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
- Program Year 2025-26 Program Documents and REC Prices Released
- Minimum Equity Standard (“MES”) Compliance Webinar Held
- Illinois Power Agency Invites Stakeholders to 2026 Long-Term Plan Workshops
- Large-Scale Refresh of Program Website to Improve User Experience Completed
- Portal Updates: Revised Menu and End of Year Program Pause
- New to the Program Website
Program News – Previously Published Items
- Reminder: REC Contract Amendments Signatures Due May 26, 2025
- Request for Stakeholder Feedback on Enhancements to Equity Eligible Contractor Certification – Due Today, April 18, 2025
- Portal Community Solar Subscriber Management Survey
- Block Capacity Dashboard Enhanced for Clarity
- Illinois Shines Releases Latest State of the Program Communication
Ongoing Operations Updates
- Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
- Part II Verification Cut Off for April
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
- IDOL Small Contractor Clean Energy Prevailing Wage Training
- Upcoming REC Transfers in Preparation for the 2024-25 Annual Report
Thank you!
Illinois Shines Program
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