Consumer Program Updates
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New FAQ Posted – Does my system produce electricity in winter months?
This FAQ has been posted to the Illinois Shines FAQ page. Question: Does my system produce electricity in winter months? Answer: Yes, solar systems still produce electricity in the winter months, but production could be significantly lower due to winter’s shorter days, the lower angle of the sun in winter,
- Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
Application Status Lookup Tool Now Available
The Program Administrator has added an application status lookup tool to the Illinois Shines and Adjustable Block Program websites. The application status lookup tool will allow a project host/owner, Approved Vendor, or Designee to check the status of a Distributed Generation Illinois Shines solar project application. The status can be
- Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
Updated COVID-19-Related Marketing Guidelines – April 21, 2021
On March 20, 2020, in light of the growing COVID-19 pandemic and its expected impacts in Illinois, the Illinois Power Agency adopted the following emergency amendment to its Adjustable Block Program and Illinois Solar for All Program Marketing Guidelines: In-person marketing and solicitation: Given the public health emergency posed by
- Consumer Updates, Uncategorized, Vendor Updates
Interactive ABP Projects Map Now Available
The Program Administrator has posted an interactive map displaying ABP projects on IllinoisShines.com and IllinoisABP.com. Please note, this map only includes Adjustable Block Program projects and does not include projects developed through the Illinois Solar for All program or projects developed as a result of the Illinois Power Agency’s utility-scale
- Community-Driven Community Solar category hub, Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
Announcement of an Increase in the Size Band Requiring a New Community Solar Disclosure Form
After receiving several inquiries from stakeholders, the Program Administrator has implemented an increase to the size band for changes to a Community Solar subscription within which a new disclosure form for Community Solar subscriptions is not required. Previously, if the size of a Community Solar subscription submitted to the Program
- Community-Driven Community Solar category hub, Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
Release of Community Solar Disclosure Form in Spanish
The Program Administrator is pleased to announce the release of the revised Community Solar Disclosure Form in Spanish as previously announced on March 1, 2021. The Spanish version of the disclosure form is a direct translation of the English version and no other changes were made. The option to create
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