Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
Designee Company Information Form, Part II Verification Cut Off for October, Updated Prevailing Wage Hub
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
- Vendor Updates
Program Year 2025-26 Public Schools Outreach Action Plan Published
Through the enactment of CEJA, a Public Schools category was added to the Illinois Shines program in 2021. Since its addition to the Program, the category has seen fewer project submissions than anticipated, leaving leftover capacity. Though more than 90 projects by public schools have been developed through Illinois Shines,
- Vendor Updates
Fall 2025 AV Roundtables, 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Session, October 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 you!
- Vendor Updates
Reminder: IPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft 2026 Long-Term Plan
The IPA’s draft 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (draft 2026 Long-Term Plan), released on August 15, details the goals and strategies for the IPA’s renewable energy programs and procurements, including program capacity and renewable energy credit pricing for the Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) solar incentive programs. The
- Vendor Updates
Results of TCS Random Selection Event, Relevant Forms for Change of Approved Vendors, Resources for Navigating H.R.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 Thank you!
- Vendor Updates
Navigating H.R.1: Resources for Residential and Commercial Solar Projects
This announcement and associated consumer and vendor web pages at the Program website address House Resolution 1 (“H.R.1”). H.R. 1, signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces significant changes to clean energy tax credits previously available under the Inflation Reduction Act. These changes have implications for clean energy customers, developers, and communities across