Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops, MES 2024-25 Year-End Report Resources, EEC Subcategory Merging
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
- Vendor Updates
Illinois Power Agency Invites Stakeholders to 2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is hosting two virtual workshops to receive stakeholder feedback as the Agency prepares to develop its 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (Long-Term Plan). Registration is required to attend these workshops: 2026 Long-Term Plan Stakeholder Workshop #1: Chapter 8—Illinois Solar for AllDate: April 30, 2025Time:
- Vendor Updates
Resources and Guidance for Preparing to Submit a Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Year-End Report
With the close of the current Program Year on May 30, 2025, the Program is providing guidance to participating entities on completing their required MES Year-End Report. This email contains details on key dates and deadlines, items that can be prepared in advance of the deadline, consequences for failing to
- Vendor Updates
Program Year 2025-26 Program Documents and REC Prices Released, 2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops, MES Compliance Webinar Held
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
- Vendor Updates
Updated Program Guidebook, Consumer Protection Handbook, and Contract Requirements for the Program Year 2025-26 Released
The Illinois Power Agency announces the publication of updated versions of the Program Year 2025-26 Program Guidebook, Consumer Protection Handbook, Distributed Generation (DG) and Community Solar (CS) Contract Requirements, and 2025-26 REC Prices. These documents conform with the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC’s) Final Order on the IPA’s 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan, dated February 20, 2024,
- Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
Illinois Shines Program Completes Large-Scale Website Refresh to Improve User Experience
As announced in January, the new Illinois Shines website this Winter undertook its largest refresh since its July 2023 re-launch. Since the 2023 re-launch – a centerpiece of the Program’s brand refresh and transformation of two public websites – the site has continuously added a high volume of resources and information to support
