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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Utility Data Access Act. Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to enact the following procedures: (1) a utility shall retain all consumption data for a period of not less than 2 years; (2) a qualified utility shall retain monthly consumption data used for billing for a period of not less than 15 years; (3) a utility shall honor an account holder's request to transmit the account holder's covered usage data held by the utility to any entity designated by the account holder; (4) a qualified data recipient with respect to a qualified building or qualified property may request that a qualified utility provide aggregated usage data for the qualified building or qualified property; (5) a utility shall deliver requested data on a schedule set by the Commission; and (6) the account holder request process and utility delivery of requested data shall be convenient and secure. Establishes requirements for: the Commission's participation in a stakeholder process; the form and timeline in which covered usage data is provided to the data recipient; entry of data into the benchmarking tool; and the provision of covered usage data to recipients upon account holder authorization. Provides that, except in cases where the utility has not followed processes established by the Act or the utility is grossly negligent, the utility shall be held harmless for third-party misuse of data shared under the Act and no cause of action may be initiated against the utility for such subsequent misuse. Provides that prior to filing for cost recovery, a qualified utility must first demonstrate good faith efforts to secure federal, State, or other relevant funding options. Sets forth provisions regarding funding for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under the Act and the Commission selecting and engaging outside consultants with experience in benchmarking and utility data access. States findings. Defines terms.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Utility Data Access Act, which establishes comprehensive requirements for utility data retention, sharing, and access in Illinois. The legislation mandates that utilities retain consumption data for at least 2 years, with qualified utilities required to keep monthly billing data for 15 years. Account holders can request their usage data be transmitted to any designated entity, and qualified data recipients can request aggregated usage data for buildings or properties meeting certain thresholds. The Illinois Commerce Commission will develop procedures to implement these requirements, including a stakeholder process to ensure diverse input. The bill aims to optimize energy and water use by providing building owners and tenants with easier access to utility consumption data, which can help identify efficiency opportunities, potentially reduce energy costs, and support broader economic and environmental goals. Utilities will be protected from liability for data sharing unless they are grossly negligent, and the data must be provided securely and conveniently, with specific timelines and formats depending on the utility's size. The legislation also establishes definitions for various terms like "qualified utility," "data recipient," and "aggregated usage data" to provide clear guidance for implementation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2478&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2478.htm |
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