Consumer Program Updates
- Consumer Updates, Uncategorized, Vendor Updates
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
- Consumer Updates, Uncategorized, Vendor Updates
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
- Consumer Updates, Uncategorized, Vendor Updates
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
- Consumer Updates
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
- Consumer Updates
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 and Approved Vendor registrations. The full Announcement is available here at the Illinois Power Agency’s site.
- Consumer Updates
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.
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