Program Updates
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Minimum Equity Standard Program Year 2025-26: Compliance Plan Open for Submissions
Illinois Shines is committed to expanding access to Illinois’ clean energy economy for communities who have historically been excluded and advances this objective through the Minimum Equity Standard (MES). This requirement asks that the project workforce of each participating Approved Vendor and Designee must comprise a required minimum percentage of
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Reminder: Illinois Power Agency Invites Stakeholders to 2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops – Today and Tomorrow
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is hosting two virtual workshops to receive stakeholder feedback as the Agency prepares to develop its 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (Long-Term Plan). Registration is required to attend these workshops, being held today and tomorrow: 2026 Long-Term Plan Stakeholder Workshop #1: Chapter 8—Illinois Solar for
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Rationale Document for Solar Restitution Program (Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All)
In the 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (“2024 Long-Term Plan”), the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA” or “Agency”) proposed the creation of a solar restitution program (“Solar Restitution Program”) for customers harmed through their participation in Illinois Shines or Illinois Solar for All. The Agency issued a stakeholder feedback request
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2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops, MES 2024-25 Year-End Report Resources, EEC Subcategory Merging
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, Ongoing Operations Updates, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Coming up
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Illinois Power Agency Invites Stakeholders to 2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is hosting two virtual workshops to receive stakeholder feedback as the Agency prepares to develop its 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (Long-Term Plan). Registration is required to attend these workshops: 2026 Long-Term Plan Stakeholder Workshop #1: Chapter 8—Illinois Solar for AllDate: April 30, 2025Time:
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Resources and Guidance for Preparing to Submit a Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Year-End Report
With the close of the current Program Year on May 30, 2025, the Program is providing guidance to participating entities on completing their required MES Year-End Report. This email contains details on key dates and deadlines, items that can be prepared in advance of the deadline, consequences for failing to