Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Combined Compliance and Year-End Report Opens for Submissions
The Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Combined Compliance and Year-End Report, which includes the 2026-27 MES Compliance Plan and the 2025-26 MES Year-End Report, has opened for submissions today and is due from all participating Approved Vendors and Designees on July 15, 2026. All Program participants will be receiving an email
- Vendor Updates
Reminder: New Energization Extension Request Process for PY 2026-27
As previously announced, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is rolling out a new, streamlined Illinois Shines Energization Extension Request Form for the 2026-27 Program Year that will replace the existing Extension Request process. This form will provide Approved Vendors (AVs) a single entry-point for all Extension Request submissions providing AVs
- Vendor Updates
Small and Emerging Business Designation, June Consumer Protection Working Group, Last ICC Submission and Submission Pause
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
- Vendor Updates
Reminder: Welcome to Program Year 2026-27 Webinar – May 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CPT
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 tomorrow, May 21, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CPT. The IPA and its Program Administrator will discuss the 2026
- Vendor Updates
Small and Emerging Business Designation
The Small and Emerging Business (SEB) designation was developed with the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) in 2021 to help new and small businesses navigate the solar energy landscape. The designation was introduced to the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) Program that year. The 2026 Long-Term
- Vendor Updates
Limited Exception to Production Reporting Requirement, New Energization Extension Request Process, Partial Portal Closure May 26 – June 1
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 Other