Consumer Program Updates

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

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:

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

IPA Posts Update to COVID-19 Related Marketing Guidelines

The Illinois Power Agency has posted an update to Covid-19 Related Marketing Guidelines.

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

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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