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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Acts. Sets forth a statement of legislative findings and intent. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "thermal energy" and "thermal energy network". Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to initiate a proceeding within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to support the development of pilot thermal energy networks. Provides that within 10 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, every 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. Requires every gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility constructing or operating a Commission-approved pilot thermal energy network project to report to the Commission, on a quarterly basis and until completion of the pilot thermal energy network project, the status of each pilot thermal energy network project. Requires every gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility constructing or operating a Commission-approved pilot thermal energy network project to demonstrate that it has entered into a labor peace agreement with a bona fide labor organization that is actively engaged in representing its employees. Requires the Commission to adopt specified rules within 4 years after the completion of the construction of all thermal energy network projects. Provides that a gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility required to develop a 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 or through rates set in a Multi-Year Rate Plan. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act, which aims to support the development of thermal energy networks in Illinois to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. The legislation requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to initiate a proceeding to support pilot thermal energy network projects, with gas, electric, or combination utilities serving over 100,000 customers required to file petitions for at least one and up to three pilot projects within 10 months of the act's effective date. These pilot projects must be designed to coordinate with existing energy efficiency programs and consider factors like climate justice, emissions reduction, and potential benefits to customers and society. Utilities must demonstrate a labor peace agreement with a labor organization and ensure contractors pay prevailing wages. The bill mandates quarterly reporting on project development, including details like customer numbers, costs, and job creation. Within four years of completing the pilot projects, the Commission must adopt rules to create fair market access for thermal energy networks, potentially exempt small-scale networks from regulation, promote worker training, and encourage third-party participation. Utilities will be allowed to recover reasonable costs for these pilot projects through general rates or a multi-year rate plan. The overall goal is to develop an affordable, accessible approach to decarbonizing buildings while creating good jobs and supporting the state's climate goals.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Robert Peters (D)*,
Javier Cervantes (D),
Lakesia Collins (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 05/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2258&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Senate Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2258sam002.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2258sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2258.htm |
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