Program Updates

In January, the IPA shared that it’s conducting brief surveys for Approved Vendors and Designees to support the buildout of new resources. Illinois Shines published the Homeowner Handouts Buying a Home That Has an Illinois Shines Solar Project and Selling Your Home That Has an Illinois Shines Solar Project in

Each Program Year, the Program Administrator issues the Illinois Shines Approved Vendor and Designee Program SatisfactionSurvey to gauge the satisfaction of Approved Vendors (“AVs”) and Designees participating in the Illinois Shines Program. Survey results will be reported to the IPA and published in a summary report of the survey results, including next steps

To highlight the importance of equity in the clean energy economy, and within the Illinois Shines Program, the Program Administrator and the IPA DEI Team are launching the Illinois Shines Equity Accountability System (“EAS”) Learning Series to equip vendors with resources and support to meet and exceed equity requirements within

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

Overview The Illinois Shines REC contract governs assignments. As explained in the REC contract, as well as Section 6 of the Program Guidebook, Renewable Energy Credit Management and Assignments, assignments may be subject to fees and may in certain circumstances require the Buyer’s consent to be effectuated. An entire REC

Following the Program Re-Opening, on October 31, 2025, capacity for the 2025-26 Program Year was expanded and allocated. The expanded capacity was initially allocated to projects on the 2025-26 Program Year waitlists, leaving 0 MW of capacity available for Group A and 6.17 MW available for Group B for newly