Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
5% Subcontractor Project Workforce Frequently Asked Questions
The Program has received several questions regarding the definition of “project workforce” as defined in Final Order at 155, ICC Docket No. 23-0714. Program participants are encouraged to use the FAQs below to understand the impact of this change. What is the new definition of “project workforce” as defined in
- Vendor Updates
Surveys for Feedback on REC Adder and Disclosure Form Updates – Response Deadline July 24
Dear Illinois Shines stakeholders: The Illinois Power Agency is requesting initial input on two topics through the below linked surveys. Stranded Customer REC Pricing AdderThe first survey seeks feedback related to the development of the REC adder (an additional financial incentive added to a base REC price) for Approved Vendors
- Vendor Updates
Program Year 2023-24 Annual Report Response Period Begins – Submissions Due July 15, 2024
On an annual basis, Approved Vendors participating in Illinois Shines with an active Renewable Energy Credit (“REC”) Contract are required to submit an Annual Report pertaining to the contracts and systems in their portfolio. The Annual Report serves as the basis for verifying that RECs from projects are being delivered
- Vendor Updates
Annual Report Response Period July 1-15, Legacy Portal to be Retired June 30, MES Year-End Reports Due July 15
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
- Community-Driven Community Solar category hub, Vendor Updates
Community-Driven Community Solar (“CDCS”) – Part II Demonstration of Project Commitments and Permissible Changes
All Community-Driven Community Solar (“CDCS”) projects submitted during or after the 2022-23 Program Year will be evaluated against the scoring guidelines outlined in Appendix F of the Program Guidebook. At Part II application review, the Program Administrator will request confirmation that any commitments made in the Part I application were
- Vendor Updates
Reminder: Minimum Equity Standard (MES) 2023-24 Year-End Reports Due July 15
Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Year-End Reports for the 2023-24 Program Year are due July 15, 2024. The online form can be accessed here: https://forms.office.com/r/FM6YbtEFWd. The MES Year-End Report is intended for your organization to document how it implemented and achieved compliance with the Minimum Equity Standard. For Program Year 2023-24,