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.

Net Metering

On January 1, 2025 1:1 net metering in Illinois changed to net supply only. This means that customer’s whose exports are greater than their consumption for over a monthly billing period, the electricity provider [if a public utility] will apply a 1:1 kWh or monetary credit to the customer’s subsequent bill [at the customer’s election] for supply only.

REMCs and municipalities will have slight differences. If a customer’s electricity provider is an REMC or municipality you should contact them for specific details on their individual net metering programs.

Smart Inverter Rebate

Provided the customer installs a smart inverter, customers are eligible to receive a rebate for their solar and storage systems. Those values are currently as follows:

Distributed Generation

  • $300/kW for residential and small commercial solar facilities; 0-25kW DC
  • $250/kW for community solar and large commercial and industrial solar facilities; 25-5000kW DC

Storage

  • $300/kWh for residential and small commercial storage [coupled with solar]; 0-25kW DC
  • $250/kW for community solar and large commercial and industrial solar facilities; 25-5000kW DC

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

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.

Materials:

Ag Technologies, Inc. is a registered Approved Vendor with the Illinois Shines Program, ID #336. It is our duty to provide representatives of our organization who have direct contact with Illinois customers training and materials on proper procedures and practices. Select the links below to review materials and/or take quizzes.

The 2025 Spring training consists of two quizzes within the Illinois Power Agency Consumer Protection Handbook and Illinois Shines Program Guidebook sections. Once you’ve completed your quizzes for this season the office will be notified and someone will reach out to you to confirm completion of training. Upon completion an updated identification badge will be sent to you.

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

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.