Bill Status of SB1666  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Robert Peters

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/15/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 3855/1-83 new
220 ILCS 5/3-101from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 3-101
220 ILCS 5/3-105from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 3-105
220 ILCS 5/3-127 new
220 ILCS 5/3-128 new
220 ILCS 5/8-513 new


Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
  2/8/2023SenateFirst Reading
  2/8/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/21/2023SenateAssigned to Executive
  2/23/2023SenateTo Executive Subcommittee on Special Issues
  3/2/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
  3/2/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/7/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
  3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  3/10/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  1/10/2024SenateRe-assigned to Executive
  1/10/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned to Executive
  1/17/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
  1/17/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  2/8/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Subcommittee on Special Issues
  2/8/2024SenateTo Subcommittee on Special Issues
  2/28/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
  3/7/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 To Subcommittee on Special Issues
  3/15/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  3/15/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  3/15/2024SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments