HB5224 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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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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A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning regulation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Public Utilities Act is amended by adding Section 20-140 as follows:

(220 ILCS 5/20-140 new)

Sec. 20-140. Expanded use of energy saving programs.

(a) The Commission may establish a program for promoting expanded use of energy saving programs for residential and small commercial customers. The program shall include the use of thermostats, lights, plugs, and other devices that allow a customer to control and reduce his or her energy usage. The program shall not discriminate based on brand names and shall include ways to promote those devices and incentives for residential customers, including both homeowners and renters.

(b) On or before September 1, 2018 and every 2 years thereafter, the Commission shall initiate a collaborative workshop for stakeholders, retail electric suppliers, advocates for energy savings, and industry representatives developing energy savings devices and applications.

(c) Any recommendations arising from the workshop process from this Section shall be included in the annual report of the Office of Retail Market Development.