THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK
- Introduced Feb 8, 2023
- In committee Feb 8, 2023
- Died
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Acts. Sets forth a statement of legislative findings and intent. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "thermal energy" and "thermal energy network". Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall initiate a proceeding within 3 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to support the development of thermal…
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Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Acts. Sets forth a statement of legislative findings and intent. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "thermal energy" and "thermal energy network". Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall initiate a proceeding within 3 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to support the development of thermal energy networks. Specifies the matters the Commission shall consider in such proceeding. Provides that the Commission shall adopt rules within 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory Act to do specified tasks. Provides for procedures for submittal of proposed pilot thermal energy network projects with the Commission. Provides that each gas, electric, or combination gas and utility corporation shall report to the Commission, on a quarterly basis and until completion of the pilot thermal energy network project, the status of each project. Provides that any thermal energy network created shall demonstrate that the gas, electric, or combination gas and electric corporation has entered into a labor peace agreement with a bona fide labor organization of jurisdiction that is actively engaged in representing gas and electric corporation employees. Makes corresponding changes to the Act and the Illinois Power Agency Act. Effective immediately.
Every action
22 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
- CommitteeTo Executive Subcommittee on Special Issues · Senate Special Issues
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeRe-assigned to Executive · Senate Executive
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned to Executive · Senate Executive
- SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Subcommittee on Special Issues · Senate Special Issues
- CommitteeTo Subcommittee on Special Issues · Senate Special Issues
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 To Subcommittee on Special Issues · Senate Special Issues
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateSession Sine Die
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Robert PetersD Primary sponsor · District 13
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