Program Updates
- Public Schools category hub, Vendor Updates
Reminders: Closure Date for 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategory, Designee Renewal Deadline
As detailed in recent Program announcements, the following items have December 2, 2024 deadlines: 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools SubcategoriesAs stated in the Program Guidebook Section 1.E, Public Schools capacity is allocated by Group, tier, location, and project size subcategories. If any of the allocations are not filled within
- Vendor Updates
Changes to the Illinois Shines Approved Vendor Application
Illinois Shines will introduce minor changes to some questions in the Approved Vendor (“AV”) application, summarized below. These changes will support Program administration and enable swifter review of new Approved Vendor applications. The changes will be implemented in the online AV Application form and Renewal form beginning on Monday, December
- Equity Eligible Contractors category hub, Vendor Updates
Group B Equity Eligible Contractor Community Solar Block Reaches Capacity, Soft Close Period Initiated
The annual block of capacity for the Group B Equity Eligible Contractor (“EEC”) Community Solar 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
- Vendor Updates
Forthcoming REC Contract Amendment, REC Price Inputs Feedback Deadline Today, Public Schools 180-Day Prioritization Window Closure
The IPA announces new information related to 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 in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program
- Vendor Updates
Reminders: Request for Stakeholder Feedback on REC Price Cost Inputs Due Today, Updated Closure Date for 180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategory
Reminder: Request for Stakeholder Feedback on REC Price Cost Inputs Due TodayOn October 31, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency (“IPA”) released a Request for Stakeholder Feedback seeking input on the IPA’s planned approach, beginning in 2025, to collect cost data on projects participating in the Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar
- Vendor Updates
MES Mid-Year Report Form Now Open, REC Price Inputs Feedback Deadline, Public Schools 180-Day Prioritization Window Closure
The IPA announces new information related to 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 in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program