As previously announced, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) rolled out a new, streamlined Illinois Shines Energization Extension Request Form for the 2026-27 Program Year that will replace the existing Extension Request process. This form will provide Approved Vendors (AVs) a single entry-point for all Extension Request submissions providing AVs with a better submission experience. The Extension Request form was shared to all AVs via email and published on the Illinois Shines website on June 1, 2026. The IPA will provide an adjustment period, in which it will accept email submitted extension requests for the first month following the implementation of the form. However, starting today, July 1, 2026, the IPA expects all Extension Requests will be made through the Extension Request Form and will not accept requests made via email. The Program has additionally published a Guide to Extension Requests and updated FAQs on the subject. For any questions, AVs are encouraged to attend office hours throughout the month of June, where a dedicated IPA representative will be present, and/ or reach out to [email protected].