Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
Release of 2026-27 Program Documents, CDCS 45-Day Application Window Scores Released, MES Compliance Webinar Held
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Thank
- Community-Driven Community Solar category hub, Vendor Updates
Community-Driven Community Solar Scores for 45-Day Application Window in Program Year 2025-26
As previously announced, as a result of the Modified 2024 Long-Term Plan, the Program opened an additional 45-day CDCS application window from January 16, 2026, to March 2, 2026. To prioritize the selection of projects in the 2025-26 Program Year, the Program expedited the review schedule for applications and has
- Vendor Updates
Reminder: MES Compliance Webinar Wednesday, April 15
Illinois Shines AVs and Designees are invited to join the MES Compliance Webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CPT to receive guidance on preparing and submitting the MES Combined Compliance and Year-End Report. Please register with this link. As previously announced, MES reporting will be consolidated into
- Vendor Updates
Part I Verification Deadline Under 2024 REC Contract, Detailed Memo on Capacity Reallocation, Financing Opportunities Webinar Held
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News New to the Program
- Vendor Updates
April 1 Capacity Reallocation Process – Detailed Memo
On October 31, 2025, IPA published an updated 2024 Long-Term Plan that conformed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Order in Docket 23-0714. Changes from the 2024 Long-Term Plan Re-opening impacting Illinois Shines include imposing an interim reallocation of 50% of remaining unused capacity on April 1, 2026, distributed among
- Vendor Updates
2026 REC Contract Roll Out Timing; May 3 Deadline for Part I Verification Under 2024 Contract and Changes to Small DG Payment Structure
Following the ICC’s approval of the 2026 Long-Term Plan and the signing of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (“CRGA”) into law, the IPA has begun drafting the 2026 REC Contract. The draft 2026 REC Contract is expected to be posted for stakeholder comment on April 17, 2026, with