Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Registration Open, New Guide for Real Estate Professionals, New Large DG Case Study
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Thank
- Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
Illinois Shines Releases Guide for Real Estate Professionals Navigating a Home Sale with Illinois Shines
The Illinois Power Agency prioritizes educating consumers about the decision to go solar and has developed a variety of resources to support Program understanding and encourage awareness of available consumer protections. To complement its library of consumer-oriented materials, and in light of the growing number of homes with energized Illinois
- Consumer Updates, Large DG category hub, Vendor Updates
Case Study: How Harrisburg, IL Sparked Economic Growth by Embracing Solar
The Program’s newest case study spotlights seven municipal solar projects in Harrisburg, Illinois. The city government partnered with a local Approved Vendor to develop solar on City Hall, the Fire Department, and Water Department buildings, among others, through Illinois Shines’ Small and Large Distributed Generation categories. The case study highlights
- Equity Eligible Contractors category hub, Vendor Updates
Registration for 2026-27 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Now Open
Mentee and mentor registration for the 2026-27 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort opened yesterday, August 17, 2026, on the Mentorship Program pageand will close on August 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CPT. AVs and Designees certified as Equity Eligible Contractors (EECs), AVs designated as Small and Emerging Businesses, and/or businesses that
- Community-Driven Community Solar category hub, Traditional Community Solar category hub, Vendor Updates
AV/Designee Feedback for Subscriber Management Portal Feature
Earlier this year, the Program Administrator successfully delivered a new Subscriber Management portal feature, reflecting stakeholder input. The feature allows users to upload subscription data, edit and terminate subscriptions, and manage subscribed or unsubscribed Disclosure Forms, including project permissions for both Approved Vendors and Designees. Resources for this feature can
- Vendor Updates
Customer Satisfaction Survey Focus Groups Report, Registration for Mentorship Program Fall Cohort, IPA Launches Expanded Clean Energy Dashboard
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Thank