Teleconference Meeting (1:00 - 2:00 pm) Agenda Memo: Effective Useful Life (EUL) Calculations for programs with custom calculated impacts. Navigant Consulting to ComEd, ICC Staff and SAG (January 17, 2018).

Agenda IL-TRM Policy Issues for SAG Memo: Electricity Savings from Reduced Water Use (Elevate Energy, April 2018)​ Presentation: Illinois TRM: Energy per Gallon Factor - Background information to inform Elevate Energy's Request to Include an Energy per Gallon Factor in the Illinois TRM (Larry Kotewa, Elevate Energy) Follow-up: Attendee List and Meeting Notes

Agenda 2018 SAG Plan (Celia Johnson, SAG Facilitator) SAG Planning Overview Presentation 2018 SAG Plan (draft) SAG Process Guidance (draft) ComEd EE Research & Development Programs (Jim Fay, Noel Corral and Mark Milby, ComEd) Ameren Illinois Quarterly Report-Out (Q1 2018); Overview of PY9 and Transition Period Results (Kristol Simms, Ameren Illinois) ComEd Quarterly Report Template (Q1 2018); ComEd […]

Agenda (updated) "Industry Spotlight": Equity in Energy Efficiency (Jim Jerozal, Nicor Gas; Kristol Simms, Ameren Illinois; and Lauren Casentini, Resource Innovations) Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Research & Development Program (Christina Pagnusat, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas; Allen Dusault, Franklin Energy) LED Street Light Program (Bill Burns and Mark Hamann, ComEd) ​ComEd Voltage […]

Agenda Summary of Stakeholder Comments to SAG on the Policy Proposal Policy Proposal with edits submitted by NRDC, ICC Staff, Nicor Gas, and IECC LLC Policy Proposal with edits submitted by NRDC, ICC Staff and Navigant MEEA Presentation: IL Energy Code Compliance - Framework, Field Studies and Future Savings (Alison Lindburg, MEEA) Follow-up: Attendee List and Meeting […]

Agenda (updated) Industry Spotlight: Market Transformation (MT) National and Regional Landscape for MT (Stacey Paradis, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance) Panel discussion - brief overview of MT initiatives (ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) - Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas MT Presentation Overview of ComEd Market Transformation Summit (Jim Fay, ComEd) Overview of Nicor […]

The SAG meetings scheduled on Monday, December 3 (9:30 am - 12:00 pm) and Tuesday, December 4 (9:30 am - 12:00 pm) will be held by teleconference only. The purpose of the December meetings is to provide an opportunity for evaluators to present a high-level overview of draft EM&V work plans for 2019. Please note that evaluators will also […]

Agenda​ Overview of 2019 SAG Plan (Celia Johnson, SAG Facilitator) 2019 SAG Plan (final draft) Comments on the 2019 SAG Plan are due by COB on Monday, January 28. Send comments to [email protected]. ComEd Effective Useful Life (EUL) Persistence Research, Phase 1 (Karen Maoz, Navigant) Follow-Up Attendees and Meeting Notes (1/21/19) SAG Issue Tracker (updated 1/21/19)

Agenda Gas Utility Presentations: Nicor Gas Presentation ​Ameren Illinois Presentation ​Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Presentation

Agenda (v2) Health and Energy Efficiency (Will Klein, Green and Healthy Homes Initiative) ComEd 2018 Q4 Summary (Julie Hollensbe, ComEd) ComEd Emerging Technologies - Updates on Selected Projects and the Income Eligible Call for Ideas (Mark Milby and Noel Corral, ComEd) Electric Utility 3rd Party Programs Ameren Illinois 3rd Party Programs Overview (Kristol Simms and Keith Martin, Ameren Illinois) ComEd […]

Agenda (v2)​ Ameren Illinois Program Year 2018 Results Overview (Kristol Simms, Ameren Illinois) Nicor Gas 2018 Portfolio Overview (Chris Vaughn, Nicor Gas) 2018 Results Overview and 2019 Q1 Status Review (Christina Pagnusat, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) Addressing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in EE Industry (Carla Walker-Miller, Walker-Miller Energy Services) MEEA Diversity and Inclusion Initiative (Stacey Paradis, Midwest Energy […]

Agenda Financial Resources from the Healthcare Sector (Will Klein, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative)​ Energy Efficiency and Health Project Updates (Mark Milby, ComEd) Follow-up: Attendees and Meeting Notes (6/19/19) SAG Issue tracker (updated 6/19/19)

Agenda Income Eligible Net-to-Gross and the IL-NTG Methods (Jennifer Morris, ICC Staff) Income Eligible Net-to-Gross (Molly Lunn, ComEd)​ ​Tracking Savings for Behavior Programs (Ted Weaver, First Tracks Consulting on behalf of Nicor Gas) ​Follow-up: Attendees and Meeting Notes (8/8/2019)

Agenda ​ComEd 2019 Mid-Year Budget Updates (Molly Lunn, ComEd)​ Follow-up: Attendees and Meeting Notes (9/2/2019) ​SAG Issue Tracker (updated 9/2/2019)

Agenda Innovative Energy Efficiency Trends (Dan York, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, ACEEE) ​Gas Technology Innovations: Focus on Gas-fired Heat Pumps (Paul Glanville, Gas Technology Institute) Energy Foundry: Background and EE Innovation Trends (Damien Despinoy, Energy Foundry) ​Intellihot Technologies Presentation (Scott Lenger, Intellihot) C&I Networked Lighting Controls: Technology Capabilities and Energy Savings Potential (v2) (Dan Mellinger, […]

Agenda Follow-up: Attendee List and Meeting Notes (11/1/2019)

Tues., Nov. 12, 2019 SAG Agenda Non-Qualified Equipment Policy Request Presentation (Rick Berry, Navigant) Non-Qualified Equipment Policy Request Memo from Navigant to SAG (June 25, 2019) ComEd 2020 Evaluation Plan Presentation (Jeff Erickson, Navigant) Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Nov. 12 Meeting  

Wed., Nov. 13, 2019 SAG Agenda Nicor Gas 2020 Evaluation Plan Presentation (Kevin Grabner, Navigant) Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas 2020 Evaluation Plan Presentation (Kevin Grabner, Navigant) Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Nov. 13 Meeting

Nov. 19, 2019 SAG Agenda Water-Energy Nexus Water Efficiency as a Partner to Energy Efficiency (Mary Ann Dickinson, Alliance for Water Efficiency) ComEd Emerging Tech: Energy-Water Nexus Update (Jim Fay and Mark Milby, ComEd) Utility Updates Ameren Illinois Program Year 2019 Q3 Update (Kristol Simms and Deb Perry, Ameren Illinois) Ameren Illinois Market Development Initiative […]

Nov. 20, 2019 SAG Agenda CPAS and AAIG: Understanding Illinois Electric Utility Savings Goals (Chris Neme, Energy Futures Group, representing NRDC) CPAS Considerations & Challenges: Lessons from 2018, Outlook to 2019+ (Molly Lunn, ComEd) Ameren Illinois CPAS Perspective and Challenges (Kristol Simms, Ameren Illinois) Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Nov. 20 Meeting SAG Issue […]

The purpose of the December 6th meeting is for Opinion Dynamics (Ameren Illinois’ evaluator) to present a high-level overview of the draft evaluation plan for the program year beginning on January 1, 2020. Please note the written draft evaluation plans (EM&V work plan) for Ameren Illinois will be circulated for review and comment following this […]

Nicor Gas will present their EE portfolio quarterly report-out for Q3 2019. Nicor Gas will also share an overview of key program changes for 2020. December 9, 2019 SAG Agenda Nicor Gas 2019 Q4 Quarterly Update and 2020 Portfolio Overview (Chris Vaughn, Nicor Gas) Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Dec. 9 Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is for the SAG Facilitator to present an overview of the 2020 SAG Plan and schedule and request final comments. January 17, 2020 Meeting Agenda SAG Facilitator Presentation: 2020 SAG Plan Overview Planning materials for review: SAG Portfolio Planning Process Project Plan - final draft (Jan. 16, 2020) SAG Portfolio […]

The purpose of the January 28 SAG meeting: To provide stakeholders, utilities, and program participants with foundational information on state and federal IL Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) requirements and goals, as well as the utility-braided IHWAP programs; and To hold a statewide discussion of considerations and opportunities within the delivery of braided IHWAP/utility funded […]

The purpose of this meeting is for gas utilities to present an overview of major adjustments to savings goals for the 2020 program year to interested stakeholders, per the adjustable savings goal policy (see Section 6.2 of Policy Manual Version 2.0). February 4, 2020 SAG Agenda Nicor Gas Adjustable Goals: Nicor Gas SAG Presentation Nicor […]

The purpose of this meeting is for ComEd's consultant Itron to present an overview of results from the ComEd baseline study. February 6, 2020 SAG Agenda ComEd Residential, Commercial and Industrial Saturation/End-Use Research, Market Penetration and Potential Study Presentation ComEd Commercial Primary Data Collection ComEd Industrial Primary Data Collection Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from […]

The purpose of the Feb. 10 meeting is to discuss follow-up from the November 2019 SAG meetings, on Cumulative Persisting Annual Savings (CPAS) and cannabis EE considerations. February 10, 2020 SAG Agenda CPAS Questions Requiring Further Discussion (SAG Facilitator) CPAS Proposal for IL-TRM (Jim Fay, ComEd) Update on Energy Impact with Recreational Cannabis in Illinois […]

The purpose of the March 10 and March 11 SAG meetings is to kick-off the SAG Portfolio Planning Process. Illinois utilities (Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) will present a report-out on 2019 EE portfolio progress and an overview of current EE portfolios. Tuesday, March 10 SAG Agenda SAG Portfolio […]

The purpose of the March 10 and March 11 SAG meetings is to kick-off the SAG Portfolio Planning Process. Illinois utilities (Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) will present a report-out on 2019 EE portfolio progress and an overview of current EE portfolios. During the March 11 meeting, SAG will also hold a […]

The purpose of the April 14th SAG meeting is for utilities to share an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting energy efficiency portfolios. This meeting will be held by teleconference. Tuesday, April 14 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Planning Process Update Presentation 2020 SAG Project Plan (final, updated April 7, 2020) 2020 SAG Portfolio Planning […]

The purpose of the May 12-13 SAG meetings is for stakeholders to present Energy Efficiency Ideas for Illinois utilities to consider in developing their 2022-2025 EE Plans. Click here to visit the May 13 meeting page. Tuesday, May 12 SAG Agenda EE Ideas Proposed for Residential Portfolios: NRDC Presentation: Residential Program Ideas Non-IQ Multi-Family Heat […]

The purpose of the May 12-13 SAG meetings is for stakeholders to present Energy Efficiency Ideas for Illinois utilities to consider in developing their 2022-2025 EE Plans. The May 13 meeting will be held jointly with the Income Qualified EE Advisory Committee. Click here to visit the May 12 Meeting page. Wednesday, May 13 SAG […]

The purpose of the June 3 SAG meeting is to finish Energy Efficiency Idea presentations proposed for Illinois utilities to consider in developing their 2022-2025 EE Plans. The May 12 and May 13 SAG meetings also focused on Energy Efficiency Idea presentations. June 3, 2020 SAG Agenda EE Ideas Proposed for Workforce Development, Training and […]

The purpose of the small group SAG meeting on Thursday, June 11 is to discuss evaluation impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thursday, June 11 Small Group SAG Agenda Illinois Evaluation and COVID-19: What to do when COVID-19 will affect the energy efficiency savings we measure? (Joint Evaluator Presentation - Guidehouse and Opinion Dynamics) Follow-up: […]

Tuesday, June 16 SAG Agenda The purpose of the June 16 SAG meeting: For utilities to provide an initial response to Energy Efficiency Idea proposals presented during the May 12 and June 3 SAG meetings. To discuss market effects, raised during the Nov. 2019 SAG meeting on Cumulative Persisting Annual Savings (CPAS). To discuss “big […]

Wednesday, June 17 Joint SAG + IQ EE Advisory Committee Agenda The purpose of the June 17 Joint SAG - Income Qualified EE Advisory Committee meeting: To educate SAG and IQ EE Advisory Committee Participants about a new income qualification guidelines policy proposal, in response to COVID-19. For utilities to provide an initial response to […]

The purpose of the June 23, 2020 meeting is for ComEd’s consultant Dunsky to present ComEd Potential Study results. This meeting will be held by teleconference. Tuesday, June 23 SAG Agenda ComEd 2021-2030 Economic Potential Assessment Draft Results Presentation Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from June 23 Meeting

The purpose of the August 24 meeting: To follow-up on COVID-19 evaluation impacts and discuss resolution of the option the evaluators will use to count 2020 custom savings. August 24, 2020 Small Group SAG Agenda Estimating Savings in 2020 Due to COVID-19: SAG Comments Received Joint Presentation from Evaluation Teams: Illinois Evaluation and COVID-19 (Guidehouse […]

The purpose of the Wednesday, August 26 SAG teleconference meeting is to discuss draft Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Potential Study results. August 26, 2020 SAG Agenda Peoples and North Shore Gas Market Potential Study: Preliminary Potential Estimates (Applied Energy Group Presentation) Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Aug. 26 Meeting

The purpose of the Thursday, August 27 SAG teleconference meeting is: For ComEd to update SAG on 2020 portfolio rebalancing. To educate SAG participants on Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) data use; discuss potential future use of data. (Ameren Illinois and ComEd) August 27, 2020 SAG Agenda ComEd Presentation: Midyear Budget Updates + Leveraging AMI Data […]

The purpose of the Wednesday, September 2 SAG teleconference meeting is to discuss draft Ameren Illinois Market Potential Study results. Wednesday, September 2, 2020 SAG Agenda AEG Presentation: Ameren Illinois Market Potential Study Preliminary Potential Estimates Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Sept. 2 Meeting

The purpose of the September 3 teleconference meeting is for the Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present initial net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2021 program year. Thursday, September 3, 2020 SAG Agenda Additional information on evaluator NTG recommendations for the 2021 program year can be found on the […]

The purpose of the September 11 teleconference meeting is to discuss follow-up on evaluator net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2021 program year. Friday, September 11, 2020 SAG Agenda Additional information on evaluator NTG recommendations for the 2021 program year can be found on the 2021 NTG page.

The purpose of the September 18 teleconference meeting is to discuss follow-up on evaluator net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2021 program year. September 18, 2020 Agenda (NTG Meeting #3) Additional information on evaluator NTG recommendations for the 2021 program year can be found on the 2021 NTG page.

The purpose of the September 25 teleconference meeting is to discuss final open items on evaluator net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2021 program year. September 25, 2020 Agenda (NTG Meeting #4) Additional information on evaluator NTG recommendations for the 2021 program year can be found on the 2021 NTG page.

The purpose of the Thursday, October 1 SAG teleconference meeting is to discuss equity hiring and workforce development. This meeting will be held jointly with both the Income Qualified North and Income Qualified South EE Advisory Committees. Thursday, October 1 SAG Agenda SAG Zoom Instructions Equity Hiring Panel: Barriers and Solutions in the EE Workforce […]

The purpose of the October 26 and October 27 SAG meetings is for Illinois utilities (Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) to present draft EE Portfolio Plans for 2022-2025. The October SAG meetings will be held jointly with the IQ North and IQ South EE Advisory Committees. Note: ComEd and […]

The purpose of the October 26 and October 27 SAG meetings is for Illinois utilities (Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) to present draft EE Portfolio Plans for 2022-2025. The October SAG meetings will be held jointly with the IQ North and IQ South EE Advisory Committees. Note: ComEd and […]

The purpose of the Tuesday, November 10 SAG teleconference meeting is for Nicor Gas to present a report-out of an internal tool assessing EE portfolio potential. Tuesday, November 10 SAG Agenda Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Potential Assessment Presentation Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Nov. 10, 2020 Meeting

The purpose of the November 13 meeting: To discuss evaluation treatment of business closures, an issue raised during a June SAG meeting to discuss COVID-19 evaluation impacts. To discuss questions raised by Guidehouse on treatment of negative savings by evaluation. Agenda for Friday, Nov. 13 Small Group Evaluation Meeting Evaluation Treatment of Business Closures (Joint […]

The purpose of the November 16 and November 17 SAG meetings is for participants to provide initial feedback on draft EE Portfolio Plans for 2022-2025, presented during the October 26-27 SAG meetings. The November SAG meetings will be held jointly with the IQ North and IQ South EE Advisory Committees. Please note: Income Qualified (IQ) […]

The purpose of the November 16 and November 17 SAG meetings is for participants to provide initial feedback on draft EE Portfolio Plans for 2022-2025, presented during the October 26-27 SAG meetings. The November SAG meetings will be held jointly with the IQ North and IQ South EE Advisory Committees. Please note: Income Qualified (IQ) […]

The purpose of the December 2 teleconference is for the ComEd, Nicor Gas and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present an overview of draft EM&V work plans for the 2021 program year. Wednesday, December 2 SAG Agenda ComEd 2021 Evaluation Plan Presentation (Guidehouse) Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas 2021 Evaluation Plan Presentation (Guidehouse) Nicor […]

The purpose of the December 9 teleconference is for Ameren Illinois' evaluator to present an overview of the draft EM&V work plan for the 2021 program year. Wednesday, December 9 SAG Agenda Ameren Illinois 2021 Evaluation Plan Presentation (Opinion Dynamics) Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Dec. 9 Meeting

The purpose of the February 16 meeting is for the SAG Facilitator to present an overview of the draft 2021 SAG Plan and request final comments. February 16, 2021 SAG Agenda 2021 SAG Plan Presentation (SAG Facilitator) Planning documents for review: 2021 SAG Plan (Clean Final Draft for Review) SAG Process Guidance - 2021 Update […]

The purpose of the February 22, 2021 Small Group SAG meeting is to address the following evaluation questions: To discuss evaluation questions regarding how ongoing engagement should affect persistence in business programs. To introduce savings normalization options for the 2021 program year. Agenda for Monday, February 22 Small Group Evaluation Meeting Guidehouse Presentation: Ongoing Engagement […]

August 30, 2021 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Update: 2021 SAG Update SAG Portfolio Planning Process Feedback Utility Updates: Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Report-Out Presentation ComEd Report-Out Presentation Nicor Gas Report-Out Presentation Ameren Illinois Report-Out Presentation Follow-up: Monday, August 30 Attendee List and Notes SAG Open Issues Tracking Document (updated 9/7/21)

The purpose of the September 2 teleconference meeting is for the Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present initial net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2022 program year. Thursday, September 2, 2021 SAG Agenda Annual Net to Gross Update Process - SAG Facilitator Presentation Thursday, September 2 Attendee List and Notes […]

The purpose of the September 13 teleconference meeting is to discuss follow-up on evaluator net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2022 program year. Monday, September 13, 2021 SAG Agenda Visit the 2022 NTG page for additional information. Draft NTG memos are posted on the Draft Evaluation Materials page.

The purpose of the September 22 teleconference meeting is to discuss follow-up on evaluator net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2022 program year. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 SAG Agenda Visit the 2022 NTG page for additional information.

The purpose of the September 27 teleconference meeting is to discuss final open items on evaluator net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2022 program year. Monday, September 27, 2021 SAG Agenda Visit the 2022 NTG page for additional information. Draft NTG memos are posted on the Draft Evaluation Materials page.

In mid-September 2021, Public Act 102-0662 was signed into law in Illinois by Governor Pritzker. There are several impacts to energy efficiency in the legislation, including establishing additional (electric) Cumulative Persisting Annual Savings (CPAS) goals in future years for Ameren Illinois and ComEd, pursuant to Section 8-103B. The law requires the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) […]

In mid-September 2021, Public Act 102-0662 was signed into law in Illinois by Governor Pritzker. There are several impacts to energy efficiency in the legislation, including establishing additional (electric) Cumulative Persisting Annual Savings (CPAS) goals in future years for Ameren Illinois and ComEd, pursuant to Section 8-103B. The law requires the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) […]

The purpose of the Feb. 22nd meeting: For the SAG Facilitator to present an overview of the 2022 SAG Plan and request feedback; and For the Ameren Illinois evaluator to provide an overview of the draft evaluation plan (EM&V work plan) for the 2022 program year, and 2022-2025 evaluation activities, prior to sharing the draft […]

SAG will meet on Wednesday, April 13 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm) for northern Illinois utility evaluators to present an overview of draft evaluation plans (EM&V Work Plans). Plans will be presented for ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas. Written draft plans will also be available for review and comment following the […]

The second quarter SAG meeting will be split into two days: Wednesday May 4 and Thursday May 5 Wednesday, May 4 SAG Agenda Policy Manual Version 3.0 SAG Facilitator Presentation: Policy Manual Version 3.0 Update Process Click here to download the Policy Manual Version 3.0 Proposed Policy Template. Efficient Choice Updates ComEd Presentation: ComEd Efficient […]

The second quarter SAG meeting will be split into two days: Wednesday May 4 and Thursday May 5 Thursday, May 5 SAG Agenda Nicor Gas Presentation: EE Portfolio 2021 Results Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Presentation: EE Portfolio 2021 Results ComEd Presentation: EE Portfolio 2021 Results Follow-up: May 5, 2022 Attendee List and Notes […]

The purpose of the September 2 teleconference meeting is for the Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present initial net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2023 program year. Friday, September 2 SAG Agenda (NTG Meeting #1) Visit this year's NTG meeting page for meeting materials.

The third quarter SAG meeting will be held on Thursday, September 8. This meeting will be held jointly with the Income Qualified (IQ) EE Committee. The purpose of the September 8 meeting is for Ameren Illinois' evaluator Opinion Dynamics to present two recently finalized reports: Ameren Illinois Low Income Needs Assessment Final Report (June 1, […]

The purpose of the September 13 teleconference meeting is for the Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present initial net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2023 program year. Visit this year's NTG meeting page for meeting materials.

The purpose of the September 27 teleconference meeting is for the Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present initial net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2023 program year. Visit this year's NTG meeting page for meeting materials.

The fourth quarter SAG meeting will be split into two days: Tuesday, November 15 and Wednesday, November 16. The purpose of the November 15th meeting is for Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas to report-out on 2022 EE portfolio progress. Tuesday, November 15 Q4 SAG Agenda Ameren Illinois Quarterly Update […]

The fourth quarter SAG meeting will be split into two days: Tuesday, November 15 and Wednesday, November 16. The purpose of the November 16th meeting: To educate SAG about federal energy efficiency (EE) opportunities; and For Walker-Miller Energy Services to report-out on research for Ameren Illinois. Wednesday, November 16 Q4 SAG Agenda Midwest Energy Efficiency […]

The purpose of the December 6 meeting is for independent evaluators to present an overview of the draft EM&V work plans for Ameren Illinois and ComEd for the 2023 program year. A second meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7. Tuesday, December 6 SAG Evaluation Plan Meeting Agenda Opinion Dynamics Presentation: Ameren Illinois 2023-2025 […]

The purpose of the December 7 meeting is for independent evaluators to present an overview of the draft EM&V work plans for Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas for the 2023 program year. This is a two part meeting; the first meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 6. Wednesday, December 7 SAG […]

The purpose of the January 19 meeting is for the SAG Facilitator to present an overview of the draft 2023 SAG Plan and request final comments. January 19, 2023 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Presentation: 2023 SAG Plan Follow-up: January 19, 2023 Attendee List and Notes SAG Planning Materials for Final Review: 2023 SAG Plan (Final Draft […]

The first quarter SAG meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 22. The purpose of the March 22 meeting is to educate SAG participants on the ACEEE Leading with Equity Initiative and University of Michigan Energy Equity Project, including understanding considerations for Illinois energy efficiency portfolios. March 22, 2023 SAG Q1 Meeting Agenda SAG Facilitator […]

The second quarter SAG meeting will be split into two days: Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26 The purpose of the April 25 meeting is for Ameren Illinois and Nicor Gas to report-out on EE portfolio progress. ComEd, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas will present on April 26. Tuesday, April 25 Q2 SAG […]

The second quarter SAG meeting will be split into two days: Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26 The purpose of the April 26 meeting is for ComEd and Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas to report-out on EE portfolio progress. Ameren Illinois and Nicor Gas will present on April 26. Wednesday, April 26 Q2 […]

The purpose of the September 6 SAG meeting is for the Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present initial net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2024 program year. This is the first of four meetings to finalize NTG values for the 2024 program year. NTG values must be finalized by […]

The purpose of the September 13 SAG meeting is to discuss follow-up on evaluator net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2024 program year. This is the second of four meetings to finalize NTG values for the 2024 program year. NTG values must be finalized by October 1. Visit this year’s NTG page for the agenda and additional […]

The purpose of the September 20 SAG meeting is to discuss follow-up on evaluator net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2024 program year. This is the third of four meetings to finalize NTG values for the 2024 program year. NTG values must be finalized by October 1. Visit this year’s NTG page for additional information.

Tuesday, September 26 - third quarter (Q3) large group SAG meeting September 26, 2023 SAG Q3 Meeting Agenda ComEd Presentation: Income Eligible Weatherization Customer Bill Impacts SAG Facilitator Update: Q3 2023 Meeting Follow-up:  September 26, 2023 Attendee List and Notes Income-Eligible Bill Impacts Analysis (Resource Innovations Report prepared for ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & […]

The purpose of the September 27 SAG meeting is to finalize consensus on 2024 program year NTG values. NTG values must be finalized by October 1. Visit this year’s NTG page for additional information.

The fourth quarter SAG meeting will be split into two days: Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15 Tuesday, November 14 Q4 SAG Agenda (Day 1) Northern Illinois Multi-Family Energy Savings Presentation ComEd Quarterly Update Presentation (November 2023) Nicor Gas Quarterly Update Presentation (November 2023) Follow-up: November 14, 2023 Attendee List and Notes Follow-up Response […]

The fourth quarter SAG meeting will be split into two days: Tuesday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 15 Wednesday, November 15 Q4 SAG Agenda (Day 2) Ameren Illinois Voltage Optimization Presentation ComEd Voltage Optimization Presentation Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Quarterly Update Presentation (November 2023) Ameren Illinois Quarterly Update Presentation (November 2023) Ameren Illinois […]

The purpose of the Tuesday, December 5 meeting is for independent evaluators to present an overview of the draft evaluation plans for Ameren Illinois and ComEd for the 2024 program year. A second meeting for Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas evaluation presentations will be held on Wednesday, December 6. Tuesday, December 5 […]

The purpose of the Wednesday, December 6 meeting is for independent evaluators to present an overview of the draft evaluation plans for Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas for the 2024 program year. The first meeting for Ameren Illinois and ComEd evaluation presentations will be held on Tuesday, December 5. Wednesday, December 6 […]

The purpose of the January 17 meeting is for the SAG Facilitator to present an overview of the 2024 SAG Plan and kick-off the SAG Portfolio Planning Process January 17, 2024 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Presentation: 2024 SAG Portfolio Planning Process Follow-up: January 17, 2024 Large Group SAG Attendee List and Notes   Follow-up item: Comments […]

The purpose of the February 13 and February 14 SAG meetings is to kick-off the SAG Portfolio Planning Process. Illinois utilities (Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) presented an overview of current EE portfolios and considerations for the 2026-2029 EE Portfolio Plans. Please note: On February 21, Illinois utilities also presented […]

The purpose of the February 13 and February 14 Large Group SAG meetings is to kick-off the SAG Portfolio Planning Process. Illinois utilities (Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) will present an overview of current EE portfolios and considerations for the 2026-2029 EE Portfolio Plans. Please note: On February 21, […]

The Large Group SAG will meet on Wednesday, February 21 by teleconference, via Webex. There will be a 30-minute break during the meeting. The purpose of the February 21 Large Group SAG meeting is to kick-off the 2024 SAG Portfolio Planning Process, with an overview of income qualified / income eligible EE programs. Illinois utilities will […]

SAG will meet on Tuesday, March 5 Purpose of March 5 meeting: For the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to educate SAG about federal EE funding opportunities for Illinois through the Inflation Reduction Act; For National Consumer Law Center to educate SAG on Inflation Reduction Act program design and consumer protection recommendations; and For the SAG […]

The purpose of the April 9 meeting is for “Energy Efficiency Ideas” to be presented. Tuesday, April 9 SAG Agenda Recurve EE Ideas Presentation Joint Stakeholder EE Ideas Presentation SAG Facilitator Introduction: April EE Idea Meetings Follow-up: April 9, 2024 Large Group SAG Attendees and Notes Background: The 2024 SAG Portfolio Planning Process includes an […]

The purpose of the April 10 meeting is for “Energy Efficiency Ideas” to be presented. The agenda and materials will be posted and circulated in advance. Wednesday, April 10 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction: April EE Idea Meetings Vote Solar EE Idea Presentation Joint Stakeholder EE Ideas Presentation Follow-up: April 10, 2024 Large Group SAG […]

The purpose of the April 16 meeting is for “Energy Efficiency Ideas” to be presented. The agenda and materials will be posted and circulated in advance. Tuesday, April 16 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction: April EE Idea Meetings DarkSky Chicago EE Idea Presentation: The Effective Use of Outdoor Lighting for EE Mendota Group EE Idea Presentation: Market […]

The purpose of the April 17 meeting is for “Energy Efficiency Ideas” to be presented. The agenda and materials will be posted and circulated in advance. Wednesday, April 17 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction: April EE Idea Meetings IQ South EE Ideas Presentation Elevate EE Idea Presentation: Diverse Contractor Support Joint Stakeholder EE Idea Presentation: Residential IQ […]

Purpose of May 14 meeting: For Ameren Illinois to present an update on electric utility savings goal challenges; and For Illinois utilities to respond to EE Ideas presented to SAG on April 9 and April 16 Tuesday, May 14 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction: May SAG Meetings Ameren Illinois Presentation: Electric Savings Goals Update General […]

Purpose of May 15 meeting: For Illinois utilities to respond to EE Ideas presented to SAG on April 10 and April 17. Responses to income qualified (IQ) ideas are grouped in the May 15 meeting. Wednesday, May 15 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction: May SAG Meetings General Utility Statements in Response to SAG EE Ideas EE […]

The purpose of the June 12 meeting: For ComEd and Guidehouse to introduce policy questions; For Ameren Illinois to introduce a proposed IL Technical Reference Manual (TRM) measure on electric vehicles; and For Illinois utilities to present an overview of Total Resource Cost Test non-measure level inputs, and any changes for the 2026-2029 EE Plans. Wednesday, […]

Purpose of July 17 Large Group SAG meeting: For Illinois utilities to follow-up on Total Resource Cost Test non-measure level inputs changes for the 2026-2029 EE Plans; To educate participants on market effects evaluation efforts for Ameren Illinois; and For Illinois utility evaluators to educate SAG on the approach to tracking the Net-to-Gross for Disadvantaged […]

A SAG Small Group meeting to follow-up on the ComEd policy proposals and Ameren Illinois electric vehicle measure presented to SAG on June 12 will be held on Thursday, July 18 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) Thursday, July 18 SAG Small Group Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction to July 18 Small Group Meeting ComEd Update on […]

The purpose of the August 13 SAG meeting is to discuss draft EE baseline and potential study results for Ameren Illinois, ComEd, and Nicor Gas. Tuesday, August 13 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction to August 13 Meeting GDS Associates Presentation: Illinois 2023 Baseline and Potential Study - Key Observations and Draft Results Follow-up: August 13, 2024 […]

The purpose of the September 3 SAG meeting is to discuss draft EE potential study results for Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. Tuesday, September 3 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction to September 3 Meeting Applied Energy Group Presentation: Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Market Potential Study Follow-up: September 3, 2024 Large Group SAG Attendees […]

The purpose of the September 4 SAG meeting is for the Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present initial net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2025 program year Wednesday, September 4 Large Group SAG NTG Meeting #1 Agenda This is the first of four meetings to finalize NTG values for the […]

The purpose of the Tuesday, September 10 SAG meeting: For Ameren Illinois to present the draft 2026-2029 Energy Efficiency Plan; and For Illinois EPA to present an Inflation Reduction Act update to SAG, as a follow-up to the March SAG meeting. The September 10 meeting will be held in-person, in Chicago, with a teleconference option. […]

The purpose of the September 11 SAG meeting is for the Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present initial net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2025 program year This is the second of four meetings to finalize NTG values for the 2025 program year NTG values must be finalized by October […]

A SAG Small Group meeting to follow-up on the ComEd policy proposals presented to SAG on June 12 will be held on Monday, September 16 (1:30 - 3:00 pm) This is a follow-up discussion to the July 18 SAG Small Group meeting Monday, September 16 SAG Small Group Agenda SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to September 16 Small […]

The purpose of the September 18 SAG meeting is for the Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present initial net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2025 program year This is the third of four meetings to finalize NTG values for the 2025 program year NTG values must be finalized by October […]

The purpose of the September 25 SAG meeting is for the Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas evaluators to present initial net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2025 program year This is the final meeting to reach consensus on NTG values for the 2025 program year NTG values must be finalized by October […]

SAG will meet on Tuesday, October 1. The purpose of the October 1 meeting is for interested stakeholders to share feedback on Ameren Illinois’ draft 2026-2029 EE Plan, presented to SAG on September 10. Tuesday, October 1 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to October 1 Meeting IQ South EE Committee Feedback on Draft Ameren Illinois […]

The purpose of the Tuesday, October 8 SAG meeting: For ComEd to present the preliminary draft 2026-2029 EE Plan Portfolio; and For Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas to present the preliminary draft 2026-2029 EE Plan Portfolio. The October 8 meeting will be held in-person, in Chicago, with a teleconference option. Tuesday, October 8 SAG […]

SAG will meet on Thursday, October 24. The purpose of this meeting is for Nicor Gas to present the draft 2026-2029 Energy Efficiency Plan. The meeting will be held by teleconference. Thursday, October 24 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction to October 24 Meeting Nicor Gas Draft 2026-2029 EE Plan Presentation Follow-up: October 24, 2024 Large Group […]

SAG will meet on Tuesday, October 29. The purpose of the October 29 meeting is for interested stakeholders to share feedback on ComEd's draft 2026-2029 EE Plan, presented to SAG on October 8. Tuesday, October 29 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction to October 29 Meeting Initial Feedback Presented to ComEd by Non-Financially Interested Negotiating Stakeholders ComEd […]

SAG will meet on Wednesday, October 30. The purpose of the October 30 meeting is for interested stakeholders to share feedback on Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas draft 2026-2029 EE Plan, presented to SAG on October 8. Wednesday, October 30 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction to October 30 Meeting Initial Feedback Presented to Peoples Gas […]

SAG will meet on Wednesday, November 6. The purpose of this meeting is for interested stakeholders to share feedback on Nicor Gas' draft 2026-2029 EE Plan. Nicor Gas will present the draft 2026-2029 EE Plan to SAG on October 24. Wednesday, November 6 SAG Agenda SAG Facilitator Introduction to November 6 Meeting Initial Feedback Presented […]