Illinois Commerce Commission Grants Certificate of Service Authority to Lights Out Energy LLC

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The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved Lights Out Energy LLC's application for licensure as an agent, broker, or consultant (ABC) to operate in the state of Illinois. The commission granted the certificate of service authority to Lights Out Energy LLC on October 19, 2023, after reviewing the company's application and verifying its compliance with the necessary requirements.

Key Takeaways:

  • The commission has granted Lights Out Energy LLC a certificate of service authority to operate as an ABC in Illinois, authorizing it to offer services for the procurement or sale of retail electricity supply for third parties.
  • The company must comply with all applicable regulations, informational and reporting requirements, and all other applicable laws and regulations.
  • The Applicant has demonstrated compliance with the managerial, technical, and financial requirements of Section 16-115C of the Public Utilities Act.
  • The commission has also verified that the Applicant has provided a surety bond in the amount of $5,000 issued by a qualifying surety authorized to transact business in Illinois.
  • The company has agreed to comply with the Code of Conduct for ABCs contained in Section 454.90 and to adopt and follow rules and procedures to preserve the confidentiality of its customers' data.

Statistics:

  • The commission reviewed the application and attachments along with the supplementary information provided by the Applicant regarding the technical, managerial, and financial requirements and all other requirements of the Act and Part 454.
  • The commission found that the Applicant sufficiently demonstrates compliance with the requirements and granted the certificate of service authority.
  • The Applicant has certified that it will comply with all applicable regulations and will maintain records for a period of not less than three calendar years after the calendar year in which they were created.
  • The company has attested that no complaints have been filed against it for its provision of services in the electric or gas industry in jurisdictions where it provides or seeks to provide services.

Sources:

  • Illinois Commerce Commission, "Lights Out Energy LLC : Application for Licensure of : 23-0542 Agents, Brokers, and Consultants : under Section 16-115C of the : Public Utilities Act."
  • Public Utilities Act, Illinois Compiled Statutes, 220 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.
  • 83 Ill. Adm. Code 454, "Licensure of Retail Electric Agents, Brokers and Consultants"