Agency prioritizes educating consumers about the decision to go solar and has developed a variety of resources to support Program understanding and encourage awareness of available consumer protections. To complement its library of consumer-oriented materials, and in light of the growing number of homes with energized Illinois
- Consumer Updates, Large DG category hub, Vendor Updates
Case Study: How Harrisburg, IL Sparked Economic Growth by Embracing Solar
The Program’s newest case study spotlights seven municipal solar projects in Harrisburg, Illinois. The city government partnered with a local Approved Vendor to develop solar on City Hall, the Fire Department, and Water Department buildings, among others, through Illinois Shines’ Small and Large Distributed Generation categories. The case study highlights
- Consumer Updates, Uncategorized
Illinois Power Agency Issues Illinois Shines Program Year 2025-26 End of Year Report
The Illinois Power Agency has issued its Illinois Shines Program Year 2025-26 End of Year Report. Illinois Shines is a state-administered incentive program that supports the development of new solar projects across the state through the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits from Distributed Generation and Community Solar projects with a focus on equity provisions
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