Illinois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group

Monday, September 13 SAG Meeting (NTG #2)
2021-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Wednesday, September 22 SAG Meeting (NTG #3)
2021-09-22 09:30 - 12:30
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.

Monday, September 27 SAG Meeting (NTG #4)
2021-09-27 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Monday, September 27 SAG Meeting (EE Statute Workshop #1)
2021-09-27 13:30 - 15:30
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) to establish additional CPAS goals for the years 2031 through 2035 by December 31, 2021. ICC Staff requested SAG hold workshops to inform the process of establishing these goals:
SAG Workshop #1: Monday, September 27 (1:30 – 3:30 pm)
Ameren Illinois and ComEd will each present information related to the Commission establishing CPAS goals for the years 2031-2035. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to ask questions and share initial feedback.
Monday, September 27, 2021 SAG Agenda
Introduction to September SAG Workshops (SAG Facilitator)
Ameren Illinois EE Statute Workshop CPAS Presentation
ComEd EE Statute Workshop CPAS Presentation
Follow-up: Monday, September 27, 2021 Attendee List and Notes

Thursday, September 30 SAG Meeting (EE Statute Workshop #2)
2021-09-30 10:00 - 12:00
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) to establish additional CPAS goals for the years 2031 through 2035 by December 31, 2021. ICC Staff requested SAG hold workshops to inform the process of establishing these goals:
SAG Workshop #2: Thursday, September 30 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
The first Workshop meeting was held on Monday, September 27. During the September 30 meeting, stakeholders are invited to share additional feedback with Ameren Illinois and ComEd.
Thursday, September 30, 2021 SAG Agenda
Stakeholder Feedback to Ameren Illinois and ComEd:

ICC Staff Response Presentation
NRDC Response Presentation

Follow-up: Thursday, September 30, 2021 Attendee List and Notes

Monday, October 4 Market Transformation Savings Working Group Meeting
2021-10-04 10:00 - 11:30
October 4, 2021 Market Transformation Savings Working Group Agenda
Energy Codes & Building Performance Standards Presentation (Slipstream, MEEA and Guidehouse)

Market Transformation: Proposed Options and Evaluation Considerations for Stretch Energy Codes (Slipstream, MEEA and Guidehouse)
Market Transformation: Proposed Options and Evaluation Considerations for Stretch Energy Codes (Slipstream, MEEA and Guidehouse) – Redline Version
Stretch Codes Market Transformation Initiative: Logic Model (Draft for SAG Review)

Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from October 4 (Q3) Meeting

Visit the Market Transformation Savings Working Group page for additional information on Working Group activities.

Wednesday, October 27 Reporting Working Group Meeting
2021-10-27 10:30 - 12:00
Wednesday, October 27 Reporting Working Group Agenda
Introduction to Reporting Working Group (SAG Facilitator)
Nicor Gas Presentation: 2022-2025 Energy Efficiency Portfolio New Metrics
Follow-up: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Reporting Working Group Meeting Attendee List and Notes

Tuesday, November 16 Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2021-11-16 09:30 - 12:00
The Policy Manual Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, November 16 to discuss proposed edits to Illinois policy documents, due to immediate corrections needed per new statutory language in the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA).

Tuesday, February 22 Q1 SAG Meeting
2022-02-22 10:00 - 12:00
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 plan for comment.

Please note: An additional meeting will be scheduled at a later date for northern Illinois utility EM&V work plans to be presented (ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas). Stakeholders will have an opportunity to review and provide comments on written draft EM&V work plans.

February 22, 2022 SAG Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: 2022 SAG Plan
SAG Planning Materials:

2022 SAG Plan (Final Draft)
SAG Process Guidance – 2022 Update (Track Changes Edits Compared to 2021)

Opinion Dynamics Presentation: Ameren Illinois 2022-2025 EE Portfolio Evaluation Plan
Follow-up: February 22, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Thursday, March 3 Small Group MT Code Advancement Meeting
2022-03-03 13:00 - 14:00
The purpose of the March 3 Market Transformation (MT) Code Advancement Small Group meeting is to discuss comments on the draft evaluation pathways document.
March 3, 2022 Small Group MT Code Advancement Agenda
Follow-up: March 3, 2022 Small Group MT Code Advancement Meeting Attendees and Notes

Wednesday, April 13 SAG Meeting
2022-04-13 09:30 - 12:30
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 meeting.
Wednesday, April 13 SAG Agenda
ComEd 2022-2025 Evaluation Plan Presentation and Evaluation Plan Matrix (Excel)
Nicor Gas 2022-2025 Evaluation Plan Presentation
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas 2022-2025 Evaluation Plan Presentation
Follow-up: April 13, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Wednesday, April 20 Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee Meeting
2022-04-20 14:00 - 15:30
The first meeting of the Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee will be held on Wednesday, April 20 (2:00 – 3:30 pm).
Wednesday, April 20 Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to SAG Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee
Ameren Illinois Network Lighting Controls Presentation
ComEd Network Lighting Controls Presentation
Follow-up: April 20, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Visit the Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee webpage for additional information.

Thursday, April 21 Market Transformation Savings Working Group Meeting
2022-04-21 12:30 - 15:00
Thursday, April 21 Market Transformation Savings Working Group Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to SAG MT Savings Working Group
Illinois Utility Market Transformation (MT) Updates

Illinois Utility Market Transformation Initiatives 2022 Summary Table
Ameren Illinois MT Initiative Update Presentation
ComEd MT Initiative Update Presentation
Nicor Gas MT Initiative Update Presentation
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas: Verbal Update

SAG MT Savings Protocol Process Draft Recommendation: Nicor Gas Presentation
Stretch Energy Codes & Evaluation of Market Transformation: Slipstream, MEEA and Guidehouse Presentation
Follow-up: April 21, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Visit the Market Transformation Savings Working Group page for additional information on Working Group activities.

Wednesday, May 4 Q2 SAG Meeting (Day 1)
2022-05-04 10:00 - 12:30
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 Choice Pilot Overview
Guidehouse Presentation: Overview of ComEd’s Efficient Choice Pilot Evaluation
Ameren Illinois Presentation: Ameren Illinois Efficient Choice Overview

Ameren Illinois Presentation: EE Portfolio 2021 Results
Follow-up: May 4, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Thursday, May 5 Q2 SAG Meeting (Day 2)
2022-05-05 10:00 - 12:00
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
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Response to Questions

Wednesday, May 11 Reporting Working Group Meeting
2022-05-11 10:30 - 12:00
The May 11th Reporting Working Group meeting will focus on discussing progress metrics for ComEd for the utility’s EE and financial assistance efforts, as referenced in the ComEd 2022-2025 EE Plan Revised Stipulation Agreement.
Wednesday, May 11 Reporting Working Group Agenda
ComEd Presentation to SAG Reporting Working Group
Initial Stakeholder ComEd Financial Assistance + EE Metrics Proposal
Follow-up: May 11, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Monday, June 6 Equity Subcommittee Meeting
2022-06-06 13:00 - 15:00
The first meeting of the Equity Subcommittee will be held on Monday, June 6 (1:00 – 3:00 pm).
The purpose of the June 6th meeting:

To discuss the purpose of the SAG Equity Subcommittee; and
To demonstrate the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission tool used for Ameren Illinois’ energy efficiency programs and host a workshop to discuss stakeholder questions and feedback.

Monday, June 6 Equity Subcommittee Agenda
Introduction to SAG Equity Subcommittee: SAG Facilitator Presentation
Next Generation Demographic Tool: Champaign County Regional Planning Commission Presentation
Follow-up: June 6, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Monday, June 13 Market Transformation Savings Working Group Meeting
2022-06-13 10:00 - 12:00
The Market Transformation (MT) Savings Working Group will meet on Monday, June 13
The purpose of the June 13th meeting:

To discuss edits proposed for inclusion in IL-TRM Attachment C; and
To discuss proposed savings protocols for the ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform market transformation initiative.

Monday, June 13 Market Transformation Savings Working Group Agenda
Proposed Edits to IL-TRM Attachment C:

Nicor Gas Market Transformation Savings Protocol Process Recommendation Workpaper (Draft for Working Group Review)
Nicor Gas Protocol Process Recommendation – Excel
Presentation: ComEd Proposed Edits to IL-TRM Attachment C
ComEd Proposed Edits to IL-TRM Attachment C: Draft for Working Group Review

ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform (ESRPP):

ESRPP Savings Protocols and Structured Expert Judgement Panels Presentation
Market Transformation Evaluation Protocol – ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform (Draft)

Follow-up: June 13, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Thursday, June 23 Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2022-06-23 10:30 - 15:30
The kick-off meeting to the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Thursday, June 23
Thursday, June 23 Policy Manual Subcommittee Agenda

Visit the Policy Manual Version 3.0 Subcommittee webpage for additional information.

Wednesday, July 27 Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee Meeting
2022-07-27 10:30 - 12:00
The Q3 meeting of the Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee will be held on Wednesday, July 27 (10:30 am – 12:00 pm)
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss program designs and best practices on Network Lighting Control measures, with presentations from Energy Futures Group (representing NRDC) and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA).
Wednesday, July 27 Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee Agenda
Energy Futures Group Presentation: Network Lighting Controls / Luminaire Level Lighting Controls Program Spotlights
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Presentation: Luminaire Level Lighting Controls, an MT Opportunity
Follow-up: July 27, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Visit the Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee webpage for additional information.

Wednesday, August 3 Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2022-08-03 09:30 - 12:00
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Wednesday, August 3.
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.

Thursday, August 4 Reporting Working Group Meeting
2022-08-04 10:00 - 11:00
The purpose of the August 4 meeting: To follow-up on the May 11 Reporting Working Group discussion of progress metrics for ComEd’s EE and financial assistance efforts; ComEd will share feedback on stakeholders’ proposed metrics.
Thursday, August 4 Reporting Working Group Agenda
ComEd Response to Stakeholders’ Proposed Metrics
Follow-up: August 4, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Tuesday, August 16 Market Transformation Savings Working Group Meeting
2022-08-16 09:00 - 12:00
The Market Transformation (MT) Savings Working Group will meet on Tuesday, August 16
The purpose of the August 16 meeting:

To discuss comments on edits proposed by ComEd and Nicor Gas for inclusion in IL-TRM Attachment C;
To provide an update on the Building Performance Standards market transformation initiative;
To follow-up on the Stretch Codes Evaluation Pathways Addendum to IL-TRM Attachment C; and
To follow-up on proposed savings protocols for the ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform market transformation initiative.

Tuesday, August 16 MT Savings Working Group Agenda
SAG Facilitator Timing Reminder
MT Edits to Attachment C (ComEd Presentation)
SAG MT Savings Protocol Process Feedback (Nicor Gas Presentation)
Building Performance Standards (Slipstream, MEEA and Guidehouse Presentation)
Savings Protocols for ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform (Guidehouse Presentation)
Follow-up and Next Steps:
August 16, 2022 Attendee List and Notes
ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform

Market Transformation ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform Evaluation Protocol (August 18, 2022)
Final comments due by Monday, August 29 for inclusion in IL-TRM – send to Mike Frischmann (mike@ecometricconsulting.com) and Celia@CeliaJohnsonConsulting.com

Market Transformation Process Recommendation

Reference to MT Protocol Process to be included in IL-TRM: Nicor Gas Proposed Edits to IL-TRM Attachment C (August 23, 2022)
MT Protocol Process to be posted on MT Savings Working Group page: Market Transformation Savings Protocol Process Recommendation (August 23, 2022)
Final comments due by Wednesday, August 31 – send to Randy Opdyke (rwopdyke@southernco.com) and Celia@CeliaJohnsonConsulting.com

Stretch Codes Evaluation Pathways Document

Addendum to Attachment C: Stretch Code Market Transformation Programs (August 29, 2022)
Final comments due by Thursday, September 1 – send to Jeannette LeZaks (jlezaks@slipstreaminc.org) and Celia@CeliaJohnsonConsulting.com

ComEd Proposed Edits to IL-TRM Attachment C

ComEd is withdrawing proposed edits to Attachment C for IL-TRM Version 11.0.
Additional discussion needed in the “TRM off-season” by a SAG MT Savings Working Group Small Group – goal is to update IL-TRM Attachment C in 2023.

Building Performance Standards

A follow-up discussion by the Working Group is anticipated in Q4 2022.

Market Transformation Working Group Comments Received on Previously Circulated Documents:
Addendum to IL-TRM Attachment C: Evaluating Stretch Code Market Transformation Programs

Nicor Gas Comments on Stretch Code Addendum (7/18/22)

Market Transformation ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform (ESRPP) Evaluation Protocol

Opinion Dynamics Comments on ESRPP Evaluation Protocol (6/29/22)
NEEA Comments on ESRPP Evaluation Protocol (6/29/22)

Nicor Gas Process Proposal for IL-TRM Attachment C

Ameren Illinois Comments on Nicor Gas Proposal
MEEA Comments on Nicor Gas Proposal
NRDC Comments on Nicor Gas Proposal

ComEd Proposed Edits to IL-TRM Attachment C

Ameren Illinois Comments on ComEd Proposal
MEEA Comments on ComEd Proposal
Nicor Gas Comments on ComEd Proposal
NRDC Comments on ComEd Proposal

Friday, September 2 SAG Meeting (NTG #1)
2022-09-02 09:30 - 12:30
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.

Thursday, September 8 Q3 Joint SAG-IQ Committee Meeting
2022-09-08 13:00 - 15:30
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, 2022)
Ameren Illinois Empower Communities Study Final Report (July 11, 2022)

Thursday, September 8 Q3 SAG Meeting – Joint with IQ EE Committee
2021 Ameren Illinois Low Income Needs Assessment: Opinion Dynamics Presentation
2021 Ameren Illinois Empower Communities Study: Opinion Dynamics Presentation
Ameren Illinois Disadvantaged Areas Policy Proposal Presentation
Follow-up: September 8, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Tuesday, September 13 SAG Meeting (NTG #2)
2022-09-13 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Thursday, September 15 Reporting Working Group Meeting
2022-09-15 10:00 - 12:00
The Reporting Working Group will meet on Thursday, September 15
The purpose of this meeting is to hold a multi-family data metrics workshop for Ameren Illinois, as referenced in their 2022-2025 EE Plan Stipulated Agreement
Thursday, September 15 Reporting Working Group Agenda – Ameren Illinois Multi-Family Metrics Workshop
2021 Ameren Illinois Multi-Family Initiatives: Summary of Property Manager Interview Results (Opinion Dynamics Presentation)
Memo from Opinion Dynamics to Ameren Illinois: Summary of Findings from 2021 Property Manager Interviews (July 25, 2022)
Multifamily Workshop: Program Year to Date Metrics (Ameren Illinois Presentation)
Follow-up: September 15, 2022 Reporting Working Group Meeting Attendee List and Notes

Wednesday, September 21 Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2022-09-21 09:30 - 12:00
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Wednesday, September 21.
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.

Tuesday, September 27 SAG Meeting (NTG #3)
2022-09-27 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Thursday, October 13 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2022-10-13 16:00 - 17:00
The purpose of the October 13th Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to discuss Ameren Illinois’ policy proposal for Single Family Income Qualified Eligibility Verification.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for additional information about the Policy Manual update process.
