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Illinois Shines Community Solar.

Illinois Shines supports community solar projects and customer subscriptions that provide bill credits without installing panels at the customer's property.

Offered byIllinois Power Agencyverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

Customers may subscribe to a qualifying shared solar project in their utility territory. Project developers participate through Approved Vendors, while subscribers should compare contract terms, fees, savings, and cancellation provisions.

Best for: A renter, property owner, business, or organization that wants solar benefits without an on-site installation.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Illinois electricity customers able to subscribe to an eligible community-solar project in their utility territory

Eligible uses

  • Subscription to traditional or community-driven community solar
  • Development of eligible community-solar projects through Approved Vendors

Application

How to start.

  1. Identify community-solar subscriptions available in the customer's utility territory.
  2. Review the Illinois Shines disclosure form and compare terms.
  3. Enroll with the selected provider.

Timing: Subscriber availability depends on active projects and utility territory; developer capacity depends on program category.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • A subscription must be available in the customer's utility territory.
  • Review fees, savings, term, and cancellation rights before signing.

Income-eligible customers should compare Illinois Solar for All community solar, which has separate savings requirements.

Evidence

Official sources.