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IL SB2269

IL SB2269
UTIL-2050 HEAT DECARBONIZATION


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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that a gas utility may cease providing service if the Illinois Commerce Commission determines that adequate substitute service is available at a reasonable cost to support the existing end uses of the affected utility customers. Provides for cost-effective energy efficiency measures for natural gas utilities that supersede existing provisions concerning natural gas energy efficiency programs and take effect beginning January 1, 2027. Provides that gas main and gas service extension policies shall be based on the principle that the full incremental cost associated with new development and growth shall be borne by the customers that cause those incremental costs. Provides that, no later than 60 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Commission shall initiate a docketed rulemaking reviewing each gas public utility tariff that provides for gas main and gas service extensions without additional charge to new customers in excess of the default extensions as specified in administrative rule. Adds the Clean Building Heating Law Article to the Act, with provisions concerning emissions standards for heating in buildings, as well as related and other provisions. Adds the 2050 Heat Decarbonization Standard Article to the Act, with provisions concerning options for compliance, measures for customer emission reduction, customer emission reductions, tradable clean heat credits, banking of emission reductions, equity in emission reductions, enforcement, the 2050 Heat Decarbonization Pathways Study, gas infrastructure planning, a study on gas utility financial incentive reform, and reporting requirements. Adds the Statewide Navigator Program Law Article to the Act, with provisions concerning creation of a statewide navigator program, as well as related and other provisions. Amends the Energy Transition Act to add electrification industries to clean energy jobs. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill, titled UTIL-2050 HEAT DECARBONIZATION, is a comprehensive legislative effort to transform Illinois' energy landscape, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning away from natural gas. The bill introduces several key provisions: First, it establishes a Heat Decarbonization Standard requiring natural gas utilities to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030, with incremental increases to reach 100% reduction by 2050. Gas utilities must achieve these reductions through a combination of energy efficiency measures, electrification, and clean heat credits. The bill also mandates that at least 5% of emission reductions must come from income-qualified households and environmental justice communities. The legislation introduces new emissions standards for building heating and water heating appliances, requiring increasingly stringent NOx emissions limits for water heaters, boilers, and furnaces, with the ultimate goal of zero emissions by 2030. It creates a State Navigator Program to help residents access electrification services, energy efficiency programs, and incentives, with a particular focus on equity investment eligible communities. Additionally, the bill requires gas utilities to develop infrastructure plans that align with decarbonization goals, mandates building code revisions to support electrification, and limits new gas service line extensions after June 30, 2028, with few exceptions. It also establishes an independent study on gas utility financial incentives and creates reporting requirements for gas utilities to track system safety and risk. The bill aims to ensure an equitable and affordable transition to clean energy, with provisions to protect low-income customers, support workforce development, and minimize energy transition costs while addressing climate change and public health concerns.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)

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