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
- IDOL Small Contractor Clean Energy Prevailing Wage Training
- Upcoming Minimum Equity Standard (“MES”) Compliance Webinar
- Request for Stakeholder Feedback on Enhancements to Equity Eligible Contractor Certification – Due April 18, 2025
- Illinois Shines Releases Latest State of the Program Communication
- 2025-26 Program Documents Reminder
- April 2025 Consumer Protection Working Group
- New to the Program Website
Program News – Previously Published Items
- Reminder: REC Contract Amendments Signatures Due May 26, 2025
- Illinois Shines 2024-25 Program Year Mentorship Program Concludes
Ongoing Operations Updates
- Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
- April REC Invoicing Opens April 1, 2025
- Part II Verification Cut Off for April
Application Processing Updates
- Application Processing Tables
- Application Processing Update
Program Portal Updates
- Updates on Portal Issues, Improvements, and Future Releases
- API Test Environment Quarterly Test Data Refresh
Requirements and Reminders
- Stakeholder Feedback
- IPA Request for AVs and Installer Designees Interested To Serve Stranded Illinois Shines DG Customers
- Homeowner Handout Series Launches: Helping Consumers Go Solar with Confidence
- Upcoming REC Transfers in Preparation for the 2024-25 Annual Report
- Portal Community Solar Subscriber Management Working Group
- DCEO Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program
Thank you!
Illinois Shines Program
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