1.REC Pricing Update

Please note, in response to the Program’s shift from a declining block price structure to an annual block structure, and in an effort to eliminate gaming opportunities, projects submitted to the Program will not be permitted to receive a REC price higher than the price available at the time of its initial submission to the Program (i.e., an application cannot be withdrawn and resubmitted in order to receive a higher REC price). In the case where a project has been continuously waitlisted, it will receive the REC price associated with the block of capacity to which the project is assigned when the project is selected off the waitlist. The only exception to this general rule is the REC adder being offered to Approved Vendors that take on stranded customers.

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Updated REC Pricing for 26-27 PY

2.Change to Small DG Payment Schedule

All Small DG (0 - <25 kW) projects will shift from a single upfront payment to being paid 50% upfront, less fees, with the remaining paid ratably over 24 quarters or roughly a total of 6 years for the start of the 26-27 Program Year, June 1st.

This could apply to projects submitted in the current, 25-26 Program Year, that are added to a 2026 REC Contract. These projects will receive the current program year pricing at the new payment schedule rate.

May 14th, 2026 is the last day to submit Small DG projects to received a Part I Verified status by May 29th and be eligible for the 2024 REC Contract (current) payout rate of 100% upfront.

As we progress into the new Program Year the Cash Flow will reflect the change in rate of payment for Small DG projects.

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3.$20 per REC Small DG Adder

Intended for Small DG customer-owned projects. Customer-owned refers to a project where the customer owns the project rather than leasing or executing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). A project will only be eligible for the adder if:

1. It is a Small DG category project (0 - <25 kW);
2. It is proven as customer-owned; and
3. The customer has not received or will not receive an ITC or residential clean energy tax credit.

Please note, a check box has been added to the Solar Contract Agreement for the customer to attest to these requirements should they be eligible and wish to apply for the adder.

This will also be shown on the Cash Flow for any customers who are eligible and wish to apply for the adder.

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4.Solar Contract Agreement

The agreement serves as the installation agreement and document to meet the Illinois Shines proof of site control requirement. This means it is a written binding contract demonstration of site control acceptable to the Program Administrator for all projects where the Approved Vendor is not also the project owner and host. This statement is listed at the top of the agreement.

Updates to the agreement include:
1. Check box for customer attestation of reviewing and signing the Illinois Shines ABP Disclosure Form;
2. Check box for customer attestation for $20 per REC Adder;
3. Fine print note that reads, 'Not all customers are eligible for the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) or other incentives. Ag Technologies advises all customers to consult a qualified tax professional regarding eligibility for any tax credits.' This is a Consumer Protection requirement for any document that refers to a tax credit.

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5.Large DG Co-Location Affidavit

Starting June 1st, all customers with a Large DG (=>25 kW) will be required to provide a notarized affidavit attesting that the project is not affiliated with any other DG renewable energy project such that, if the two projects were deemed co-located, the projects would exceed the 5 MW size limitation.

This form will be a template from the Illinois Shines Program Administrator provided to the customer from our office.

*This form is currently not available, but is expected to be made available soon.

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6.Proof of Residential Project

Project proposals must comply with Illinois Prevailing Wage
Act (“PWA”) requirements unless an exception found in the IPA Act applies.

If an exception applies then one of the following must be submitted to the Program Administrator within the Part I application:

1. Electric bill demonstrating residential rate classification;
2. Property classified as residential for purposes of property tax; or
3. Structure usage is at least 75% residential.

The Program Administrator does not require all of these documents be uploaded, but may request proof of each in a 'Need Info' request when reviewing the project application.

Please be sure to gather these documents at the time the customer is reviewing the quote to avoid project review delays. Please this excludes requirements for projects that fall under the category of House of Worship.

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7.REC Contract

Starting June 1st, customer REC Contracts must be uploaded to Part I project applications for all customer-owned projects.

This means that after signing the Disclosure Form and Solar Contract Agreement the customer will be presented with the REC Contract for review and signature prior to Part I verification.

If system parameters change after the signing of the REC Contract, the contract will be amended to reflect the system changes. It will then be sent to the customer for review and signature to verify changes.

The REC Contract has also been updated to reflect 2026-2027 Program Year REC pricing changes.

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8.Company Phone Number

Customers can text us! The existing phone number, 574-224-8324, will still be available to call into the office. It is connected to the online ticketing system, but it cannot be texted. A new phone number, 574-475-8358, is connected to the online ticketing system, as well, and can be both called and texted. Both numbers will ring the office.

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9.Company Logo

Please note there has been an update to the company logo to incorporate both the Ag and Solar aspects of the business.

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