Program Updates

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

As noted in the January 16, 2026 Program announcement, the passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act included changes to the REC payment structure for Small DG and Public Schools DG projects, effective June 1, 2026. As previously announced, the Program will soon roll out 2026 Illinois Shines REC Delivery Contracts,

Griffin & Strong has partnered with the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA” or “Agency”) to conduct a Racial Disparity and Availability Study that will analyze the level of access and participation for minority businesses and workers in the Illinois clean energy sector. As part of this effort, Griffin & Strong will

The Illinois Shines 2026-27 Program Year will commence on June 1, 2026. To support stakeholders during this transition, the Program will host an informational webinar on upcoming Program Year changes on May 21, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CPT. The IPA and its Program Administrator will discuss the 2026

The Illinois Power Agency has issued a Request for Stakeholder Comments on the draft 2026 15-year and 20-year REC Contracts for Illinois Shines. The REC Contracts have changes to conform with the ICC’s Final Order on the IPA’s 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan dated February 17, 2026, and changes

The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) has published final versions of the Program Year 2026-27 Program Guidebook, Consumer Protection Handbook, Distributed Generation (DG) and Community Solar (CS) Contract Requirements, and updated Stranded Customer REC Adder Categories. These documents conform with the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Final Order on the IPA’s 2026 Long-Term