Illinois Commerce Commission Approves Energy Efficiency Measures Certification

The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued a regulatory document approving an application from an energy efficiency measure installer to operate in the state under Section 16-128B of the Public Utilities Act. The applicant has met the necessary requirements, including providing contact information, federal employer identification number, and agreeing to comply with reporting and informational requirements. The commission's order grants the application, subject to certain conditions, including maintaining insurance coverage and retaining documentation of installations.

Key Takeaways:

• The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved an application from an energy efficiency measure installer to operate in the state.
• The applicant has met the five requirements contained in Section 462.50 of the Commission's Rules, including providing contact information and agreeing to comply with reporting and informational requirements.
• The applicant is directed to comply with the recertification requirements of Section 462.70, including maintaining insurance coverage that meets or exceeds the demands of Section 462.40(f).
• The applicant is also directed to adopt and follow rules and procedures to ensure that documentation regarding installations are retained for a period of not less than three calendar years after the calendar year in which they were created.

Statistics:

• 220 ILCS 5/16-128B: The Public Utility Act provision under which the applicant is operating.
• 83 Ill. Adm. Code 462: The Commission's rules governing energy efficiency measure installers.
• 462.50: The section of the Commission's Rules that outlines the five requirements for certification.
• 462.70: The section of the Commission's Rules that outlines the recertification requirements.
• 462.40(f): The section of the Commission's Rules that outlines the insurance coverage requirements.
• 462.100: The section of the Commission's Rules that outlines the documentation retention requirements.

Sources:

• Docket No.: E-23 - E-25 Minutes of Meeting: January 8, 2025
• 83 Ill. Adm. Code 462
• 220 ILCS 5/16-128B