Stranded Customer REC Adder Rationale Document, September REC Invoicing Open, 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Registration Open

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

  • Events
  • Due Dates

Stakeholder Support

  • Program Administrator Office Hours
  • Application Tips and Tricks

Program News

  • New! Stranded Customer REC Adder Rationale Document
  • New! September REC Invoicing Open
  • New! 2025-26 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Registration Open
  • New! CDCS Application Deadline Passed
  • New! New to Program Website
  • IPA Releases Draft 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan for Public Review and Comment
  • Part II Verification Cut Off for September
  • September Consumer Protection Working Group
  • Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Re-Opens 2024 Long-Term Plan
  • New Requirement to Include Illinois Shines Project ID in Certified Transcripts of Payroll (CTP) Submitted to the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)
  • Traditional Community Solar Scores for Program Year 2025-26 Published and Upcoming Random Selection Event
  • CDCS Projects Not Permitted to Use “To Be Determined” Disclosure
  • New Field on Part II of the Community Solar Application
  • Annual Report Cure Period

Reference and Reminders

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

Thank you!
Illinois Shines Program
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