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
· Upcoming Program Holiday Hours
· Events
· Due Dates
Stakeholder Support
· Program Administrator Office Hours
· Application Tips and Tricks
Program News – New or Updated Items
· Illinois Shines Escrow Process Launches
· Portal Maintenance to Modify Disclosure Form File Naming Convention
· IPA Hosts Third Stakeholder Workshop for 2026 Long-Term Plan Development, Issues Additional Stakeholder Feedback Request
· New Homeowner Handout Available: Solar Loan Financing
· New to the Program Website
Program News – Previously Published Items
· Part II Community Solar Subscriber Verification Timeline Updates
· MES 2024-25 Year-End Report Submission Due July 15, 2025
· 2025-26 MES Compliance Plans Past Due
· Annual Report Resources; Response Window Opens July 1
Ongoing Operations Updates
· Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
· Part II Verification Cut Off for July
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
· Updated Email Address for Portal API Support
· IPA Power Hour – Load Growth: How Is It Shaping Power Markets?