Illinois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group

Wednesday, April 13 SAG Meeting
2022-04-13 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Wednesday, October 19 Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2022-10-19 10:30 - 15:30
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Wednesday, October 19.
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.

Thursday, October 20 Non-Energy Impacts Working Group Meeting
2022-10-20 10:00 - 11:30
The SAG Non-Energy Impacts Working Group will meet on Thursday, October 20
The purpose of the October 20 meeting is for Ameren Illinois’ evaluator Opinion Dynamics and ComEd’s evaluator Guidehouse to present updates on non-energy impact research.
October 20, 2022 Non-Energy Impacts Working Group Agenda
Opinion Dynamics Presentation: Ameren Illinois Income Qualified Participant Non-Energy Impacts
Opinion Dynamics Presentation: Non-Energy Impacts for Ameren Illinois Non-Residential Programs
Guidehouse Presentation: Pairing Energy Benefits with Non-Energy Impacts in ComEd’s Cost-Effectiveness Tests
Follow-up: October 20, 2022 NEI Working Group Attendee List and Notes

For additional information about this Working Group, visit the Non-Energy Impacts Working Group page.

Wednesday, October 26 Market Transformation Small Group Meeting
2022-10-26 09:00 - 10:30
The purpose of the October 26th Market Transformation Small Group meeting is to introduce topics for discussion by the small group

For background, ComEd suggested a market transformation small group be created during their presentation at the August 16th Market Transformation Savings Working Group meeting
Monthly meetings are anticipated – a schedule will be presented at the first meeting
The goal is to reach agreement on open topics by end of Q1 2023

October 26, 2022 MT Small Group Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to Market Transformation Small Group
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Presentation: Assessing Influence of Market Transformation Programs Through Theory Based Evaluation
Apex Analytics Presentation: Theory-based Evaluation for Market Transformation
Follow-up: October 26, 2022 Market Transformation Small Group Attendee List and Notes

Wednesday, November 9 SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2022-11-09 09:00 - 12:00
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Wednesday, November 9
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.

Tuesday, November 15 Q4 SAG Meeting (Day 1)
2022-11-15 09:30 - 12:30
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 Presentation (Nov. 2022)
ComEd Quarterly Update Presentation (Nov. 2022)
Nicor Gas Quarterly Update Presentation (Nov. 2022)
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Quarterly Update Presentation (Nov. 2022)
Follow-up:

November 15, 2022 Attendee List and Notes
Summary of Follow-up Items from November 15, 2022 Meeting
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Response to Nov. 2022 SAG Questions
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Income Eligible Breakdown Q3 2022
Ameren Illinois Response to Nov. 2022 SAG Questions
Ameren Illinois Appendix A: Current and New Health & Safety Measures
ComEd Response to Nov. 2022 SAG Questions

Wednesday, November 16 Q4 Joint SAG-IQ Committee Meeting (Day 2)
2022-11-16 10:00 - 12:00
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 Alliance Presentation: Federal Energy Efficiency Opportunities
Walker-Miller Energy Services Presentation: Diverse Business Development and Customer Engagement in Energy Efficiency
Follow-up: November 16, 2022 Attendee List and Notes

Thursday, November 17 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2022-11-17 09:00 - 10:00
The purpose of the November 17th Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to discuss the joint stakeholder policy proposal for a statewide potential study.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for additional information about the Policy Manual update process.

Wednesday, November 30 Market Transformation Small Group Meeting
2022-11-30 10:00 - 12:00
Market Transformation Small Group Meeting #2 will be held on Wednesday, November 30th

For background, ComEd suggested a market transformation small group be created during their presentation at the August 16th Market Transformation Savings Working Group meeting
Monthly meetings are anticipated through Q1 2023
The goal is to reach agreement on open questions by end of Q1 2023

The purpose of the November 30th meeting:

To discuss follow-up from the first MT Small Group meeting in October;
To introduce MT Savings Framework Questions;
To introduce MT Policy Resolution questions; and
To identify volunteers to draft IL-TRM Attachment C edits and/or policy options for the group to consider at the December meeting.

November 30, 2022 MT Small Group Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: SAG Market Transformation Small Group Process Update
Market Transformation Policy Resolution (Final Draft, June 2020)
ComEd MT Small Group Presentation
Follow-up: November 30, 2022 Market Transformation Small Group Attendee List and Notes

Visit the Market Transformation Small Group webpage for additional information.

Monday, December 5 Potential Study Working Group Meeting
2022-12-05 10:00 - 11:00
The Potential Study Working Group will meet on Monday, December 5
This meeting is limited to utilities and non-financially interested stakeholders, therefore the agenda and meeting materials will not be posted on the SAG website. Materials will be circulated to Working Group participants. Visit the Potential Study Working Group page for additional information.

Tuesday, December 6 SAG Evaluation Planning Meeting (Day 1)
2022-12-06 09:30 - 12:00
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 Evaluation Plan
Guidehouse Presentation: ComEd 2023-2025 Evaluation Plan
Follow-up: December 6, 2022 Attendee List and Notes
