As outlined in Section 5 of the Program Guidebook, the Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) application window closes 90 days after the start of the Program Year. With the Program Year commencing on June 1, 2026, the application submission deadline for Program Year 2026-27 CDCS projects is August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CPT. Applications are not accepted after the close of the application window. Additional information about the review and scoring and CDCS project applications will be published following the close of the application window.
For any questions or support in the CDCS category, please contact [email protected].
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Illinois Shines Program
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