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SYSTEM BENEFIT FUNDS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY-STATE SUMMARY
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I. Policy
II. Administration
III. Financing
IV. Program information
V. Policy/Program Assessment
I. POLICY
Date Enacted: December 1, 1997
Date Effective: December 1, 1997
Time Period: Dec 1997-2007
Extensions to Time Period: Automatically repealed at end of time period unless renewed by Assembly
Applicable Laws, Orders, and Regulations
Section 6-1 Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources
Development Law of 1997. PA 90-561
http://www.legis.state.il.us/publicacts/pubact90/acts/90-0561.html
Section 6-6 Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997. PA 92-0012
http://www.legis.state.il.us/publicacts/pubact92/acts/92%2D0012.html
Description
The legislation provides funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and low-income assistance with non-bypassable flat monthly charges to ratepayers based on annual sales. Contributions are placed in the Energy Efficiency Trust Fund which the Illinois Department of Commerce & Community Affairs (DCCA) disburses. Retail generators must disclose fuel mix and emissions.
Restructuring Policy in Place (Y/N): Yes
Date Restructured: October 1, 1999
II. ADMINISTRATION
Administering Entity: Department of Commerce & Community Affairs, Energy & Recycling Bureau, Energy Conservation Division
Type of Entity: State
Administrative Contact: Henry Kurth, DCCA, (217) 785-5222 hkurth@commerce.state.il.us
Outreach/Customer Education
Direct consumer outreach has taken place in cooperation with the Home Depot Environmental Fairs and at Chicago's Earth Day Event at Grant Park. Additional outreach is planned during the 2002 Illinois State Fair where the focus will be on senior citizens.
DCCA Division of Energy Online Resources
Ameren Energy Tips
ComEd Mission Efficiency
Illinois Power Energy Efficiency
III. FINANCING
Funding Level: $ 3 million/yr
Funding Source: Surcharge on utility profits pro-rated by sales
Charge: 0.03 mills/kwh (includes surcharge on both gas and electric services)
IV. PROGRAM INFORMATION
Name
1. Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Project
-Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rehabilitation Grant Program
-Energy Efficient New Construction Program
2. Housing Authority Refrigerator Rebate and Recycling Initiative
3. Statewide Refrigerator Rebate Initiative
4. Replacement Fluorescent Light Bulb/ Energy Efficiency Kits Project
5. Energy Star(r) Torchiere Light Fixture Replacement Project
6. Replacement Room Air Conditioner Project
7. Community Energy Cooperative Project
8. Energy Star(r) Lighting Education Project
Project Type: Low-income, Contractor referrals, Weatherization; Collaboration with the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance and EPA's Energy Star Program; Affordable housing efficiency assistance
Press Releases
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/com/energy/news.html
V. POLICY/PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
Reporting Requirement
The DCCA shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly evaluating the effectiveness of the projects and programs, and recommending further legislation which will encourage additional development and implementation of energy efficiency projects and programs in Illinois and other actions that help to meet the goals of the Public Act.
Assessing Entity
Department of Commerce & Community Affairs, Energy & Recycling Bureau, Energy Conservation Division
Report Date: September 2001
Report Name: Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Program Update
Status
While the update does not estimate overall savings it does report a number of results including: construction of 136 new single-family homes that will be at least 40% more efficient than building code requirements; replacement of 3,945 refrigerators with models that are 50% more efficient, saving consumers $55/unit per year; distribution of 23,000 efficient lighting kits that will save an estimated 3.5 million kWh per year; replacement of 21,500 torchier lamps with more efficient, safer models for an energy cost savings of over $1.3 million per year; and over 3,000 rebates for purchase of more efficient air conditioners.
Assessment Contact: Henry Kurth, DCCA, (217) 785-5222 hkurth@commerce.state.il.us
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