Consumer Program Updates

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 Guidebook provides for a soft close period which allows the block to remain open for seven calendar days or when

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 block to remain open for seven calendar days or when the next project application submitted to the block would exceed

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”) enacted in September 2021, directed the Illinois Power Agency and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (“DCEO”) to help

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 for a soft close period which allows the block to remain open for seven calendar days or when the next

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 the block to remain open for seven calendar days or when the next project application submitted to the block would

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 will be providing updates and information in the coming weeks as review, scoring, and project selection for community solar projects

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