Program Updates
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Illinois Power Agency Publishes Final 2024 Illinois Shines REC Delivery Contracts and 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan
REC Delivery Contracts for the Illinois Shines program (statutorily known as the Adjustable Block Program) have been updated pursuant to the 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (“2024 Long-Term Plan”), which was approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) with modifications in Docket 23-0714 on February 20, 2024. These contracts
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Program Year 2024-25 Program Guidebook, Consumer Protection Handbook, and Contract Requirements Documents Released, Year-End Program 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
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Updated Program Guidebook, Consumer Protection Handbook, and DG and CS Contract Requirements for the Program Year 2024-25 Released
The Illinois Power Agency announces the publication of updated versions of the Program Guidebook, Consumer Protection Handbook, and Distributed Generation (DG) and Community Solar (CS) Contract Requirements. These documents reflect changes to conform with the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC’s) Final Order on the IPA’s 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan,
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Year-End Program Closure, Updated MES Submission Materials and Supplemental Guidance, Stakeholder Feedback Published
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
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Minimum Equity Standard (MES) – Updated Submission Materials and Supplemental Guidance
With the close of the current Program Year on May 27, 2024, the IPA and Program Administrator are providing additional guidance to supplement the Minimum Equity Standards (MES) information shared on February 27, 2024. This announcement includes the release of the Equity Eligible Person (EEP) Attestation form, an updated MES
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Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback on EAS Assessment Due April 10, 2024
On March 21, 2024, the Illinois Power Agency invited public comment on its proposed plan to assess the Equity Accountability System (“EAS”) and the EAS’s impact on promoting equity and increasing participation of historically marginalized communities in Illinois’ clean energy economy. As part of this endeavor, the Agency seeks stakeholder