Program Updates
Program Year 2023-24 Annual Report Response Period Begins – Submissions Due July 15, 2024
On an annual basis, Approved Vendors participating in Illinois Shines with an active Renewable Energy Credit (“REC”) Contract are required to submit an Annual Report
Annual Report Response Period July 1-15, Legacy Portal to be Retired June 30, MES Year-End Reports Due July 15
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
Community-Driven Community Solar (“CDCS”) – Part II Demonstration of Project Commitments and Permissible Changes
All Community-Driven Community Solar (“CDCS”) projects submitted during or after the 2022-23 Program Year will be evaluated against the scoring guidelines outlined in Appendix F
Reminder: Minimum Equity Standard (MES) 2023-24 Year-End Reports Due July 15
Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Year-End Reports for the 2023-24 Program Year are due July 15, 2024. The online form can be accessed here: https://forms.office.com/r/FM6YbtEFWd. The
EAS Assessment Survey Request, Annual Report Period Opening, Part II Verification for June
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
2023-24 MES Year-End Report Deadline, Annual Report Requirement and Support, Equity Accountability System Survey
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
Limitations on Reasons Cited in Good Cause Extension Requests
Each project that is Part I verified in the Illinois Shines program is required to be Energized (Part II verified) within a certain timeframe from
2024-25 Program Year Opened June 3, 2024-25 MES Compliance Plans Now Past Due, Annual Report Requirement and Support
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
Uncontracted Capacity Reallocation Process for the 2024-2025 Program Year – Detailed Memo
The Illinois Shines program features annual blocks of capacity that remain open until block capacity is exhausted for the Program Year, and unused or uncontracted
Updates on Illinois Shines Block Capacity Following 2024-25 Program Year Opening, Soft Close Initiated and Concluded for EEC CS Group A Subcategory, Community Solar Next Steps
The Illinois Shines 2024-25 Program Year successfully opened yesterday, June 3, 2024. A 2024-25 Program Year opening announcement provided stakeholders with key documents, updates and
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