Program Updates

Extension to Community Solar Disclosure Form Leniency Period Through June 29, 2023; Conclusion of Leniency Period for DG Disclosure Forms Remains May 31, 2023

On May 5, 2023, the Program announced the release of new Distributed Generation and Community Solar Disclosure Forms, which will be available in the Illinois Shines Program portal and required for use by participating AVs and Designees beginning June 1, 2023, the commencement of the 2023-2024 Program Year. The Program

Group A Small Distributed Generation Soft Close Period Concludes; Waitlist in Effect

As previously communicated, on May 9, 2023, 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

Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress

Energy Solutions remains committed to providing frequent updates and details on application processing progress for Illinois Shines. Project application review volumes for the week again exceeded our forecasted processing volume, continuing progress toward the Program Administrator’s forecast to bring application processing to within two months of submission by mid-May, as

Group A Small DG in Soft Close, Preparing for the New Program Year, Annual Report Reminder

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 Group A Small DG Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Period Initiated Traditional Community

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 application submitted to the block would exceed

Weekly Detail on Application Processing Progress

Energy Solutions remains committed to providing frequent updates and details on application processing progress for Illinois Shines. For the fifth consecutive week, project application review volumes for the week exceeded our forecasted processing volume, continuing progress toward the Program Administrator’s forecast to bring application processing to within two months of

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