Program Year 2025-26 Opens, Mentorship Program Final Report Published, Detailed Memo on Uncontracted Capacity Reallocation

The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: 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

  • Events
  • Due Dates

Stakeholder Support

  • Program Administrator Office Hours
  • Application Tips and Tricks

Program News – New or Updated Items

  • 2025-26 Program Year Open
  • 2024-25 Traditional Community Solar Waitlisted Projects Awarded Capacity in Program Year 2025-26
  • MES 2024-25 Year-End Report Submission Due July 15, 2025
  • 2025-26 MES Compliance Plans Past Due
  • Uncontracted Capacity Reallocation Process for the 2025-25 Program Year
  • Mentorship Program Final Report
  • Deadline Extended: Stakeholder Feedback Request Regarding 2026 Long-Term Plan
  • June 2025 Consumer Protection Working Group
  • New to the Program Website

Program News – Previously Published Items

  • Community Solar Updates and Reminders for 2025-26 Program Year
  • Annual Report Resources

Ongoing Operations Updates

  • Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
  • Part II Verification Cut Off for May

Application Processing Updates

  • Application Processing Tables
  • Application Processing Update

Program Portal Updates

  • Updates on Portal Issues, Improvements, and Future Releases

Requirements and Reminders

  • Stakeholder Feedback
  • IPA Request for AVs and Installer Designees Interested To Serve Stranded Illinois Shines DG Customers

Thank you!    
Illinois Shines Program    
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