Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
Reminder: New EAS Learning Series Webinar Tomorrow
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
- Vendor Updates
TCS Scores for Projects Submitted October 31, Subscription Management Portal Feature, February 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
Assignment of Product Order(s) or Entire REC Contracts
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
- Vendor Updates
Traditional Community Solar (TCS) Solar Scores for Projects Submitted October 31, 2025
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
- Vendor Updates
Scheduled Portal Maintenance – January 27 Window Extended
To accommodate a brief, addition maintenance update early morning on January 28, 2026, the Illinois Shines Program Portal’s regularly scheduled Tuesday evening maintenance window on January 27, from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. CPT, will be extended until 5:00 a.m. CPT on January 28. The Portal may be temporally unavailable for
- Vendor Updates
45-Day CDCS Application Window Open, Equity Accountability System Webinar, Call for Stakeholder Input for New IPA Resources
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