The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, Ongoing Operations Updates, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following:
Coming up in Illinois Shines
- Events
- Due Dates
Stakeholder Support
- Program Administrator Office Hours
- Application Tips and Tricks
Program News – New or Updated Items
- Partial Portal Closure and Project Application Unavailability May 27 – June 2, 2025
- Enforcement of Two Withhold Limit from ICC Meetings
- Guidance Regarding Disclosure Forms for Projects Waitlisted During Program Year 2024-25
- Annual Report Resources
- Launch of New EEC Application, and EEC Certificates Available for Certified EECs
- 2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops Held
- Illinois Climate Bank Financing Programs
- New to the Program Website
Program News – Previously Published Items
- 2025-26 Program Year Welcome Webinar
- Minimum Equity Standard (“MES”) 2024-25 Year-End Reports and 2025-26 Compliance Plans
- IPA and Illinois Shines Launch Solar Restitution Program
- Corrections to Program Year 2025-26 Program Guidebook
- Reminder: REC Contract Amendments Signatures Due May 26, 2025
- Upcoming REC Transfers in Preparation for the 2024-25 Annual Report
- Small DG Soft Close Concluded; Waitlist in Effect
- Public Schools Case Study Now Available
Ongoing Operations Updates
- Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
- Part II Verification Cut Off for May
Application Processing Updates
- Application Processing Tables
- Application Processing Update
Program Portal Updates
- Updates on Portal Issues, Improvements, and Future Releases
Requirements and Reminders
- Stakeholder Feedback
- IPA Request for AVs and Installer Designees Interested To Serve Stranded Illinois Shines DG Customers
Thank you!
Illinois Shines Program
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