Public Schools
The Public Schools category includes Small and Large Distributed Generation projects as well as community solar projects that serve a public school in Illinois. The Public Schools category will generally comprise at least 15% of the Illinois Shines capacity. Public Schools projects will also feature 20-year REC delivery contracts that pay for RECs over time as they are delivered, rather than the front-loaded payment schedule previously used under Illinois Shines. Projects in the Public Schools category are limited to those developed on land owned by public K-12 schools or districts, and public institutions of higher education.
For assistance in this project category, contact the Public Schools Sector Strategist at [email protected] or the Program Administrator team at [email protected].
Category-Specific Resources
February 2023 Public Schools Category — Request for Feedback
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February 2023 Stakeholder Feedback Request — Public Schools Category
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Public Responses
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Public Comment Deadline
Public Schools Program Category Brochure
This brochure provides more information on the Public Schools category in Illinois Shines.
Public Schools Case Study
Please see the Program’s new Public Schools Case Study to learn how one Illinois school district turned to Illinois Shines to achieve important financial and environmental benefits.
Helping Public Schools Go Solar With Illinois Shines
The Program has prepared a recorded presentation (presentation slides here) designed to help public schools explore solar energy opportunities through Illinois Shines. The presentation provides an in-depth overview of the Illinois Shines Program, project types including the Public Schools project category, financing options, and key considerations for schools exploring solar energy.
Category-Specific Updates
This blog includes key items specific to this Illinois Shines project category, but AVs and Designees are still expected to read all Program announcements in full, which contain other critical Program items and updates.
Portal Latitude and Longitude Updates Implemented
Portal Latitude and Longitude Update
Informational Materials
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Public Schools Program Category Brochure
This brochure provides more information on the Public Schools category in Illinois Shines.
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Public Schools Project Guide
This guide outlines next steps for schools looking to go solar.