MES Mid-Year Report Due December 31, Updated DG Disclosure Forms, Request for Part II CS Application Submissions

The IPA announces new information related to 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
  • Upcoming Illinois Shines Holiday Hours
  • Application Tips and Tricks

Program News – New or Updated Items

  • Minimum Equity Standard Mid-Year Reports Due – December 31, 2024
  • Updated DG Disclosure Forms
  • Request for Part II CS Applications on 20-Year Contracts
  • Minimum Equity Standard 2023-24 Year-End Report
  • REC Price Cost Inputs – Response Document and Comments Posted
  • Consumer Protection Working Group
  • Request for Feedback on Subscriber Management within the Illinois Shines Portal
  • New to the Program Website

Program News – Previously Published Items

  • Annual Report Update
  • Program Year 2024-25 Community-Driven Community Solar Random Selection Event Results

Ongoing Operations Updates

  • Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
  • January REC Invoicing Opens January 1, 2025
  • Part II Verification Cut Off for January

Application Processing Updates       

  • Application Processing Tables

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
  • Changes to Illinois Net Metering Bill Credits – Update to Project Submission Deadline
  • Changes to the Illinois Shines AV Application
  • IPA Survey – Solar Development Firms Working In Illinois
  • Request for Stakeholder Feedback on REC Contract Modifications – Extended Deadline
  • Mentorship Program Next Steps
  • Streamlined Part I and Part II Verification Email Process
  • Designee Renewals Past Due

Thank you!    
Illinois Shines Program    
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