Program Updates

PROGRAM GUIDEBOOK The Illinois Power Agency announces the publication of an updated version of the Program Guidebook. Program participants must be in compliance with updated requirements by June 1, 2023, the commencement of the 2023-2024 Program year. The new version will replace the version released on October 18, 2022 beginning

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 Minimum Equity Standard (MES) Compliance Form Release Program Brand Refresh Rollout Traditional Community

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (Public Act 102-0662) amended the Illinois Power Agency Act to expand the “priority access to the clean energy economy for business and workers from communities that have been excluded from economic opportunities in the energy sector, have been subject to disproportionate levels of pollution,

BACKGROUND Due to ongoing application processing delays related to Part II verification, the Illinois Power Agency has determined that it is appropriate to grant a blanket extension to all Illinois Shines projects with Energization deadlines between April 14 – August 15, 2023. With many Part II applications submitted and awaiting

The Illinois Power Agency seeks stakeholder feedback on potential strategies to strengthen the criteria for qualifying as an Equity Eligible Contractor and for receiving incentives under the Equity Eligible Contractor block of capacity within the Adjustable Block Program. This feedback will inform new requirements as part of the IPA’s upcoming