Illinois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group

Tuesday, January 13 SAG Meeting
2026-01-13 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
The Large Group SAG will meet on Tuesday, January 13 (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)
The purpose of the January 13 meeting:

For interested SAG participants to present feedback on the draft ComEd 2027-2029 EE Plan presented to SAG on December 18; and
To discuss Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) attribution with Illinois utility EE programs.

Meeting Materials

January 13, 2026 Large Group SAG Agenda
Facilitator Introduction to January 13 SAG Meeting
ICC Staff and ICC Office of General Counsel Feedback to ComEd
Illinois Office of the Attorney General Feedback to ComEd
Natural Resources Defense Council Feedback to ComEd
National Consumer Law Center Feedback to ComEd
Illinois EPA Presentation: IRA Home Energy Rebate Program Update
DCEO Presentation (verbal update)
Joint Utility Presentation: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Savings Attribution Discussion

Meeting Follow-up

January 13, 2026 Large Group SAG Meeting Attendee List and Notes

ComEd Follow-up

Several SAG participants requested an Income Eligible (IE) breakout. ComEd provided an updated 2027-2029 EE Plan presentation, with updated spend/savings tables including a breakout of Income Eligible (IE) spend. See the appendix beginning on slide 29: ComEd Revised Draft EE Plan for 2027-2029 (1/14/26)
NRDC requested customer journey mapping for the joint residential Home Energy Savings offering. See the northern Illinois utilities’ September 18, 2025 SAG Equity Subcommittee presentation (slide 2): SAG-Retrofits-Prioritization_9.18-Joint-Utility-Presentation_updated.pdf
Opportunity for Additional Feedback: Following the January 13 meeting, SAG participants had an opportunity to submit additional feedback to ComEd in writing. Feedback was due by Wednesday, January 21. The following feedback was received:

Comments from The Preservation Compact (1/21/26)

Request for Feedback on Inflation Reduction Act Savings Attribution Proposal
The utilities jointly shared an IRA savings attribution proposal (see the joint utility presentation linked above). Comments on the IRA savings attribution proposal were due Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Click here to download the IRA Savings Attribution Proposal Request for Comments template.
The following SAG participants submitted comments:

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Staff

Next Steps:

A SAG Small Group meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Thursday, December 18 SAG Meeting
2025-12-18 10:00 - 12:00
The Large Group SAG will meet on Thursday, December 18 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
The purpose of the December 18 meeting:

For Guidehouse to present an overview of a multi-family income eligible research study for ComEd; and
For ComEd to present the draft 2027-2029 EE Plan.

Meeting Materials

December 18, 2025 Large Group SAG Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to December 18 Meeting
Questions Submitted to Inform ComEd’s Draft EE Plan Presentation to SAG
Guidehouse Presentation: ComEd Income Eligible Multi-Family Process Evaluation
ComEd Presentation: Revised EE Plan 7 (2027-2029)

Meeting Follow-up:

December 18, 2025 Large Group SAG Meeting Attendee List and Notes
ComEd Revised Draft EE Plan for 2027-2029 (1/8/26, with spend and savings)
Updated Guidehouse Presentation (with additional information on comprehensiveness on slide 12)

Tuesday, December 9 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:00
The SAG Equity Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, December 9.
The purpose of the December 9 meeting is for ComEd to present the Market Development Initiative (MDI) assessment.
Meeting Materials:

Tuesday, December 9 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to December 9 Meeting
ComEd Presentation: Market Development Initiative Evaluation

Meeting Notes:

December 9, 2025 SAG Equity Subcommittee Attendee List and Notes

Wednesday, December 3 SAG Evaluation Plan Meeting (Day 2)
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
The purpose of the Wednesday, December 3 meeting is for independent evaluators to present an overview of the draft evaluation plans for Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas for the 2025 program year. Evaluators presented Ameren Illinois and ComEd draft evaluation plans on Tuesday, December 2.
Meeting Materials:

Wednesday, December 3 SAG Evaluation Plan Meeting Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to December 3, 2025 SAG Meeting
Guidehouse Presentation: Evaluation Plan for Nicor Gas Program Year 2026
Guidehouse Presentation: Evaluation Plan for Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Program Year 2026

Meeting Notes:

December 3, 2025 Large Group SAG Attendee List and Notes

Follow-up Items:

Nicor Gas Evaluation Plan Presentation

Karen Lusson and Kari Ross will follow-up with Nicor Gas to better understand the weatherization pilots in Rockford and Elgin.
Why did ComEd drop out of the joint direct install program with Nicor Gas?

Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Evaluation Plan Presentation

No follow-up items.

Tuesday, December 2 SAG Evaluation Plan Meeting (Day 1)
2025-12-02 09:30 - 12:00
The purpose of the Tuesday, December 2 meeting is for independent evaluators to present an overview of the draft evaluation plans for Ameren Illinois and ComEd for the 2026 program year. Evaluators will present Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas draft evaluation plans on Wednesday, December 3.
Meeting Materials:

Tuesday, December 2 SAG Evaluation Plan Meeting Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to December 2, 2025 SAG Meeting
Opinion Dynamics Presentation: Ameren Illinois 2026-2029 Evaluation Plan
Guidehouse Presentation: ComEd 2026 Evaluation Plan

Meeting Notes:

December 2, 2025 Large Group SAG Attendee List and Notes

Follow-up Items:

Ameren Illinois Evaluation Plan Presentation

No follow-up items.

ComEd Evaluation Plan Presentation

Provide a breakdown of residential energy savings, market rate vs. income eligible.
In the past what proportion of energy savings has been from Voltage Optimization?
How are energy savings claimed in the Retail Online program?
Several participants requested a follow-up SAG discussion with ComEd and Guidehouse on how the Net-to-Gross (NTG) for Disadvantaged Areas policy works in practice, per channel. SAG participants are encouraged to review materials from a July 2024 SAG meeting where an overview of this policy was presented by both Guidehouse and Opinion Dynamics. The SAG Facilitator will consider this as a topic for later in 2026.

Wednesday, November 12 Q4 SAG Meeting
2025-11-12 10:00 - 16:00
SAG will meet on Wednesday, November 12 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm) by teleconference, via Webex. This is the fourth quarter (Q4) meeting. The November 12 meeting will be held in-person in Chicago, with a teleconference option.
Meeting Materials:
November 12 Large Group SAG Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to November 12 Meeting
SAG Facilitator Presentation: Overview of Legislative Changes with Impacts to Illinois EE Portfolios
Nicor Gas Presentation: EE Portfolio Report-out
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Presentation: EE Portfolio Report-out
Electrification Presentations:

Ameren Illinois Presentation: Electrification Update
ComEd Presentation: Electrification Update
Guidehouse Presentation: Midstream Income Eligible Policy Analysis for ComEd

Guidehouse Presentation: ComEd Financial Assistance and Energy Efficiency Research
Opinion Dynamics Presentations:

Ameren Illinois 2025 Evaluation Research Update
Ameren Illinois 2025 Heat Pump Incentive and Program Design Study

Meeting Follow-up:

November 12, 2025 Large Group SAG Meeting Attendee List and Notes

Responses to Follow-up Items:

ComEd Response to Electrification Questions: ComEd Electrification Follow-up from Nov. 12 SAG Meeting
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas: Please see this webpage (https://www.peoplesgasdelivery.com/savings/business/chp) which provides additional information regarding combined heat and power systems (CHP and mCHP).

Wednesday, November 5 SAG Non-Energy Impacts Working Group Meeting
2025-11-05 10:00 - 12:30
The SAG Non-Energy Impacts Working Group will meet on Wednesday, November 5.
The purpose of the November 5 meeting:

For Opinion Dynamics and Guidehouse to provide a high-level overview of non-energy impact research;
For Guidehouse to present an update on non-energy impact participant research for ComEd; and
For Guidehouse to present an update on the updated COBRA model.

Meeting Materials:

November 5 SAG Non-Energy Impacts Working Group Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to November 5 Meeting
Opinion Dynamics Presentation: Overview of Ameren Illinois NEI Research
Guidehouse Presentation: Economic & Societal NEI Research Update and Updated COBRA Model
Guidehouse Presentation: Participant NEI Research Updates for ComEd

Follow-up: November 5, 2025 SAG Non-Energy Impacts Working Group Attendees and Notes

Visit the SAG Non-Energy Impacts Working Group page for information about this Working Group.

Tuesday, October 28 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:30
The SAG Equity Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, October 28 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm), by teleconference via Webex. This meeting will be held jointly with the IQ South EE Committee.
Purpose of the October 28 Meeting:

For the IQ South EE Committee to report-out on 2025 activities and preview 2026 activities;
For Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas to present the Market Development Initiative (MDI) assessment; and
For the IQ North EE Committee to present an update.

Meeting Materials:

Tuesday, October 28 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to October 28 Equity Subcommittee Meeting
IQ South Committee Report-Out to SAG
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas MDI Initiative Update
IQ North Committee Update (verbal)

Follow-up:

October 28, 2025 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting Attendees and Notes

Visit the SAG Equity Subcommittee page for information about this Subcommittee.

Monday, October 20 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2025-10-20 13:30 - 15:00
The SAG Equity Subcommittee will meet on Monday, October 20 (1:30 – 3:00 pm) by teleconference, via Webex.
Purpose of the October 20 Meeting:

To follow-up on feedback received from the September 18 SAG Equity Subcommittee meeting, regarding minimum participation criteria that determines whether a home is weatherized and customer prioritization for major measures for the northern Illinois utilities jointly implemented Home Energy Savings (HES) Income Eligible Single Family Upgrades Program.

Meeting Materials:

Monday, October 20 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to October 20 Equity Subcommittee Meeting
Joint Utility Presentation (ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas): Home Energy Savings 2026 Retrofits Prioritization Plan

Follow-up:

October 20, 2025 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting Attendees and Notes

Comments Received Following September 18, 2025 SAG Equity Subcommittee meeting:

Joint Comments from National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA), and Urban Efficiency Group (10/6/25)
Appendix A to Joint Comments: NCLC, CEDA, and Urban Efficiency Group September 18, 2025 Presentation
NRDC Comments (10/9/25)

Visit the SAG Equity Subcommittee page for information about this Subcommittee.

Tuesday, October 7 SAG Market Transformation Savings Working Group Meeting
2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:00
The SAG Market Transformation (MT) Savings Working Group will meet on Tuesday, October 7.
October 7 SAG Market Transformation Savings Working Group Meeting Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to October 7 Meeting
Utility Status Updates on 2025 Illinois Market Transformation Initiatives (Excel)
Ameren Illinois Presentation: High Performance Windows Update
Follow-up:

October 7, 2025 SAG MT Savings Working Group Meeting Attendees and Notes

Visit the SAG Market Transformation Savings Working Group page for information about previous meetings.

Monday, September 29 SAG Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee Meeting
2025-09-29 09:00 - 10:30
The SAG Network Lighting Controls (NLC) Subcommittee will meet on Monday, September 29 (9:00 – 10:30 am).
September 29 SAG NLC Subcommittee Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to September 29 Meeting
ComEd Network Lighting Controls Update Presentation
Ameren Illinois Network Lighting Controls Update Presentation
Follow-up:

September 29, 2025 SAG NLC Subcommittee Meeting Attendees and Notes

Visit the SAG Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee page for information about previous meetings.

Wednesday, September 24 SAG Meeting (NTG #4)
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00
The purpose of the September 24 SAG meeting is to discuss Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2026 program year. This is the final meeting to reach consensus. October 1, 2025 is the deadline to finalize NTG ratios for the 2026 program year.
Wednesday, September 24 SAG Agenda
NTG meeting materials will be posted on the 2026 NTG page.

Thursday, September 18 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2025-09-18 13:00 - 16:00
The SAG Equity Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, September 18 (1:00 – 4:00 pm) by teleconference, via Webex.
Purpose of September 18 meeting:

To discuss minimum participation criteria that determines whether a home is weatherized and customer prioritization for major measures for the northern Illinois utilities’ jointly implemented Home Energy Savings (HES) Income Eligible Single Family Upgrades Program.

Thursday, September 18 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting Agenda
Meeting Materials

SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to September 18 Equity Subcommittee Meeting
Joint Utility Presentation (ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas): Home Energy Savings 2026 Retrofits Prioritization Plan
Response to Northern Illinois Utilities’ Income Qualified Weatherization Protocols: Presented by CEDA, National Consumer Law Center, and Urban Efficiency Group
Excerpted EE Plan Stipulation Language for ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas
2025 Home Energy Savings Retrofits Prioritization Criteria
Home Energy Savings Retrofits Operations Manual Section 4.1

Follow-up to September 18 Meeting

September 18 SAG Equity Subcommittee Attendees and Notes
Weatherization Criteria Request for Comments Template – Comments due Friday, October 3

Comments Received

Joint Comments from National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA), and Urban Efficiency Group (10/6/25)
Appendix A to Joint Comments: NCLC, CEDA, and Urban Efficiency Group September 18, 2025 Presentation
NRDC Comments (10/9/25)

Visit the SAG Equity Subcommittee page for information about this Subcommittee.

Wednesday, September 17 SAG Meeting (NTG #3)
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00
The purpose of the September 17 SAG meeting is to discuss Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2026 program year.
Wednesday, September 17 SAG Agenda
NTG meeting materials will be posted on the 2026 NTG page.

Wednesday, September 10 SAG Meeting (NTG #2)
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00
The purpose of the September 10 SAG meeting is to discuss Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas net-to-gross (NTG) recommendations for the 2026 program year.
Wednesday, September 10 SAG Agenda
NTG meeting materials will be posted on the 2026 NTG page.

Monday, September 8 SAG Reporting Working Group Meeting
2025-09-08 14:30 - 16:30
The SAG Reporting Working Group will meet on Monday, September 8 (2:30 – 4:30 pm).

The purpose of the September 8 meeting is to hold a follow-up discussion from the July 23 Large Group SAG Q3 meeting, on the policy proposals presented by Ameren Illinois and ComEd. See below for background information about each policy proposal.

Meeting Materials

Monday, September 8 SAG Reporting Working Group Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to September 8 Reporting Working Group Meeting

Proposed Reporting Policy Changes:

Ameren Illinois Presentation: Stakeholder Feedback on Reporting Policy Changes

Proposed Electric Homes New Construction (EHNC) Program Income Eligibility Verification Guidelines Policy:

ComEd shared the following documents for discussion:

Summary of Changes to Proposed EHNC Income Eligibility Verification Policy
Updated Draft EHNC Income Eligibility Verification Policy (Clean)
Updated Draft EHNC Income Eligibility Verification Policy (Redline)

Follow-up: Monday, September 8 SAG Working Group Meeting Attendee List and Notes
Ameren Illinois Follow-up to September 8 Meeting
Ameren Illinois prepared redline edits to the following documents:

IL EE Policy Manual Section 6, Program Administration and Reporting (redline 9/8/25)
Equity and Affordability Reporting Metrics (redline 9/8/25)
Diverse Contracting Reporting Metrics (redline 9/8/25)
Income Qualified Health and Safety Reporting Metrics (redline 9/8/25)
Income Qualified Multi-Family Reporting Metrics (redline 9/8/25)

Reporting Policy Request for Comments Template – Comments due Tuesday, September 23

Ameren received no comments.

Final Resolution of Reporting Policy Changes:
Reporting policy changes are documented in the following redline: IL EE Policy Manual Section 6, Program Administration and Reporting (redline 9/8/25). Reporting policy changes are applicable to all Illinois utilities. The updated Illinois Energy Efficiency Policy Manual (Version 3.1) was approved by the Commission in December 2025.
The final reporting metrics are documented on the Reports page:

Equity and Affordability Reporting Metrics (Final 9/8/2025)
Diverse Contracting Reporting Metrics (Final 9/8/2025)
Income Qualified Health and Safety Reporting Metrics (Final 9/8/2025)
IQ Multi-Family Reporting Metrics Spreadsheet (Final 6/5/2024)
IQ Multi-Family Reporting Metrics (Final 9/8/2025)

ComEd Follow-up to September 8 Meeting
ComEd prepared an updated redline policy document:

Income Eligibility Verification Guidelines for Residential New Construction (RNC) Program (Redline 9/16/25)
Income Eligibility Verification Guidelines for Residential New Construction (RNC) Program (Clean 9/16/25)

RNC Policy Request for Comments Template – Comments due Wednesday, October 1
ComEd received the following additional comments:

Ameren Illinois Redline Edits (9/30/25)
Illinois Attorney General’s Office Comments (10/1/25)
Joint Comments from Community Investment Corp. (CIC), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and People for Community Recovery (PCR)

Next Steps:

This issue is non-consensus. ComEd will follow-up directly with stakeholder(s) regarding additional feedback submitted. If needed, a follow-up SAG meeting will be scheduled with interested parties.

Visit the SAG Reporting Working Group page for information about previous meetings.

Wednesday, September 3 SAG Meeting (NTG #1)
2025-09-03 13:00 - 15:00
The purpose of the September 3 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 2026 program year.
Wednesday, September 3 SAG Agenda
Initial evaluator NTG recommendations will be circulated in advance. All NTG meeting materials will be posted on the 2026 NTG page.

Thursday, July 24 SAG Small Group Meeting
2025-07-24 09:00 - 11:30
July 24, 2025 SAG Small Group Meeting Agenda
The purpose of the Thursday, July 24 SAG Small Group meeting is to follow-up on Illinois Technical Reference Manual (TRM) policy issues.

TRM policy issues were introduced to SAG on June 9, 2025.
A follow-up discussion on solar policy issues was held on June 23, 2025.
The first SAG Small Group meeting was held on July 9, 2025, to follow-up on policy issues 1 and 4.

Meeting Follow-Up

Summary of Next Steps for IL-TRM Policy Issues (7/28/25)
July 24, 2025 SAG Small Group Meeting Attendee List and Notes

Request for Additional Comments on IL-TRM Policy Issue 3 – EE with On-Site Generation:

Comments due Friday, August 8
Click here to download the Policy Issue 3 Request for Comments template.

Meeting Materials
Facilitator Introduction to July 24 SAG Small Group Meeting
Solar Policy Issue – Solar Rooftop Measures (Question 1)

Facilitator Introduction to Solar Policy Issue, Question 1
MEEA Position on Solar Question 1
NRDC + NCLC Position on Solar Question 1
CIC + The Preservation Compact Position on Solar Question 1
Franklin Energy Position on Solar Question 1
ComEd Position on Solar Question 1

Solar Policy Issue – Solar Thermal Measures (Question 2)

Facilitator Introduction to Solar Policy Issue, Question 2
Explanation of Measure Proposal (Morehead Energy, on behalf of Ameren Illinois)
MEEA Position on Solar Question 2
CIC + The Preservation Compact Position on Solar Question 2
Opinion Dynamics Position on Solar Question 2 (verbal)
NRDC + NCLC Position on Solar Question 2
Franklin Energy Position on Solar Question 2
ComEd Position on Solar Question 2

Lighting Policy Issue

Facilitator Introduction to Lighting Policy Issue + VEIC Position

Energy Efficiency with On-Site Generation Policy Issue

Facilitator Introduction to EE with On-Site Generation Policy Issue

Electric Vehicle Policy Issue

Facilitator Summary – Electric Vehicle Policy Issue Status

Comments Received on TRM Policy Issues

Comments Received on TRM Policy Issues 1, 3, and 4 (due June 30, 2025):

ICC Staff
Illinois Office of the Attorney General
NRDC
Opinion Dynamics

Comments Received on TRM Policy Issue 2 (due July 11, 2025):

Ameren Illinois (Solar Thermal Issue)
Community Investment Corp. and The Preservation Compact
Franklin Energy
ICC Staff
Illinois Office of the Attorney General
Illinois Power Agency (IPA)
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
Opinion Dynamics (Solar Thermal Issue)

Wednesday, July 23 Q3 SAG Meeting
2025-07-23 13:00 - 15:00
SAG will meet on Wednesday, July 23 (1:00 – 3:00 pm) by teleconference, via Webex. This is the second day of a 2-day virtual SAG meeting for the third quarter (Q3).
July 23, 2025 Large Group SAG Agenda
Illinois EPA Presentation: Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebate Program Update
SAG Process for Addressing Policy Issues – July 23 Meeting
Ameren Illinois Policy Proposal Presentation
ComEd Policy Proposal Presentation
Meeting Follow-up:

ComEd Follow-up to July 22-23 SAG Questions
July 23, 2025 Large Group SAG Meeting Attendee List and Notes

Request for Feedback
Regarding the reporting policy proposal, Ameren Illinois prepared redline edits to the following documents:

IL EE Policy Manual Section 6, Program Administration and Reporting (redline 7/29/25)
Equity and Affordability Reporting Metrics (redline 7/29/25)
Diverse Contracting Reporting Metrics (redline 7/29/25)
Income Qualified Health and Safety Reporting Metrics (redline 7/29/25)
Income Qualified Multi-Family Reporting Metrics (redline 7/29/25)

Comments on proposed reporting changes are due Friday, August 15.

Click here to download the Reporting Policy Request for Comments template.

Regarding the new construction eligibility policy proposal, ComEd prepared a proposed policy document for SAG review:

Income Eligibility Verification Guidelines for Electric Homes New Construction (EHNC) Program

Comments on the proposed policy are due Wednesday, August 20:

Click here to download the New Construction Eligibility Policy Request for Comments template.

Tuesday, July 22 Q3 SAG Meeting
2025-07-22 13:00 - 15:00
SAG will meet on Tuesday, July 22 (1:00 – 3:00 pm) by teleconference, via Webex. This is the first day of a 2-day virtual SAG meeting for the third quarter (Q3).
July 22, 2025 Large Group SAG Agenda
ComEd Presentation: 2025 EE Portfolio Report-out
Ameren Illinois Presentation: 2025 EE Portfolio Report-out
Meeting Follow-up:

ComEd Follow-up to July 22-23 SAG Questions
July 22, 2025 Large Group SAG Meeting Attendee List and Notes

Wednesday, July 16 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:00
The SAG Equity Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, July 16 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) by teleconference, via Webex.
July 16, 2025 SAG Equity Subcommittee Agenda
Nicor Gas Presentation: Market Development Initiative Third Party Evaluation Takeaways
Nicor Gas Mapping Tool – No Presentation
Meeting Follow-up:

July 16, 2025 SAG Equity Subcommittee Meeting Attendee List and Notes

Visit the SAG Equity Subcommittee page for information about this Subcommittee.

Wednesday, July 9 SAG Small Group Meeting
2025-07-09 09:00 - 11:00
July 9, 2025 SAG Small Group Meeting Agenda
The purpose of the Wednesday, July 9 SAG Small Group meeting is to follow-up on the IL-TRM policy issues presented to SAG on June 9

The July 9 meeting will focus on policy issue #1 (lighting) and #4 (electric vehicle measure)

Meeting Materials:

Facilitator Introduction to July 9 Meeting
Facilitator Discussion Slides for Policy Issue #1 – Lighting
IL-TRM Administrator Discussion Slides for Policy Issue #1 – Lighting Measure Life
Facilitator Discussion Slides for Policy Issue #4 – Electric Vehicle Measure

Comments Received on TRM Policy Issues 1, 3, and 4 (June 30, 2025):

ICC Staff
Illinois Office of the Attorney General
NRDC
Opinion Dynamics

Meeting Follow-up:

July 9, 2025 SAG Small Group Meeting Attendee List and Notes

Monday, June 23 SAG Meeting
2025-06-23 09:00 - 11:00
June 23, 2025 Large Group SAG Agenda
The purpose of the June 23 SAG meeting:

To follow-up on the renewable/solar IL-TRM policy issue discussed at the June 9 SAG meeting.
There will be an opportunity for questions and initial feedback in the meeting, as well as a request for written feedback after the meeting.

Meeting Materials:

Facilitator Introduction to June 23 SAG Meeting
ComEd Presentation
Discussion Slides for June 23 SAG Meeting
Follow-up: June 23, 2025 Large Group SAG Meeting Attendee List and Notes

Feedback Request:

Request for Comments on IL-TRM Policy Issue 2 – due by Friday, July 11

Comments Received on TRM Policy Issue 2 (July 11, 2025):

Ameren Illinois (Solar Thermal Issue)
Community Investment Corp. and The Preservation Compact
Franklin Energy
ICC Staff
Illinois Office of the Attorney General
Illinois Power Agency (IPA)
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
Opinion Dynamics (Solar Thermal Issue)

Materials previously circulated that are related to the “Solar as EE” policy issue:

ComEd Presentation (June 9 SAG meeting): Solar as Energy Efficiency
ComEd Follow-up: Solar as EE in Other States
ComEd Follow-up: Position on the grouping of solar PV and solar thermal technologies/measures
Solar as Energy Efficiency – Residential New Measure (ComEd – updated following June 9 meeting)
Solar as Energy Efficiency – Commercial & Industrial New Measure (ComEd – updated following June 9 meeting)
Spreadsheets that support the solar as EE workpapers:

EE Residential Solar
PV Watts ETDF Calculations
Simultaneous Adjustment Factor Analysis – Residential

Additional IL-TRM workpapers related to renewable policy issue:

Residential Solar Water Heater New Measure (Ameren Illinois)

Monday, June 9 SAG Meeting
2025-06-09 09:00 - 11:00
June 9, 2025 Large Group SAG Agenda
The purpose of the June 9 SAG meeting:

For the Illinois TRM Administrator (VEIC) to introduce policy issues for SAG review, including:

Review and potential update of stakeholder compromise on general service lamps
New measures involving renewable/solar generation
Energy efficiency upgrades at a site with significant on-site generation
Revisiting the Electric Vehicle as an efficiency measure issue

There will be an opportunity for questions and initial feedback in the meeting, as well as a request for written feedback after the meeting.

Meeting Notes:

June 9, 2025 Large Group SAG Meeting Attendee List and Notes

Meeting Materials

SAG Facilitator Introduction to June 9 Meeting
IL-TRM Administrator Presentation: Overview of Policy Issues
ComEd Presentation: EISA Exemption for General Service Lamps
ComEd Presentation: Solar as Energy Efficiency
Guidehouse Memo: Energy Efficiency Measures in Net Zero Buildings (June 3, 2025)
Ameren Illinois Presentation: New Measure – Light Duty Electric Vehicles

Follow-up Materials

ComEd Follow-up: Solar as EE in Other States
ComEd Follow-up: Position on the grouping of solar PV and solar thermal technologies/measures
Solar as Energy Efficiency – Residential New Measure (ComEd – updated following June 9 meeting)
Solar as Energy Efficiency – Commercial & Industrial New Measure (ComEd – updated following June 9 meeting)
Spreadsheets that support the solar as EE workpapers:

EE Residential Solar
PV Watts ETDF Calculations
Simultaneous Adjustment Factor Analysis – Residential

Feedback Request:

Request for Comments on IL-TRM Policy Issues 1, 3, and 4 – due by Monday, June 30
Request for Comments on IL-TRM Policy Issue 2 – due by Friday, July 11

Comments Received on TRM Policy Issues 1, 3, and 4 (June 30, 2025):

ICC Staff
Illinois Office of the Attorney General
NRDC
Opinion Dynamics

Comments Received on TRM Policy Issue 2 (July 11, 2025):

Ameren Illinois (Solar Thermal Issue)
Community Investment Corp. and The Preservation Compact
Franklin Energy
ICC Staff
Illinois Office of the Attorney General
Illinois Power Agency (IPA)
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
Opinion Dynamics (Solar Thermal Issue)

Meeting Materials

SAG Facilitator Introduction to June 9 Meeting
IL-TRM Administrator Presentation: Overview of Policy Issues
ComEd Presentation: EISA Exemption for General Service Lamps
ComEd Presentation: Solar as Energy Efficiency
Guidehouse Memo: Energy Efficiency Measures in Net Zero Buildings (June 3, 2025)
Ameren Illinois Presentation: New Measure – Light Duty Electric Vehicles

Follow-up Materials

ComEd Follow-up: Solar as EE in Other States
ComEd Follow-up: Position on the grouping of solar PV and solar thermal technologies/measures
Solar as Energy Efficiency – Residential New Measure (ComEd – updated following June 9 meeting)
Solar as Energy Efficiency – Commercial & Industrial New Measure (ComEd – updated following June 9 meeting)
Spreadsheets that support the solar as EE workpapers:

EE Residential Solar
PV Watts ETDF Calculations
Simultaneous Adjustment Factor Analysis – Residential

Background Information
Overview of IL-TRM Policy Issues:

IL-TRM Policy Issues for SAG Review (5/20/25)

IL-TRM Workpapers Related to Policy Issues:

See above for ComEd solar workpapers.
Residential Solar Water Heater New Measure (Ameren Illinois)
Light Duty Electric Vehicle New Measure (Ameren Illinois)

Additional Reference Provided: ACEEE White Paper: Electric Vehicle Efficiency: Unlocking Consumer Savings and Environmental Gains (August 2024)

Monday, May 12 SAG Meeting
2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:30
Monday, May 12, 2025 Large Group SAG Agenda
The purpose of the May 12 SAG meeting:

For the SAG Facilitator to present an overview of the 2025 SAG Plan and request feedback; and
To request feedback on the 2024 SAG Portfolio Planning Process.

May 12, 2025 SAG Facilitator Presentation
2025 SAG Plan (Draft for SAG Review)
2025 SAG Process Guidance (Redline)
Click here to respond to the 2024 SAG Planning Process survey.
Follow-up:

May 12, 2025 Large Group SAG Meeting Attendee List and Notes
2025 SAG planning materials were finalized on June 4, 2025:

2025 SAG Plan (Final 6/4/2025)
2025 SAG Plan (Final Redline Compared to the Version Presented to SAG on May 15)
SAG Process Guidance 2025 Update (Final 6/4/2025)

Wednesday, December 4 SAG Evaluation Plan Meeting (Day 2)
2024-12-04 10:00 - 12:00
The purpose of the Wednesday, December 4 meeting is for independent evaluators to present an overview of the draft evaluation plans for Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas for the 2025 program year.
Evaluators will present Ameren Illinois and ComEd draft evaluation plans on Tuesday, December 3.
Wednesday, December 4 SAG Evaluation Plan Meeting Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction: Purpose of Annual Evaluation Plan Meetings
Guidehouse Presentation: Nicor Gas Draft 2025 Evaluation Plan
Guidehouse Presentation: Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Draft 2025 Evaluation Plan
Follow-up: December 4, 2024 Large Group SAG Attendee List and Notes

Tuesday, December 3 SAG Evaluation Plan Meeting (Day 1)
2024-12-03 09:30 - 12:00
The purpose of the Tuesday, December 3 meeting is for independent evaluators to present an overview of the draft evaluation plans for Ameren Illinois and ComEd for the 2025 program year.
Evaluators will present Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas draft evaluation plans on Wednesday, December 4.
Tuesday, December 3 SAG Evaluation Plan Meeting Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction: Purpose of Annual Evaluation Plan Meetings
Opinion Dynamics Presentation: Ameren Illinois 2025 EE Portfolio Evaluation Plan
Guidehouse Presentation: ComEd 2025 EE Portfolio Evaluation Plan
Follow-up: December 3, 2024 Large Group SAG Attendee List and Notes

Wednesday, November 6 SAG Meeting
2024-11-06 10:00 - 11:30
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 to Nicor Gas by Non-Financially Interested Negotiating Stakeholders
Follow-up: November 6, 2024 Large Group SAG Meeting Attendees and Notes

Wednesday, October 30 SAG Meeting
2024-10-30 10:00 - 12:00
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 & North Shore Gas by Non-Financially Interested Negotiating Stakeholders
Follow-up: October 30, 2024 SAG Meeting Attendees and Notes

Tuesday, October 29 SAG Meeting
2024-10-29 10:00 - 12:00
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 Income Qualified Single Family Contractor Network – verbal feedback
Follow-up: October 29, 2024 SAG Meeting Attendees and Notes
