Bill Text: IL HB5224 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: 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.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2019-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB5224 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-HB5224-Introduced.html

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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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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.