Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
MES Mid-Year Report, Advance of Capital Feedback Due by November 14, 2023, Portal Upgrade to PVWatts API Version 8 Planned
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 Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders
- Vendor Updates
Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Mid-Year Report Form Release
As all Program participants are aware, beginning in Program Year 2023-24, at least 10% of the project workforce for each entity participating in the Illinois Shines program must be composed of Equity Eligible Persons. With the exception of Equity Eligible Contractors (EECs), all Approved Vendors (AVs) and Designees are required
- Vendor Updates
Advance of Capital Feedback Request, DG Project Look Up Tool Published, CDCS Scores Released
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 Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders
- Equity Eligible Contractors category hub, Vendor Updates
Stakeholder Feedback Request – Proposed Advance of Capital Evaluation Criteria
A feature of the Equity Accountability System, as established by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, is the ability of Equity Eligible Contractors (EECs) to request an advance of a portion of REC Contract value prior to the associated project’s energization. This capital advancement pre-energization is intended to serve EEC-certified
- Vendor Updates
Community-Driven Community Solar Scores for Program Year 2023-2024
On June 1, 2023, a 90-day project application window opened for Community-Driven Community Solar (“CDCS”) for the 2023-2024 Program Year, allowing Approved Vendors (“AVs”) to submit CDCS applications until 11:59 p.m. CPT on August 30, 2023. Capacity available for the CDCS category was 10 MW for Group A and 23
- Vendor Updates
Filing of 2024 Long-Term Plan, Upcoming Expiration of 180 Day Public Schools Capacity Prioritization by Size and Tier/Location, Designee Renewal Process
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 Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program Portal Updates Requirements and Reminders