Program Updates
- Small DG category hub, Vendor Updates
Group A Small Distributed Generation Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Period Initiated
The annual block of capacity for the Group A Small Distributed Generation block has been filled. Section B of the Program Guidebook provides for a soft close period which allows the block to remain open for seven calendar days or when the next project applications submitted to the block would
- Vendor Updates
Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback – Comments to Draft 2024 Long-Term Plan Due September 29, 2023
On August 15, 2023, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) released the Draft 2024 Long- Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan for public review and comment: The IPA welcomes public comments on the draft 2024 Long-Term Plan. Written comments are due on Friday, September 29 and should be submitted to [email protected]. Previously,
- Traditional Community Solar category hub, Vendor Updates
2023-2024 TCS Random Selection Event Results, Long-Term Plan Comments due September 29, Illinois Shines Surveys
The IPA announces new information related to 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: Program News Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders
- Traditional Community Solar category hub, Vendor Updates
Traditional Community Solar Project Selection Results for Program Year 2023-2024
On June 1, 2023, Traditional Community Solar (“TCS”) for the 2023-2024 Program Year opened, allocating 60 MW of capacity to Group A and 140 MW of capacity to Group B. Additional Traditional Community Solar capacity was added to each Group, after several TCS projects submitted to the 2022-23 Program Year
- Traditional Community Solar category hub, Vendor Updates
Reminder: 2023-2024 Traditional Community Solar Random Selection Event Tomorrow, September 20, 2023
On August 24, 2023, the Program released scores for Traditional Community Solar 2023-2024 project applications submitted on June 1, 2023, which will be used to determine which projects will be selected for a REC contract once random selection takes place. The scores and a full announcement regarding the scoring process
- Vendor Updates
Brief Interruption of Dropbox Sign Functionality Experienced in Program Portal; Functionality Has Been Restored
At approximately 3:45 p.m. CPT today, the Program Administrator became aware of an interruption in the ability to send Disclosure Forms to customers for digital signature in the Program portal. Further investigation revealed that from approximately 12:00 p.m. CPT to 5:00 p.m. CPT, Disclosure Forms sent by Approved Vendors for