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Illinois Commerce Commission Approves Energy Initiatives, Inc. to Operate as Agent, Broker, or Consultant

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The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued a regulatory document approving Energy Initiatives, Inc. to operate as an agent, broker, or consultant (ABC) in the State of Illinois. Following a thorough review of the Application and Amended Application, the Commission has deemed Energy Initiatives, Inc. to meet the necessary financial, managerial, and technical requirements to obtain a Certificate of Service Authority.

Key Takeaways:

  • Energy Initiatives, Inc. filed an Application on April 25, 2023, seeking authority to operate as an ABC in Illinois under Section 16-115C of the Public Utilities Act.
  • The Application was reviewed by Staff of the Commission, who requested additional information and clarification on certain matters.
  • The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued a ruling on June 8, 2023, directing Energy Initiatives, Inc. to file an Amended Application.
  • The ALJ waived the hearing in the matter on September 26, 2023, and marked the record "Heard and Taken."
  • Energy Initiatives, Inc. met all of the requirements to obtain a Certificate of Service Authority, including financial, managerial, and technical suitability.
  • The Commission approved the Application, and the attached Order grants the requested Certificate of Service Authority.
  • The deadline for the Commission to take final action is December 11, 2023.
  • Theresa Orozco, Administrative Law Judge, issued the Recommendation on September 25, 2023.
  • The Commission has not had any complaints filed against Energy Initiatives, Inc. for its provision of services in the electric or gas industry.

Statistics:

  • April 25, 2023: Energy Initiatives, Inc. filed its Application with the Commission.
  • May 5, 2023: Staff requested additional information and clarification on certian matters.
  • June 8, 2023: ALJ issued a ruling directing Energy Initiatives, Inc. to file an Amended Application.
  • June 20, 2023: Energy Initiatives, Inc. filed an Amended Application.
  • July 17, 2023: ALJ ruled directing Energy Initiatives, Inc. to file a stamped copy of its Certificate of Good Standing.
  • September 11, 2023: Energy Initiatives, Inc. filed an Errata.
  • September 26, 2023: ALJ waived the hearing and marked the record "Heard and Taken."

Sources:

  • Illinois Commerce Commission Regulatory Document: Docket No.: 23-0354, dated October 19, 2023.
  • Public Utilities Act of Illinois: Section 16-115C.
  • Energy Initiatives, Inc. Application for Licensure of Agents, Brokers, and Consultants under Section 16-115C of the Public Utilities Act.

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