Program Updates
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Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback on Draft Program Guidebook and Consumer Protection Documents Due March 20, 2026
The Illinois Power Agency has released drafts of several key program documents for stakeholder feedback. On March 4, 2026, the Agency released draft Consumer Protection Documents, including the Consumer Protection Handbook, Illinois Shines Community Solar Contract Requirements and Illinois Shines Distributed Generation Contract Requirements, and 2026 REC Adder – Categories
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Draft 2026-27 Program Guidebook Feedback Request, Solar Tax Credit Information Sessions, Portal Pause for Interim Capacity Reallocation
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
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Proposed Update to Consumer Protection Working Group Meeting Schedule
Dear Consumer Protection Working Group Stakeholders, The Program Administrators and Illinois Power Agency are proposing a change to the cadence of Consumer Protection Working Group meetings. At the inception of the Programs, these meetings were set to run on a monthly cadence. Having monthly meetings allowed for regular feedback from
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IPA to Host Information Sessions, Offer Technical Assistance on Solar Tax Credit Opportunity for Tax Exempt Entities
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is hosting a series of information sessions to ensure that tax-exempt entities purchasing solar and other clean energy assets have the resources they need to make use of a new federal tool enabling them to get reimbursed for 30% or more of their project costs.
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Illinois Shines Portal Pause for Interim Capacity Reallocation
As previously announced, following the issuance of a Modified 2024 Long-Term Plan, the Program published a Program Guidebook Addendum to detail changes resulting from the Plan Re-Opening. All Program requirements set forth in the 2025-26 Program Guidebook will continue, with considerations described in the Program Guidebook Addendum, including temporary Program
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Illinois Shines Honors Graduating Mentees of 2025-26 Mentorship Program Winter Cohort
The Illinois Shines Program Year 2026 Mentorship Program Winter Cohort concluded Thursday, March 5, 2026, with an in-person graduation event for 16 mentees. The event capped an eight-week Mentorship Program from January to March, during which mentees completed virtual training courses and participated in live, interactive sessions with experienced Approved