Illinois Commerce Commission Approves WattB, Inc. d/b/a WattBuy's Application for Licensure

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WattB, Inc. d/b/a WattBuy's application for licensure as an agent, broker, or consultant (ABC) under Section 16-115C of the Public Utilities Act has been granted by the Illinois Commerce Commission. The Commission had previously denied the application on November 30, 2023, but after a Request for Rehearing on December 4, 2023, the Commission granted a second review on December 14, 2023. After reviewing the application and Supplemental Statement, the Commission has now approved WattB, Inc. d/b/a WattBuy's application.

Key Takeaways:

  • WattB, Inc. d/b/a WattBuy filed a verified application on June 12, 2023, seeking authority to operate as an ABC in Illinois.
  • Staff of the Commission initially recommended denial of the application on June 23, 2023, but later recommended approval on February 8, 2024.
  • The application met all requirements for a Certificate of Service Authority, including financial, managerial, and technical requirements.
  • No complaints were filed against WattB, Inc. d/b/a WattBuy for electric or gas services in the jurisdictions where it provides or seeks to provide services.
  • The Commission approved WattB, Inc. d/b/a WattBuy's application after a Request for Rehearing was granted on December 14, 2023.
  • The attached Order grants the requested Certificate of Service Authority.
  • Applicant has demonstrated compliance with the Rules and Regulations.

Statistics:

  • June 12, 2023: WattB, Inc. d/b/a WattBuy filed a verified application.
  • June 23, 2023: Staff of the Commission filed a Verified Statement recommending denial.
  • August 2, 2023: Applicant filed a Response to Staff's Verified Statement.
  • November 2, 2023: A Proposed Order was issued.
  • November 30, 2023: The Commission denied the application.
  • December 4, 2023: Applicant filed a Request for Rehearing.
  • December 14, 2023: The Commission granted Applicant's Request for Rehearing.
  • January 18, 2024: Applicant filed a Supplemental Statement.
  • February 8, 2024: Staff filed a Verified Statement recommending approval.
  • February 16, 2024: The Administrative Law Judge entered Applicant's Supplemental Statement and Staff's Verified Statement into the record.
  • 0 complaints were filed against WattB, Inc. d/b/a WattBuy for electric or gas services in relevant jurisdictions.
  • The Commission approved WattB, Inc. d/b/a WattBuy's application after a Request for Rehearing was granted.

Sources:

  • Docket No.: 23-0464
  • Meeting: 3/07/24
  • Deadline: 5/13/24
  • M E M O R A N D U M TO: The Commission FROM: Theresa Orozco, Administrative Law Judge DATE: February 16, 2024