Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
MES Compliance Webinar, Feedback Request on Enhancements to EEC Certification, Latest State of the Program Communication
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
- Vendor Updates
Illinois Shines Releases Latest State of the Program Communication
Illinois Shines today releases its latest State of the Program communication, reflecting Program Year 2024-25 updates. The communication details key areas of Program progress, implemented solutions, current initiatives, forums to solicit and address stakeholder needs and requests, and an updated Program vision and stakeholder commitments from the Program Administrator. The
- Vendor Updates
Homeowner Handout Series Launches, REC Contract Amendments Due May 26, March Illinois Shines Data Report
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
- Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
Homeowner Handout Series: Helping Consumers Go Solar with Confidence
The Illinois Power Agency prioritizes educating consumers about the decision to go solar and providing resources to increase their knowledge and help protect them against predatory and problematic vendor practices, including misleading marketing, contract confusion, and financial risks. Illinois Shines today launches the Homeowner Handout Series, part of an expanding
- Vendor Updates
Stakeholder Feedback on Draft 2025-26 Program Year Documents Due March 26, Upcoming REC Transfers and Annual Reports, Key REC Contract Amendment Dates
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
- Vendor Updates
Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback on Draft Program Documents Due March 26, 2025
On March 7, 2025, the Agency released draft Program documents including draft Consumer Protection documents and draft REC Prices for the 2025-26 Program Year. The Agency published updated draft 2025-26 Program Year Program Guidebook and redline comparison between current 2024-25 Program Guidebook and draft 2025-26 Program Guidebook documents on March 17, 2025.