Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
Case Study: How Pontiac, IL Converted 42 Acres into a Productive Agrivoltaics Community Solar Project Through Illinois Shines
The Program’s newest case study spotlights Walldog Solar, a Traditional Community Solar project in Pontiac, Illinois, that’s using agrivoltaics and a pollinator-friendly habitat to deliver clean solar power, while ensuring that the land can return to 100% agricultural production at the end of this project’s lifecycle. In addition to generating
- Vendor Updates
Upcoming 45-Day CDCS Application Window Close, Subscriber Management Webinar and Launch, March 2026 Consumer Protection Working Group
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
- Vendor Updates
Illinois Shines Satisfaction Survey Response Due Tomorrow
Dear Participating Approved Vendor/Designee, We recently requested your response to the 2025-26 Illinois Shines Approved Vendor and Designee Program Satisfaction Survey,which aims to gauge the satisfaction of Approved Vendors and Designees participating in the Illinois Shines program. The surveyaims to assess Program satisfaction scores year-over-year, identify areas for improvement within
- Vendor Updates
Reminder – Illinois Shines Satisfaction Survey Response Due 2/27
Dear Participating Approved Vendor/Designee, We recently requested your response to the 2025-26 Illinois Shines Approved Vendor and Designee Program Satisfaction Survey,which aims to gauge the satisfaction of Approved Vendors and Designees participating in the Illinois Shines program. The surveyaims to assess Program satisfaction scores year-over-year, identify areas for improvement within
- Vendor Updates
ICC Issues Final Order Approving 2026 Long-Term Plan, IPA Releases 2025 FY Annual Report, Part I Small DG Application Processing Update
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
- Vendor Updates
Upcoming Webinar Reminder: New Community Solar Subscriber Management Portal Feature
In March 2026, the Illinois Shines Program Portal will introduce a new feature designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility by moving Community Solar subscriber data from SharePoint. The feature centralizes subscriber data, standardizes reporting, enhances accuracy, and allows for self-service access, real-time updates, and subscription history tracking. The Program