ILLINOIS ENERGY
EFFICIENCY PORTFOLIO STANDARD (EEPS)
NEWS
BACKGROUND - On August 28, 2007 Governor Blagojevich signed Senate Bill
1592 into law which includes an Energy Efficiency Portfolio
Standard (EEPS) and a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) that
are among the most ambitious in the nation. The EEPS will
require Illinois utilities to reduce overall electric usage
by 0.2% of demand in 2008, escalating to 2.0% by 2015. The
RPS will require utilities to supply 2% of their power from
renewable energy sources by 2008 for certain “eligible
customers”, escalating to 25% by 2025.
This law creates a substantial budget for programs and incentives to reduce electrical energy usage and demand for customers of ComEd and Ameren. During the first year, there will be approximately $50 million devoted to various sectors of utility customers. ComEd and Ameren will focus approximately $38 million on residential, commercial and industrial customers and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic (DCEO) will utilize about $12 million on the low income and public sectors. During the second year, there will be over $100 million for programs and by the third year, over $150 million, by far the largest opportunity Illinois has had for energy efficiency and demand reduction.
DCEO EEPS programs that will be focused on facilities at local, state and federal government, public schools, community colleges, public universities and colleges are currently under development. ComEd and Ameren are developing similar programs which will be offered to residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
Public Sector Electric Efficiency Programs
The programs described below are offered to the public sector - federal, state and local government (county, township, municipal), public schools, community colleges, public universities and colleges, public safety, water and park districts in ComEd and Ameren electric service territories.
New Program! Starts June 1 , 2008
Standard Incentive Program
Provides grants and rebates to public sector entities for a specific list of energy efficiency measures. Measures include electric system efficiency improvements for lighting, motors, variable frequency drives, cooling equipment, traffic signals and exit signs, among others. The incentives are available to units of local, state, and federal government, schools, community colleges and universities. This program is part of the Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio and is limited to ComEd and Ameren electric service territories.
DCEO contact: Andrea Reiff, 217/785-0164, <andrea.reiff@illinois.gov>
New Program! Starts June 1 , 2008
Custom Incentive Program
Provides grants to public sector entities for improving the energy efficiency of equipment or process. The incentives are available for facility improvements that reduce the electricity use for measures not specifically listed in the Standard Incentive Program. This program is part of the Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio and is limited to ComEd and Ameren electric service territories.
DCEO contact: Tom Coe, 217/785-2433, <tom.coe@illinois.gov>
New Program! Starts June 1 , 2008
New Construction Program
Provides grants to public sector entities to encourage applicants to design new or rehabbed buildings to achieve the greatest level of energy efficiency. The program offers $/square foot incentives for facility design improvements beyond code, with incentive levels increasing for additional percentages beyond code. Estimated electricity savings must be documented by energy modeling and/or supporting calculations. This program is part of the Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio and is limited to ComEd and Ameren electric service territories.
DCEO contact: Tom Coe, 217/785-2433, <tom.coe@illinois.gov>
New Program! Starts June 1 , 2008
Retro-commissioning Program
Provides funding to identify and implement low cost tune-ups and adjustments that improve the efficiency of existing public buildings’ operating systems by returning them to intended operation or design specifications, with a focus on building controls and HVAC systems. Retro-commissioning services will be delivered through a network of commissioning providers that have been trained in program protocols and participation processes. This program is part of the Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio and is limited to ComEd and Ameren electric service territories.
DCEO contact: Tom Coe, 217/785-2433, <tom.coe@illinois.gov>
Illinois Lights for Learning Fundraiser
The Illinois Lights for Learning Fundraiser is a unique educational opportunity for Illinois students to earn money for their school or organization by selling money saving, energy efficient Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs). Participating schools keep 50% of the proceeds, and presentations are provided to education students and their community about the environmental and financial benefits of using CFLs. The program is administered for Illinois by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.
DCEO contact: Peggy Chamness, 217/785-3968, peggy.chamness@illinois.gov
Low Income Energy Effiiciency Programs
DCEO EEPS programs that will be focused on low income households and education and training are also under development.
Illinois Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Construction Program (EEAHCP)
Under this existing Program, grants are provided to Illinois based non-profit housing developers to include energy efficient building practices in the rehab or new construction of affordable housing units. The new program will be available to for-profit developers as well and include additional electricity savings measures.
The Program takes an all encompassing view of housing and does not fund standard energy efficient practices. Energy efficient building practices required by DCEO under the Program are:
- R21 (about 5-1/2”) blown insulation in sidewalls
- R44 (about 12”) attic insulation
- R10 (about 2”) foundation insulation
- High efficiency, sealed combustion furnace or boiler
- Sealed combustion water heater
- Exhaust ventilation in bathrooms and kitchens
Goals of the Program include:
- demonstrate the impact that energy efficiency has on creating and maintaining affordable housing
- show that lower housing costs can be achieved with energy efficiency
- treat the house as a system, focusing on energy efficiency, indoor air quality and occupant comfort
- identify and maximize cost effective energy efficiency opportunities present in rehab and new construction
- educate developers, architects and builders of the various energy efficient building measures and “green” building products such that they can begin using these measures and products on other non-funded DCEO projects
DCEO contact: Maureen Davlin, 217/785-2373, <maureen.davlin@illinois.gov>
New Program! Starts June 1 , 2008
Residential Retrofit Program
Provides funding to leverage existing low income weatherization and home improvement programs to maximize electricity savings. DCEO will partner with Program Implementers such as state agencies, local government, lending institutions, housing authorities, and affordable housing developers for direct installation or funding of electric efficiency measures in low income households. This program is part of Illinois Energy Efficiency Portfolio and is limited to ComEd and Ameren electric service territories.
DCEO contact: Maureen Davlin, 217/785-2373, <maureen.davlin@illinois.gov>
LINKS TO DOCKETS:
For information on the documents submitted for EEPS plans,
visit the eDocket page of the Illinois Commerce Commission
at: http://www.icc.illinois.gov/docket/Search.aspx.
Input the docket number and then click on Documents.
Dockets Numbers:
Ameren Docket 07-0539
http://www.icc.illinois.gov/e-docket/reports/browse/docket_detail.asp?id=8122&no=07-0539
ComEd Docket 07-0540
http://www.icc.illinois.gov/e-docket/reports/browse/docket_detail.asp?id=8124&no=07-0540
DCEO Docket 07-0541
http://www.icc.illinois.gov/e-docket/reports/browse/docket_detail.asp?id=8126&no=07-0541
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