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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/26/2023
05/26/2023
Crossed Over
05/12/2023
05/12/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Makes changes to legislative findings. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall initiate a proceeding within 6 months (rather than 3 months) after the effective date of the amendatory Act to support the development of pilot thermal energy networks. Provides that within 12 months (rather than 3 months) after the effective date of the amendatory Act, any gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility serving over 100,000 customers shall file with the Commission a petition seeking Commission approval of at least one and no more than 3 proposed pilot thermal energy network projects. Provides that a gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility required to develop any pilot thermal energy network project shall be permitted to recover all reasonable and prudently incurred costs associated with the development, construction, and operation of one or more pilot thermal energy network projects through general rates. Removes provisions amending the Illinois Power Agency Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill, the Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act, aims to remove legal barriers to utility development of thermal energy networks and requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to authorize and direct utilities to pilot such networks within 90 days. The bill directs the Commission to develop a regulatory structure for utility thermal energy networks that scales affordable and accessible building electrification, protects customers, and balances the role of incumbent monopoly utilities with other market and public actors. The bill also promotes the successful delivery of thermal energy networks by requiring the use of appropriate quality craft labor policies, including prevailing wage standards and bona fide apprenticeship programs or project labor agreements. Additionally, the bill aims to promote strong economic development and good jobs in the decarbonized sector by applying progressive state labor and employment policies to ensure public utility investments and related state subsidies create skill training and employment opportunities for local residents.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Rachel Ventura (D)*,
Ann Williams (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Jaime Andrade (D),
Kam Buckner (D),
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Bob Rita (D),
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy
- ‐ General Energy
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Relations, Unions, and Collective Bargaining
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2875&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103 | 02/16/2023 |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB2875sam001.htm | 05/18/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB2875eng.htm | 05/12/2023 |
| House Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB2875ham002.htm | 05/10/2023 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB2875ham001.htm | 03/08/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB2875.htm | 02/16/2023 |
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