Final 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan Published
On June 1, 2026, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) published its final 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan , which was approved by the Illinois Commerce…
News Stories: Illinois Shines Program
June 3, 2026
June 1, 2026
Illinois Shines Program Year 2026-27
This Program Year includes new capacity for project categories, to continue the expansion of solar development in Illinois, and brings new requirements and Program…
March 5, 2026
2025 Consumer Complaints and Disciplinary Actions
On February 27, 2027, the IPA filed the 2025 Consumer Complaints & Disciplinary Actions Annual Report to the ICC in Docket No. 25-0945. Under the Long-Term Plan and…
March 4, 2026
Community Solar Subscriber Management Feature Now Live
Beginning today, March 4, 2026, the Illinois Shines Community Solar Subscriber Management Portal Feature is available to all Approved Vendors (AVs) and Designees…
February 17, 2026
Upcoming Webinar Reminder
In March 2026, the Illinois Shines Program Portal will introduce a new feature designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility by moving Community Solar…
October 31, 2025
Illinois Shines Updates Following 2024 Long-Term Plan Re-Opening, Program Guidebook Addendum, Process And Details of Capacity Expansion
On October 16, 2025, the Illinois Commerce Commission (“ICC”) issued an Order on Reopen approving the Administrative Law Judge’s Proposed Order, with modifications, on…
July 24, 2025
IPA Issues Illinois Shines Program Year 2024-25 End Of Year Report
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) issued its Illinois Shines Program Year 2024-25 End of Year Report. Illinois Shines is a state-administered incentive program implemented…
April 17, 2025
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…
March 7, 2025
IPA Documents Released for Feedback, 2024 Annual Complaints Report Published, Portal Latitude and Longitude
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News,…
February 21, 2025
New Information About Illinois Shines Program
This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Ongoing Operations Updates Application Processing Updates Ongoing Program…
