Program Updates

The annual block of capacity for the Small Distributed Generation block has been filled. Section 1.G 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 exceed capacity by

As provided in the 2024 Long-Term Plan Section7.4.6.4, on May 1, 2025 the Program and Agency opened EEC subcategory capacity to the entire category 11 months into the Program Year, and thereafter will reallocate any uncontracted capacity in the category at the close of the Program Year following the process

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

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

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

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