Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
Brief Interruption of Dropbox Sign Functionality Experienced in Program Portal; Functionality Has Been Restored
At approximately 3:45 p.m. CPT today, the Program Administrator became aware of an interruption in the ability to send Disclosure Forms to customers for digital signature in the Program portal. Further investigation revealed that from approximately 12:00 p.m. CPT to 5:00 p.m. CPT, Disclosure Forms sent by Approved Vendors for
- Vendor Updates
Advance of Capital Authorizations Temporarily Paused, Reminder for Designee/Nested Designee Registration, 2023-2024 TCS Random Selection Event
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
Advance of Capital Authorizations for Equity Eligible Contractors Temporarily Paused
Summary 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 constitutes a significant departure
- Vendor Updates
2023-2024 TCS Appeals Due, 2023-2024 CDCS Timeline, Long-Term Plan Upcoming Virtual Public Hearings
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
- Consumer Updates, Vendor Updates
Notice to Illinois Residents on the Availability of Illinois Shines Incentives for Solar Projects in Central and Southern Illinois
Each Program Year, Illinois Shines is able to provide incentives for a capped amount of solar project capacity for specific project categories. The capacity for Large Distributed Generation (on-site) solar projects—those over 25 kW AC—in Group A has been fully depleted for the Program Year that runs from June 2023
- Vendor Updates
Illinois Power Agency Issues Illinois Shines Program Year 2022-2023 End of Year Report and State of the Program Communication
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) today issued its Illinois Shines Program Year 2022-2023 End of Year Report, and a State of the Program communication prepared by its Illinois Shines Program Administrator, Energy Solutions. Illinois Shines is a state-administered incentive program implemented by the IPA supporting the development of new solar projects through the purchase