Consumer Program Updates
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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 customer’s most recent 12 months of energy usage. If a customer had less than 12 months of historical usage, the
- Consumer Updates
Illinois Shines Accepting New Applications
Today, December 14, 2021, as result of the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662 or “CEJA”), the Illinois Shines Program has reopened with new capacity and is accepting new project applications. To provide more opportunities for participation the Program now has the following six categories:
- Consumer Updates, Uncategorized
Illinois Shines Receives New Funding and Changes with the Passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
On September 15, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662). This Act includes significant changes to the Illinois Shines program, including the reopening of the program within 90 days (December 14, 2021). Additionally, the Act provides funding to support the Illinois Shines Program for
- Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
IPA Posts Update to COVID-19 Related Marketing Guidelines
The Illinois Power Agency has posted an update to Covid-19 Related Marketing Guidelines.
- Consumer Updates
Best Practices for System Design
The Program Administrator has released a Best Practices for System Design and Evaluating Proposals page on the Illinois Shines website to help customers when they are considering going solar. When considering a solar project, it is important that customers understand the technical aspects of the proposed design. This page explains
- Consumer Updates
Refreshed Illinois ABP and Illinois Shines FAQs Released
The Program Administrator and the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) are pleased to announce the release of refreshed FAQs on the Illinois Adjustable Block Program and Illinois Shines websites. Clarifying language was added to FAQs as needed, the categories were reorganized, and an archive category was added so that historical information
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