Training sessions will be updated and posted for agents of Ag Technologies, Inc., Approved Vendor #336 of the Adjustable Block Program, to participate in and complete for the required semi-annual regulatory training. The covered materials for each session are provided so an agent can print and follow along during the training session or have the printed materials to reference when meeting with a customer.

Illinois Shines Program Guidebook Review Materials and Quiz

Materials:

Key Points to Review for Spring 2025 Quiz

IPA: 2025-26 Illinois Shines Program Guidebook

Illinois Shines: Draft Program Guidebook – Updated 05/17/2025

Spring 2025 – Program Guidebook Quiz:

April 2025: Illinois Shines Program Guidebook Quiz

  • This quiz covers new and existing information provided in the Illinois Shines Program Guidebook

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Illinois Shines Standard Disclosure Form

Materials:

IL Shines PV System Purchase Disclosure Form

  • The linked Disclosure Form is the current version being used by the Illinois Shines Program for distributed generation purchases.

Distributed Generation Brochure

  • The informational brochure linked above must be provided in its entirety to the customer. It cannot be edited or modified. This brochure is typically provided at the time the Disclosure Form is presented to the customer.

Going Solar Flyer

  • Per the following Program requirement; for any Illinois Shines distributed generation offer where some, or all of the REC incentive value is paid to the customer after system energization, the Approved Vendor or Designee must provide a copy of the Going Solar flyer, review it with the customer, and provide the customer with an opportunity to ask questions.
  • This flyer is provided to the customer at the time the Disclosure Form is presented.

Circumstances Requiring New Disclosure Form Issuance and Signature

  • For instances when a project is subject to change there is a list the Program provides on what constitutes a new Disclosure Form be generated and signed by the customer. Those requirements are listed in the link above.
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Illinois Shines Distributed Generation Contract Requirements

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ABP: Approved Vendor Agents Regulatory Training

Here are the links to available training sessions:

Illinois Shines Consumer Protection Handbook
Illinois Shines Program Guidebook
Illinois Shines Standard Disclosure Form
Ag Tech’s Selling Solar Guidebook
Distributed Generation Contract Requirements

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Illinois Power Agency: Consumer Protection Handbook Review Materials and Quiz

Materials:

Key Points to Review for Spring 2025 Quiz

IPA: 2025-26 Program Consumer Protection Handbook

IPA: 2025 Draft Consumer Protection Handbook

Spring 2025 – Consumer Protection Handbook Quiz:

April 2025: Consumer Protection Handbook Quiz:

  • This quiz covers relevant information and initiatives that protect Illinois residents obtaining solar energy and participating in the Illinois Shines Program. Approved Vendors and Designees registered with the Program are required to train all representatives acting on behalf of them that interact directly with customers.
  • Select the link to start the quiz. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VMNVQW6
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Ag Tech’s Selling Solar Guidebook

Materials:

Selling Solar Guidebook

  • The linked guidebook is outdated and currently under revision. The revised guidebook will be posted before the beginning of the Illinois Shines 2025-2026 Program Year.
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