100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2017 and 2018
HB5224

 

Introduced , by Rep. Kelly M. Burke

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
220 ILCS 5/20-140 new

    Amends the Retail Electric Competition Act of 2006 of the Public Utility Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission may establish a program for promoting expanded use of energy saving programs for residential and small commercial customers. Provides that on or before September 1, 2018 and every 2 years thereafter, the Commission shall initiate a collaborative workshop for certain individuals developing energy savings devices and applications. Provides that any recommendations arising from the workshop shall be included in the annual report of the Office of Retail Market Development.


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FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning regulation.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Public Utilities Act is amended by adding
5Section 20-140 as follows:
 
6    (220 ILCS 5/20-140 new)
7    Sec. 20-140. Expanded use of energy saving programs.
8    (a) The Commission may establish a program for promoting
9expanded use of energy saving programs for residential and
10small commercial customers. The program shall include the use
11of thermostats, lights, plugs, and other devices that allow a
12customer to control and reduce his or her energy usage. The
13program shall not discriminate based on brand names and shall
14include ways to promote those devices and incentives for
15residential customers, including both homeowners and renters.
16    (b) On or before September 1, 2018 and every 2 years
17thereafter, the Commission shall initiate a collaborative
18workshop for stakeholders, retail electric suppliers,
19advocates for energy savings, and industry representatives
20developing energy savings devices and applications.
21    (c) Any recommendations arising from the workshop process
22from this Section shall be included in the annual report of the
23Office of Retail Market Development.