Illinois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group

Wednesday, September 11 SAG Meeting (NTG #2)
2024-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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 1

Visit this year’s Net-to-Gross webpage for additional information.

Monday, September 16 SAG Small Group Meeting
2024-09-16 13:30 - 15:00
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 Group Meeting
ComEd Presentation
ComEd Proposed Policy Resolution
Follow-up:

September 16 SAG Small Group Meeting Attendees and Notes
ComEd Proposed Policy Resolution for Review

Wednesday, September 18 SAG Meeting (NTG #3)
2024-09-18 10:00 - 12:00
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 1

Visit this year’s Net-to-Gross webpage for additional information.

Wednesday, September 25 SAG Meeting (NTG #4)
2024-09-25 10:00 - 12:00
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 1

Visit this year’s Net-to-Gross webpage for additional information.

Tuesday, October 1 SAG Meeting
2024-10-01 09:30 - 12:30
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 EE Plan
Non-Financially Interested Negotiating Stakeholders Initial Feedback on Draft Ameren Illinois EE Plan
Follow-up: October 1 SAG Meeting Attendees and Notes

Tuesday, October 8 SAG Meeting
2024-10-08 10:00 - 15:00
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 Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction to October 8 Meeting
ComEd Presentation: Draft 2026-2029 EE Plan
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Presentation: Draft 2026-2029 EE Plan
Follow-up:

October 8, 2024 Large Group SAG Meeting Attendees and Notes
Recording link: https://celiajohnson.webex.com/celiajohnson/ldr.php?RCID=ebbe90d8a6c8eca290e024c44d947674
Password to view the recording: Wmm8x6v@
Please note: Generally, SAG meetings are not recorded. However, due to a conference conflict on October 8th impacting several participants, and challenges identifying a date to reschedule, the October 8 meeting was recorded.

Thursday, October 24 SAG Meeting
2024-10-24 10:00 - 12:00
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 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

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

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

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, 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

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)

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, 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)

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

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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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, 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 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.
