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

  • Key Dates
  • Deadlines

Stakeholder Support

  • Program Administrator Office Hours
  • Application Tips and Tricks

Program News

  • New! Updated Program Guidebook and Consumer Protection Documents for Program Year 2026-27 to be Released Tomorrow
  • New! CDCS 45-Day Application Window Scores Released
  • New! MES Compliance Webinar Held
  • New! EEC Roundtable Interest Form
  • New! 2026 REC Contracts Rollout and Deadline for Part I Project Verification under 2024 REC Contract
  • New! New to the Program Website
  • Financing Opportunities Webinar Held
  • IPA Hosts Roundtables on Elective Pay Across Illinois
  • IPA Racial Disparity and Availability Study Consultant to Host Public Hearings
  • Batch Fee Reporting Portal Feature Release
  • Part II Verification Cut Off for April
  • IPA Power Hour Understanding Electricity Prices: Trends & Tools in the U.S. and Illinois

Reference and Reminders

  • Request for Stakeholder Feedback
  • Re-Batching for ICC Meetings
  • Portal Maintenance and Releases
  • Application Processing Tables and Updates

Thank you!
Illinois Shines Program
[email protected]