Consumer Program Updates
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
Illinois Power Agency Announces the Phase I Launch of the Energy Workforce Equity Portal
On January 31, 2023, the Illinois Power Agency announced the launch of the Energy Workforce Equity Portal at energyequity.illinois.gov. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662 or “CEJA”)
Group B EEC Block Now Closed, Soft Close Capacity Reached
As previously communicated, on January 12, 2023 the annual block of capacity for the Group B Equity Eligible Contractor (“EEC”) block was filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook provides
Group B EEC Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Period Initiated
The annual block of capacity for the Group B Equity Eligible Contractor (“EEC”) block has been filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook, provides for a soft close period which allows
Illinois Shines Resumes Acceptance of Traditional Community Solar Project Applications.
On November 1, 2022, Illinois Shines (also known as the Adjustable Block Program), resumed acceptance of project applications for Traditional Community Solar projects. The Illinois Power Agency and Program Administrator
Illinois Shines Opens for 2022-2023 Program Year, Re-Opens for Applications
Illinois Shines (also known as the Adjustable Block Program) opened today for the 2022-2023 Program Year to expand statewide solar access by resuming acceptance of both new solar project applications
Illinois Shines Announces Brief Application Pause
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) has announced a brief pause in accepting applications to Illinois Shines. More information on the application pause can be found here.
Large DG, Group A Waitlist Posted
The Program Administrator has posted a spreadsheet of the waitlist for the Group A Large DG category on the ABP dashboard page. The file will be refreshed daily. Please refer to
New Resource for Understanding Illinois Shines
Customers looking to better understand the process and timeline for participating in the Illinois Shines program can now refer to the “Going Solar: Your Guide to Illinois Shines” flyer. The
ComEd Removes 110% Cap from Net Metering Requirements
Previously, customers participating in ComEd’s customer net metering program were only able to install a distributed generation system or enroll in a community solar subscription up to 110% of that
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