Program Updates
Group B Equity Eligible Contractor Community Solar Soft Close Period Concluded December 2, 2024; Waitlist in Effect
As previously communicated, on November 22, 2024, the annual block of capacity for the Group B Equity Eligible Contractor (“EEC”) Community Solar block (comprising of
Alert: Notification of Email Phishing Attempts Posing as Illinois Shines Bid/Proposal
The Illinois Shines Program Administrator has been alerted to phishing attempts sent via email last week to Approved Vendors and Designees. The message attempted to
Reminders: Closure Date for 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategory, Designee Renewal Deadline
As detailed in recent Program announcements, the following items have December 2, 2024 deadlines: 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools SubcategoriesAs stated in the Program
Changes to the Illinois Shines Approved Vendor Application
Illinois Shines will introduce minor changes to some questions in the Approved Vendor (“AV”) application, summarized below. These changes will support Program administration and enable
Group B Equity Eligible Contractor Community Solar Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Period Initiated
The annual block of capacity for the Group B Equity Eligible Contractor (“EEC”) Community Solar block has been filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook
Forthcoming REC Contract Amendment, REC Price Inputs Feedback Deadline Today, Public Schools 180-Day Prioritization Window Closure
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
Reminders: Request for Stakeholder Feedback on REC Price Cost Inputs Due Today, Updated Closure Date for 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategory
Reminder: Request for Stakeholder Feedback on REC Price Cost Inputs Due TodayOn October 31, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) released a Request for Stakeholder
MES Mid-Year Report Form Now Open, REC Price Inputs Feedback Deadline, Public Schools 180-Day Prioritization Window Closure
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
Reminder: REC Price Inputs Workshop Tomorrow
On October 31, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) released a Request for Stakeholder Feedback seeking input on the IPA’s planned approach, beginning in 2025,
Minimum Equity Standard Mid-Year Report Form Release
As set forth in the Long-Term Plan and the Program Guidebook, in Program Year 2024-25, at least 10% of the project workforce for each Approved
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