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
- Minimum Equity Standard (“MES”) 2024-25 Year-End Reports and 2025-26 Compliance Plans
- Small DG Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Initiated
- Rationale Document for Solar Restitution Program Published
- 2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops Held
- EEC Subcategory Merging Completed; Block Capacity Dashboard Updated
- 2025-26 Program Year Welcome Webinar
- May 2025 Consumer Protection Working Group
- Public Schools Case Study Now Available
- New to the Program Website
Program News – Previously Published Items
- Program Year 2025-26 Program Documents and REC Prices Released
- Portal Updates: Revised Menu and End of Year Program Pause
- Reminder: REC Contract Amendments Signatures Due May 26, 2025
- Illinois Shines Media Kit
- Upcoming REC Transfers in Preparation for the 2024-25 Annual Report
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
