09/23/2026
The company installing your solar panels and the company handling your Illinois Shines application may not always be the same.
An Approved Vendor is responsible for submitting projects to Illinois Shines and managing program requirements, while an Installer Designee may be the company physically installing the system on the Approved Vendor’s behalf.
Understanding the difference can help you know who is responsible for each part of your project. Our latest blog breaks down these roles and how they can work together during an Illinois Shines solar project.
Read the full blog: https://www.ilumen-solar.com/blog/illinois-shines-approved-vendor-vs-installer-designee/