Program Updates
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2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan and Illinois Power Agency Publishes Final 2026 Illinois Shines REC Delivery Contracts
On June 1, 2026, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) published its final 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan , which was approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) in Docket 25-0945 on February 17, 2026, and modified to conform with the Clean and Reliable Affordability Act (CRGA). It can be
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Updates on Illinois Shines Block Capacity Following 2026-27 Program Year Opening and Community Solar Next Steps
The Illinois Shines 2026-27 Program Year successfully opened yesterday, June 1, 2026. A 2026-27 Program Year opening announcement provided stakeholders with key documents, updates and resources. The IPA and Program Administrator announce the following updates on block capacity and next steps for Traditional Community Solar and Community-Driven Community Solar. We thank stakeholders
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Welcome to Illinois Shines Program Year 2026-27
On behalf of the Illinois Shines program, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) and Program Administrator welcome stakeholders to Program Year 2026-27. This Program Year includes new capacity for project categories, to continue the expansion of solar development in Illinois, and brings new requirements and Program features, updated Program documents, new
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Uncontracted Capacity Reallocation, MES Combined Compliance and Year-End Report Opens, Community Solar Updates and Reminders
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, Reference and Reminders, and Other Opportunities. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and
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Uncontracted Capacity Reallocation Process for the 2026-27 Program Year
Illinois Shines features annual blocks of capacity that remain open until block capacity is exhausted for the Program Year, and unused or uncontracted capacity is redistributed after the close of a Program Year. This memo outlines the steps the Agency has taken to reallocate remaining capacity from the 2025-26 Program
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Community Solar Updates and Reminders for 2026-27 Program Year
Community Driven Community Solar (CDCS)On June 1, 2026, the 90-day CDCS application window will open for the 2026-27 Program Year. Upon closing of the 90-day application window on August 30, 2026, projects will be reviewed and scored based on the scoring criteria as outlined in Appendix F of the Program