Stakeholder Feedback Deadline on Draft Program Guidebook and Consumer Protection Documents, Financing Opportunities Webinar, Expedited CDCS Review and Scoring Schedule

he 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! Reminder: Stakeholder Feedback on Draft Program Guidebook and Consumer Protection Documents Due Today, March 20, 2026
  • New! Expedited CDCS Window Application Review and Scoring Schedule for 45-Day Application Window
  • New! Financing Opportunities Webinar – April 9, 2026
  • New! East St. Louis CEJA Community Day
  • New! New to the Program Website
  • IPA to Host Information Sessions, Offer Technical Assistance on Solar Tax Credit Opportunity for Tax Exempt Entities
  • Portal Pause for Interim Capacity Reallocation
  • Illinois Shines Honors Graduating Mentees of 2025-26 Mentorship Program Winter Cohort
  • Subscriber Management Portal Feature Launched March 4
  • Part II Verification Cut Off for March

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
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