Program Help Guides and Application Tips

AVs are required to indicate if a project is an expansion to a system that is already under a REC Contract on the application in Part I, Section 2. Expansions to an existing system that is part of the Program must be marked on the application in Part I, Section

If a system contains a battery, a battery schematic diagram must be included when submitting the Part II application. The detailed schematic must show that either only solar-generated power can be used to charge the battery, the battery’s output does not run through the meter used to measure solar output,

Large DG applications (including EEC and Public Schools) must include Proof of Interconnection as evidence of an agreement with the utility for future interconnection, or proof that interconnection has already taken place.Proof of Interconnection must show the interconnection address, through but not limited to: An Interconnection Agreement signed by both

For example, a site map showing three arrays containing five, five, and 15 modules, respectively, versus Part I, Section 4 of the application indicating three arrays containing five, seven, and 13 modules, respectively, is an example of a discrepancy that would lead to a Need Info request and delay application

Make sure to provide all relevant Certified Transcripts of Payroll (“CTPs”) for each contractor and subcontractor under contract for project construction activities Prevailing Wage is a minimum compensation level set by the Illinois Department of Labor (“IDOL”), by county, for construction activities related to public works. All Illinois Shines projects, with

Overview comments may be used to explain changes, relationships, and discrepancies. Examples include: Keep in mind that applications must still provide all necessary data in applicable fields. Overview comments cannot be used to circumvent Program or application requirements.