Illinois Commerce Commission Approves BCG Consulting Group's Application for Service Authority

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The Illinois Commerce Commission has granted BCG Consulting Group LLC, a global management consulting firm, authority to operate as an agent, broker, or consultant (ABC) in the state of Illinois. The decision follows a seven-month review process, during which the commission staff requested additional information and clarification of certain matters. BCG Consulting Group met all the requirements to obtain a Certificate of Service Authority, including financial, managerial, and technical requirements.

Key Takeaways:

  • BCG Consulting Group LLC has been granted authority to operate as an agent, broker, or consultant (ABC) in the state of Illinois under Section 16-115C of the Public Utilities Act.
  • The commission's staff requested additional information and clarification of certain matters in the initial application, which was filed on February 13, 2024.
  • The applicant was directed to file three amended applications to address the deficiencies in the application.
  • The commission's administrative law judge (ALJ) waived the hearing and entered the amended applications and staff's verified statement into the record.
  • BCG Consulting Group met all the requirements to obtain a Certificate of Service Authority, including financial, managerial, and technical requirements.
  • The applicant has not had any complaints filed against it for its provision of services in the electric or gas industry.

Statistics:

  • 7 months: duration of the review process
  • 3: number of amended applications filed by the applicant
  • 2: number of complaints filed against the applicant in jurisdictions where it provides or is seeking to provide services
  • 100%: percentage of requirements met by the applicant to obtain a Certificate of Service Authority

Sources:

  • Illinois Commerce Commission, Docket No.: 24-0098, Meeting: 8/1/24 Deadline: 9/23/24, M E M O R A N D U M TO: The Commission FROM: Theresa Orozco, Administrative Law Judge DATE: July 9, 2024.