Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SB 635 — REGULATION-TECH

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0604

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    Passed Senate
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2013. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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Summary

Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

37 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to SB 635 introduced a new section focused specifically on natural gas energy efficiency programs. This section requires natural gas utilities to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures, allowing them to recover the associated costs that they incur. This is important because it encourages utilities to invest in energy-saving strategies, ultimately helping consumers save on energy costs and reducing overall energy consumption.

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SB0635 Engrossed LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
SB0635 Enrolled LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
The benefit-cost ratio is the ratio of the SB0635 Engrossed - 2 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b net present value of the total benefits of the measures to the net present value of the total costs as calculated over the lifetime of the measures.
The benefit-cost ratio is the ratio of the SB0635 Enrolled - 2 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b net present value of the total benefits of the measures to the net present value of the total costs as calculated over the lifetime of the measures.
Natural gas utilities may comply with this Section by meeting the annual incremental savings goal in the SB0635 Engrossed - 3 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b applicable year or by showing that total cumulative annual savings within a 3-year planning period associated with measures implemented after May 31, 2011 were equal to the sum of each annual incremental savings requirement from May 31, 2011 through the end of the applicable year:
Natural gas utilities may comply with this Section by meeting the annual incremental savings goal in the SB0635 Enrolled - 3 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b applicable year or by showing that total cumulative annual savings within a 3-year planning period associated with measures implemented after May 31, 2011 were equal to the sum of each annual incremental savings requirement from May 31, 2011 through the end of the applicable year:
(d) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (c) of this Section, a natural gas utility shall limit the amount of energy efficiency implemented in any 3-year reporting period established by subsection (f) of Section 8-104 of this Act, by SB0635 Engrossed - 4 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b an amount necessary to limit the estimated average increase in the amounts paid by retail customers in connection with natural gas service to no more than 2% in the applicable 3-year reporting period.
(d) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (c) of this Section, a natural gas utility shall limit the amount of energy efficiency implemented in any 3-year reporting period established by subsection (f) of Section 8-104 of this Act, by SB0635 Enrolled - 4 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b an amount necessary to limit the estimated average increase in the amounts paid by retail customers in connection with natural gas service to no more than 2% in the applicable 3-year reporting period.
Such measures shall be designed in conjunction with the utility and approved SB0635 Engrossed - 5 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b by the Commission.
Such measures shall be designed in conjunction with the utility and approved SB0635 Enrolled - 5 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b by the Commission.
The details of the measures implemented by the Department SB0635 Engrossed - 6 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b shall be submitted by the Department to the Commission in connection with the utility's filing regarding the energy efficiency measures that the utility implements.
The details of the measures implemented by the Department SB0635 Enrolled - 6 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b shall be submitted by the Department to the Commission in connection with the utility's filing regarding the energy efficiency measures that the utility implements.
The Department shall report to the Commission on an annual basis regarding the costs actually SB0635 Engrossed - 7 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b incurred by the Department in the implementation of the measures.
The Department shall report to the Commission on an annual basis regarding the costs actually SB0635 Enrolled - 7 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b incurred by the Department in the implementation of the measures.
If the Department is unable to meet performance requirements for the portion of the portfolio implemented by the Department, then the utility and the Department shall SB0635 Engrossed - 8 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b jointly submit a modified filing to the Commission explaining the performance shortfall and recommending an appropriate course going forward, including any program modifications that may be appropriate in light of the evaluations conducted under item (8) of subsection (f) of this Section.
If the Department is unable to meet performance requirements for the portion of the portfolio implemented by the Department, then the utility and the Department shall SB0635 Enrolled - 8 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b jointly submit a modified filing to the Commission explaining the performance shortfall and recommending an appropriate course going forward, including any program modifications that may be appropriate in light of the evaluations conducted under item (8) of subsection (f) of this Section.
If the Commission disapproves a plan, the Commission shall, within 30 days, describe in detail the reasons for the disapproval and describe a path by which the SB0635 Engrossed - 9 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b utility may file a revised draft of the plan to address the Commission's concerns satisfactorily.
If the Commission disapproves a plan, the Commission shall, within 30 days, describe in detail the reasons for the disapproval and describe a path by which the SB0635 Enrolled - 9 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b utility may file a revised draft of the plan to address the Commission's concerns satisfactorily.
(4) Coordinate with the Department to present a portfolio of energy efficiency measures proportionate to SB0635 Engrossed - 10 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b the share of total annual utility revenues in Illinois from households at or below 150% of the poverty level.
(4) Coordinate with the Department to present a portfolio of energy efficiency measures proportionate to SB0635 Enrolled - 10 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b the share of total annual utility revenues in Illinois from households at or below 150% of the poverty level.
(8) Provide for quarterly status reports tracking implementation of and expenditures for the utility's portfolio of measures and the Department's portfolio of SB0635 Engrossed - 11 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b measures, an annual independent review, and a full independent evaluation of the 3-year results of the performance and the cost-effectiveness of the utility's and Department's portfolios of measures and broader net program impacts and, to the extent practical, for adjustment of the measures on a going forward basis as a result of the evaluations.
(8) Provide for quarterly status reports tracking implementation of and expenditures for the utility's portfolio of measures and the Department's portfolio of SB0635 Enrolled - 11 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b measures, an annual independent review, and a full independent evaluation of the 3-year results of the performance and the cost-effectiveness of the utility's and Department's portfolios of measures and broader net program impacts and, to the extent practical, for adjustment of the measures on a going forward basis as a result of the evaluations.
For purposes of this Section, (i) a "large gas utility" is SB0635 Engrossed - 12 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b a gas utility that on December 31, 2008, served more than 1,500,000 gas customers in Illinois;
For purposes of this Section, (i) a "large gas utility" is SB0635 Enrolled - 12 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b a gas utility that on December 31, 2008, served more than 1,500,000 gas customers in Illinois;
The utility may recover reasonable costs associated with any such SB0635 Engrossed - 13 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b assistance.
The utility may recover reasonable costs associated with any such SB0635 Enrolled - 13 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b assistance.
or (ii) using natural gas as feedstock and meeting the usage requirements described in item (i) of this subsection (m), to the extent such annual feedstock usage is SB0635 Engrossed - 14 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b greater than 60% of the customer's total annual usage of natural gas.
or (ii) using natural gas as feedstock and meeting the usage requirements described in item (i) of this subsection (m), to the extent such annual feedstock usage is SB0635 Enrolled - 14 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b greater than 60% of the customer's total annual usage of natural gas.
SB0635 Engrossed - 15 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b (A) the customer's certification that, at the time of its application, it qualifies to be a SDC or exempt customer described in this subsection (m) of this Section;
SB0635 Enrolled - 15 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b (A) the customer's certification that, at the time of its application, it qualifies to be a SDC or exempt customer described in this subsection (m) of this Section;
SB0635 Engrossed - 16 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b (D) in the case of a SDC, the customer's certification that the required reserve account balance will be capped at 3 years' worth of accruals and that the customer may, at its option, make further deposits to the account to the extent such deposit would increase the reserve account balance above the designated cap level;
SB0635 Enrolled - 16 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b (D) in the case of a SDC, the customer's certification that the required reserve account balance will be capped at 3 years' worth of accruals and that the customer may, at its option, make further deposits to the account to the extent such deposit would increase the reserve account balance above the designated cap level;
SB0635 Engrossed - 17 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b (F) in the case of an exempt customer, the customer's certification of the level of gas usage as feedstock in the customer's operation in a typical year and that it will provide information establishing this level, upon request of the Department;
SB0635 Enrolled - 17 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b (F) in the case of an exempt customer, the customer's certification of the level of gas usage as feedstock in the customer's operation in a typical year and that it will provide information establishing this level, upon request of the Department;
Absent a determination by the Department within the 30-day period, the applicant shall be considered SB0635 Engrossed - 18 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b to be a SDC or exempt customer, as applicable, for all subsequent 3-year planning periods, as of the date of filing the application described in this subsection (m).
Absent a determination by the Department within the 30-day period, the applicant shall be considered SB0635 Enrolled - 18 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b to be a SDC or exempt customer, as applicable, for all subsequent 3-year planning periods, as of the date of filing the application described in this subsection (m).
SB0635 Engrossed - 19 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b (4) Upon request, or on its own motion, the Commission may open an investigation, no more than once every 3 years and not before October 1, 2014, to evaluate the effectiveness of the self-directing program described in this subsection (m).
SB0635 Enrolled - 19 - LRB098 04420 JWD 34448 b (4) Upon request, or on its own motion, the Commission may open an investigation, no more than once every 3 years and not before October 1, 2014, to evaluate the effectiveness of the self-directing program described in this subsection (m).
Customers described in this subsection (m) that were approved by the Department in February 2013 shall be considered to be a self-directing customer or exempt customer, as applicable, for the current 3-year planning period effective December 1, 2013.
Customers described in this subsection (m) that applied to the Department on January 3, 2013, were approved by the Department on February 13, 2013 to be a self-directing customer or exempt customer, and receive natural gas from a utility that provides gas service to at least 500,000 retail customers in Illinois and electric service to at least 1,000,000 retail customers in Illinois shall be considered to be a self-directing customer or exempt customer, as applicable, for the current 3-year planning period effective December 1, 2013.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0604

  2. Effective Date December 17, 2013

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 056-000-000

  7. 3/5 Vote Required

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  10. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. David Koehler

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2 - November 7, 2013

  12. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 2

  13. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000

  14. 3/5 Vote Required

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000

  18. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  19. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Unes

  20. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  21. Second Reading - Short Debate

  22. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  23. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40

  24. Do Pass / Short Debate Public Utilities Committee; 013-000-000

  25. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  26. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Unes

  27. Assigned to Public Utilities Committee

  28. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) November 30, 2013

  29. Referred to Rules Committee

  30. First Reading

  31. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michael Unes

  32. Arrived in House

  33. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Koehler

  36. Recalled to Second Reading

  37. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture and Conservation; 005-000-000

  38. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture and Conservation

  39. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  40. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 23, 2013

  42. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  43. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. David Koehler

  44. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As November 7, 2013

  45. Re-referred to Assignments

  46. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2013

  47. Second Reading

  48. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2013

  49. Do Pass Executive; 010-000-000

  50. Assigned to Executive

  51. Referred to Assignments

  52. First Reading

  53. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 117 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 83001
Democrat 26000
Republican 8000
Total 117001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Lang — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Anthony — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brown — Yea
McAsey — Yea
Hays — Yea
Ives — Yea
Jakobsson — Not Voting
Jefferson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Leitch — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Soto — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Bradley — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Brady — Yea
Turner — Yea
Unes — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Harris, Greg — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Williams — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Jones — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Willis — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Costello — Yea
Cross — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Hatcher — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Cloonen — Yea
Drury — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Golar — Yea
Harms — Yea
Kay — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Sandack — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Senger — Yea
Sente — Yea
Smiddy — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Concurrence, Amendment 2

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 41002
Democrat 12001
Republican 3000
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Landek — Yea
Manar — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Not Voting
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
LaHood — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Jacobs — Not Voting
Mulroe — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Noland — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Harris — Yea
Brady — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Haine — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Not Voting
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 41002
Democrat 13000
Republican 3000
Total 57002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
LaHood — Yea
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Landek — Yea
Harris — Yea
Manar — Yea
Brady — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Noland — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Righter — Yea
Jacobs — Not Voting
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Bush — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Connelly — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Oberweis — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Not Voting
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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What does SB 635 do?
Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in the short title Section.
Who sponsors SB 635?
SB 635 is sponsored by David Koehler (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 635?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2013. Enacted.
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