Illinois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group

Tuesday, May 5 NEI Working Group Meeting
2020-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The purpose of the May 5, 2020 NEI Working Group meeting:

To review and discuss preliminary NEI study results
To understand evaluator research on how other jurisdictions utilize NEI results in EE portfolio cost-effectiveness tests and discuss next steps
To discuss proposed next steps for utility economic impact analysis and reporting

May 5, 2020 NEI Working Group Agenda
Joint Evaluator Presentation: Overview of Quantifying and Monetizing NEIs in Illinois (Guidehouse and Opinion Dynamics)
Guidehouse Memo to ComEd: Review of States’ Methodologies to include Monetized Non-Energy Impacts in Cost-Effectiveness Tests (April 30, 2020)
Memo to SAG NEI Working Group from The Opinion Dynamics and Guidehouse Evaluation Teams: Future Approach for Assessment of Economic and Employment Non-Energy Impacts in Illinois (May 5, 2020)

Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from May 5 Meeting

Comments received on NEI materials:

Illinois Industrial Energy Consumers (IEEC) Comments
Nicor Gas Comments

Visit the Non-Energy Impacts Working Group website for information on past meetings.

Tuesday, April 28 Midstream-Upstream Working Group Meeting
2020-04-28 10:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, April 28 Midstream-Upstream Working Group Agenda
Market Power: Leveraging Supply Chain Strategies to Achieve Dynamic Program Goals (Energy Solutions and VEIC Presentation)
Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from April 28 Meeting
Visit the Midstream-Upstream Working Group page for additional information on Working Group activities.

Tuesday, April 14 SAG Meeting
2020-04-14 10:30 - 12:30
The purpose of the April 14th SAG meeting is for utilities to share an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting energy efficiency portfolios. This meeting will be held by teleconference.
Tuesday, April 14 SAG Agenda
SAG Facilitator Planning Process Update Presentation

2020 SAG Project Plan (final, updated April 7, 2020)
2020 SAG Portfolio Planning Process Schedule Flowchart (updated April 13, 2020)

Utility COVID-19 Presentations:

Ameren Illinois Response to COVID-19 Crisis (Kristol Simms and Matt Armstrong, Ameren Illinois)
COVID-19 Impacts on ComEd EE Program (Molly Lunn, ComEd)
Nicor Gas COVID-19 Impacts (Mike King, Nicor Gas)
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas COVID-19 Program Impact Summary (Christina Pagnusat, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas)

Follow-up:

Attendee List and Notes from April 14 Meeting
2020 SAG Open Issues Tracker (updated 4/20/20)

Wednesday, March 11 SAG Meeting
2020-03-11 10:30 - 16:00
The purpose of the March 10 and March 11 SAG meetings is to kick-off the SAG Portfolio Planning Process. Illinois utilities (Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) will present a report-out on 2019 EE portfolio progress and an overview of current EE portfolios. During the March 11 meeting, SAG will also hold a follow-up discussion on cannabis EE opportunities.
Wednesday, March 11 SAG Agenda
Nicor Gas Portfolio Overview (Randy Opdyke, Nicor Gas)
Northern Illinois Utilities Community Action Agency – Utility-Only Offering (Ashley Palladino, Resource Innovations)

Program Overview Matrix: Northern IL CAA Offering Funded Solely by Utilities

Ameren Illinois PY2019 Results Overview (Kristol Simms, Ameren Illinois)
Cannabis Cultivation Presentation (Nick Collins, Energy & Resource Solutions)
Open SAG Cannabis Questions for Discussion
Follow-up from March 10-11 SAG Meetings:

Attendee List and Notes from March 10-11 SAG Meetings
March 10-11 SAG Meetings: Summary of Follow-Up Items
Open SAG Cannabis Questions (updated March 19, 2020)
Additional follow-up:

March 2020 SAG Meetings: Utility Responses to Questions
Supplemental Information:

Nicor Gas PY6 Home Energy Savings Process Evaluation Results
ComEd Electric Homes New Construction Overview
ComEd Electric Homes New Construction Pre-Application Worksheet

Tuesday, March 10 SAG Meeting
2020-03-10 10:30 - 15:00
The purpose of the March 10 and March 11 SAG meetings is to kick-off the SAG Portfolio Planning Process. Illinois utilities (Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas) will present a report-out on 2019 EE portfolio progress and an overview of current EE portfolios.
Tuesday, March 10 SAG Agenda
SAG Portfolio Planning Process Kick-Off (SAG Facilitator)

SAG Portfolio Planning Process Presentation
Additional Planning Process Materials:

2020 SAG Project Plan (final, updated March 4, 2020)
2020 SAG Portfolio Planning Process Schedule Flowchart (final, updated March 4, 2020)

ComEd Portfolio Overview (Molly Lunn, Mark Milby, and Jacob Stoll, ComEd)
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas 2019 Program Review Presentation (Christina Pagnusat, Jean Gibson, and Omy Garcia, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas)
Follow-up from March 10-11 SAG Meetings:

Attendee List and Notes from March 10-11 SAG Meetings
March 10-11 SAG Meetings: Summary of Follow-Up Items
Open SAG Cannabis Questions (updated March 19, 2020)
Additional follow-up:

March 2020 SAG Meetings: Utility Responses to Questions
Supplemental Information:

Nicor Gas PY6 Home Energy Savings Process Evaluation Results
ComEd Electric Homes New Construction Overview
ComEd Electric Homes New Construction Pre-Application Worksheet

Friday, March 6 Midstream-Upstream Working Group Meeting
2020-03-06 12:00 - 14:00
Friday, March 6 Midstream-Upstream Working Group Agenda
Meeting Materials:

SAG Midstream-Upstream Working Group 2020 Overview (SAG Facilitator)

SAG Midstream-Upstream Working Group Plan (final draft – updated 3/4/2020)

Ameren Illinois Presentation: Current and Potential Future Midstream / Upstream Offerings
ComEd Presentation: Incorporating an Upstream and Midstream Strategy in Energy Efficiency

Follow-up: Notes from March 6 Midstream-Upstream Working Group Meeting
Visit the Midstream-Upstream Working Group page for additional information.

Thursday, March 5 NEI Working Group Meeting
2020-03-05 10:00 - 12:00
March 5, 2020 Non-Energy Impacts Working Group Agenda
Meeting Materials:

SAG Non-Energy Impacts Working Group 2020 Plan Presentation (SAG Facilitator)

SAG Non-Energy Impacts Working Group 2020 Plan (final draft – 3/4/2020)

Economic Impact Research Update Presentation (Guidehouse and Opinion Dynamics)
Job Reporting Policy: Excerpt from Policy Manual Version 2.0
Non-Energy Impacts Used in Utilities’ Cost-Effectiveness Tests (Patricia Plympton, Guidehouse)

Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from March 5 Meeting
Visit the Non-Energy Impacts Working Group website for additional information about Working Group activities.

Thursday, February 13 MT Savings Working Group Meeting
2020-02-13 10:00 - 12:00
The purpose of the Feb. 13 Working Group meeting:

For the SAG Facilitator to provide a brief overview of key topics for the Working Group to address in 2020, including the process for resolving Illinois-specific market transformation savings protocols.
To discuss proposed resolution of market transformation policy issues; answer questions and discuss initial feedback; and determine next steps.
For the Midwest Market Transformation Collaborative to present a brief update on market transformation initiatives.

February 13, 2020 Working Group Agenda
SAG Facilitator:

SAG Facilitator Presentation: 2020 Working Group Plan + Process for Reaching Consensus on Savings Protocols and Policy Issues
SAG Market Transformation Working Group Plan for 2020 (draft, 2/12/2020)

Policy Issue Recommendations:

Presentation: Recommendations on Market Transformation Savings Policy Issues (Margie Gardner, Resource Innovations and Nick Dreher, MEEA)
Memo: Market Transformation Policy Issue Recommendations (updated 2/11/2020)

Midwest MT Collaborative Update:

Midwest Market Transformation Initiatives Update (Marci Sanders, Resource Innovations)

Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Feb. 13 Meeting
Visit the Market Transformation Savings Working Group page for additional information on Working Group activities.

Monday, February 10 SAG Teleconference
2020-02-10 10:00 - 12:00
The purpose of the Feb. 10 meeting is to discuss follow-up from the November 2019 SAG meetings, on Cumulative Persisting Annual Savings (CPAS) and cannabis EE considerations.
February 10, 2020 SAG Agenda
CPAS Questions Requiring Further Discussion (SAG Facilitator)
CPAS Proposal for IL-TRM (Jim Fay, ComEd)
Update on Energy Impact with Recreational Cannabis in Illinois (Stacey Paradis and Molly Graham, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance)
Energy Efficiency Implications of the 2020 Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (Wayne Leonard, Guidehouse)
Ameren Illinois Indoor Agriculture Update (Matt Armstrong, Ameren Illinois)
Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Feb. 10 Meeting

Thursday, February 6 SAG Teleconference
2020-02-06 10:00 - 12:00
The purpose of this meeting is for ComEd’s consultant Itron to present an overview of results from the ComEd baseline study.
February 6, 2020 SAG Agenda
ComEd Residential, Commercial and Industrial Saturation/End-Use Research, Market Penetration and Potential Study Presentation

ComEd Commercial Primary Data Collection
ComEd Industrial Primary Data Collection

Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Feb. 6 Meeting

Tuesday, February 4 SAG Teleconference
2020-02-05 09:30 - 12:00
The purpose of this meeting is for gas utilities to present an overview of major adjustments to savings goals for the 2020 program year to interested stakeholders, per the adjustable savings goal policy (see Section 6.2 of Policy Manual Version 2.0).
February 4, 2020 SAG Agenda
Nicor Gas Adjustable Goals:

Nicor Gas SAG Presentation
Nicor Gas Adjustable Savings Goal 2020 Revisions
Memo from Guidehouse: Adjustable Savings Goals Evaluation Review (Feb. 19, 2020)

Ameren Illinois Adjustable Goals:

Ameren Illinois SAG Presentation
Ameren Illinois Gas Adjustable Savings Goal 2020 Revisions

Peoples Gas/North Shore Adjustable Goals:

Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas SAG Presentation
Peoples Gas Adjustable Savings Goal 2019 Errata
Peoples Gas Adjustable Savings Goal 2020 Revisions
North Shore Gas Adjustable Savings Goal 2019 Errata
North Shore Gas Adjustable Savings Goal 2020 Revisions

Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Feb. 4 Meeting

Tuesday, January 28 SAG Meeting
2020-01-28 10:30 - 16:00 | Springfield, IL
The purpose of the January 28 SAG meeting:

To provide stakeholders, utilities, and program participants with foundational information on state and federal IL Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) requirements and goals, as well as the utility-braided IHWAP programs; and
To hold a statewide discussion of considerations and opportunities within the delivery of braided IHWAP/utility funded programs.

January 28, 2020 SAG Agenda
Morning Discussion:

IHWAP Program Overview (Mick Prince, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
Community Action Agency Profile (Larry Dawson, IL Association of Community Action Agencies)
CEDA’s Weatherization Client Journey (John Pady, CEDA)

Afternoon Discussion:

Opportunities Background and Discussion Topics Summary (SAG Facilitator)
Illinois Utility Braided IHWAP Program Presentation
Braided with IHWAP Program Overview
Braided with IHWAP Program Overview – Annual Program Goals and Performance
IHWAP Challenges to Capacity Building (Mick Prince, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity)
CEDA Weatherization Operations and Training Center (John Pady, CEDA)
Non-Energy Impacts Research Update (Patricia Plympton, Guidehouse, and Ann Collier, Opinion Dynamics)

Follow-up:

Attendee List and Notes from Jan. 28, 2020 Meeting
SAG Issue Tracker (updated Feb. 5, 2020)

Friday, January 17 SAG Teleconference
2020-01-17 10:00 - 11:00
The purpose of this meeting is for the SAG Facilitator to present an overview of the 2020 SAG Plan and schedule and request final comments.
January 17, 2020 Meeting Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: 2020 SAG Plan Overview
Planning materials for review:

SAG Portfolio Planning Process Project Plan – final draft (Jan. 16, 2020)
SAG Portfolio Planning Process Schedule Flowchart – final draft (Jan. 16, 2020)
SAG Process Guidance Document – final draft (Jan. 16, 2020)

Please note: All questions, comments, and/or proposed edits on 2020 planning materials are due by COB on Monday, January 27. Please send comments directly to the SAG Facilitator, Celia Johnson: Celia@CeliaJohnsonConsulting.com
Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Jan. 17 Meeting

Monday, December 9 SAG Teleconference
2019-12-09 10:00 - 11:00
Nicor Gas will present their EE portfolio quarterly report-out for Q3 2019. Nicor Gas will also share an overview of key program changes for 2020.
December 9, 2019 SAG Agenda
Nicor Gas 2019 Q4 Quarterly Update and 2020 Portfolio Overview (Chris Vaughn, Nicor Gas)
Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Dec. 9 Meeting

Friday, December 6 SAG Teleconference
2019-12-06 10:00 - 11:30
The purpose of the December 6th meeting is for Opinion Dynamics (Ameren Illinois’ evaluator) to present a high-level overview of the draft evaluation plan for the program year beginning on January 1, 2020. Please note the written draft evaluation plans (EM&V work plan) for Ameren Illinois will be circulated for review and comment following this meeting.
December 6, 2019 Meeting Agenda
Ameren Illinois Company 2020 Energy Efficiency Evaluation Plan (Opinion Dynamics Presentation)
Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Dec. 6 Meeting

Wednesday, November 20 MT Saving Working Group Meeting
2019-11-20 13:00 - 16:00
Agenda

SAG Market Transformation Savings Group 2020 Plan (SAG Facilitator)
Midwest Market Transformation Collaborative Update (Randy Opdyke, Nicor Gas and Jim Fay, ComEd)
Brief Overview of Open Policy Issues: excerpted from July 17 Cover Memo from Margie Gardner, Resource Innovations
Market Transformation in 2020: ComEd Next Steps (Jim Fay, ComEd)
IL Energy Code Compliance MT Savings Working Group Update (Alison Lindburg, MEEA)

Residential Field Study Results

Follow-up: Attendees and Meeting Notes from 11/20 Meeting

Wednesday, November 20 MT Savings Working Group Meeting
2019-11-20 13:00 - 16:00
Visit the Market Transformation Savings Working Group page for Nov. 20th meeting materials.

Wednesday, November 20 SAG Meeting - Persisting Savings
2019-11-20 10:00 - 12:00
Nov. 20, 2019 SAG Agenda
CPAS and AAIG: Understanding Illinois Electric Utility Savings Goals (Chris Neme, Energy Futures Group, representing NRDC)
CPAS Considerations & Challenges: Lessons from 2018, Outlook to 2019+ (Molly Lunn, ComEd)
Ameren Illinois CPAS Perspective and Challenges (Kristol Simms, Ameren Illinois)
Follow-up:

Attendee List and Notes from Nov. 20 Meeting
SAG Issue Tracker (updated Dec. 9, 2019)

Tuesday, November 19 SAG Meeting
2019-11-19 10:30 - 15:45
Nov. 19, 2019 SAG Agenda
Water-Energy Nexus

Water Efficiency as a Partner to Energy Efficiency (Mary Ann Dickinson, Alliance for Water Efficiency)
ComEd Emerging Tech: Energy-Water Nexus Update (Jim Fay and Mark Milby, ComEd)

Utility Updates

Ameren Illinois Program Year 2019 Q3 Update (Kristol Simms and Deb Perry, Ameren Illinois)

Ameren Illinois Market Development Initiative Video

ComEd Calendar Year 2019 Q3 Update (Molly Lunn and Jacob Stoll, ComEd)
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas 2019 Q3 Results Review (Omy Garcia and Jean Gibson, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas)

Energy Efficiency Considerations for Recreational Cannabis (Stacey Paradis, MEEA)
Follow-up:

Attendee List and Notes from Nov. 19 Meeting
SAG Issue Tracker (updated Dec. 9, 2019)

Wednesday, November 13 SAG Teleconference
2019-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
Wed., Nov. 13, 2019 SAG Agenda
Nicor Gas 2020 Evaluation Plan Presentation (Kevin Grabner, Navigant)
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas 2020 Evaluation Plan Presentation (Kevin Grabner, Navigant)
Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Nov. 13 Meeting

Tuesday, November 12 SAG Teleconference
2019-11-12 09:30 - 12:00
Tues., Nov. 12, 2019 SAG Agenda
Non-Qualified Equipment Policy Request Presentation (Rick Berry, Navigant)

Non-Qualified Equipment Policy Request Memo from Navigant to SAG (June 25, 2019)

ComEd 2020 Evaluation Plan Presentation (Jeff Erickson, Navigant)
Follow-up: Attendee List and Notes from Nov. 12 Meeting

Wednesday, November 6 NEI Working Group Meeting
2019-11-06 11:00 - 13:00
Agenda
Joint Evaluator Presentation (Navigant and Opinion Dynamics): Economic Impact Assessment and Analysis
Job Reporting Policy: Excerpt from Policy Manual Version 2.0

Follow-up: Attendees and Meeting Notes (Nov. 6, 2019 Meeting)

Tuesday, October 29 Teleconference
2019-10-29
Agenda
Follow-up:

Attendee List and Meeting Notes (11/1/2019)

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 SAG Meeting
2019-09-17 08:00 - 17:00
Agenda
Innovative Energy Efficiency Trends (Dan York, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, ACEEE)
​Gas Technology Innovations: Focus on Gas-fired Heat Pumps (Paul Glanville, Gas Technology Institute)
Energy Foundry: Background and EE Innovation Trends (Damien Despinoy, Energy Foundry)
​Intellihot Technologies Presentation (Scott Lenger, Intellihot)
C&I Networked Lighting Controls: Technology Capabilities and Energy Savings Potential (v2) (Dan Mellinger, Energy Futures Group)
ComEd EE Emerging Technologies Update (Mark Milby, ComEd)
Nicor Gas ​Emerging Technology Update (Randy Opdyke, Nicor Gas)​
Follow-up Documents:

Attendee List and Meeting Notes (9/26/19)
SAG Issue Tracker (updated 9/26/19)
EPRI Reactor Testing Findings (Field Museum, Chicago)
​​For additional information on ComEd R&D projects, click here to view the Q2 2019 Emerging Tech Project Catalogue.

August 28, 2019 Teleconference
2019-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Agenda
​ComEd 2019 Mid-Year Budget Updates (Molly Lunn, ComEd)​
Follow-up:

Attendees and Meeting Notes (9/2/2019)
​SAG Issue Tracker (updated 9/2/2019)

Monday, August 19 MT Savings Working Group Meeting
2019-08-19 10:00 - 12:00
Agenda

​Presentation on Framework for MT Savings White Paper

Follow-up: Attendees and Meeting Notes from 8/19 Meeting

August 7, 2019 Teleconference Meeting
2019-08-07 08:00 - 17:00
Agenda
Income Eligible Net-to-Gross and the IL-NTG Methods (Jennifer Morris, ICC Staff)
Income Eligible Net-to-Gross (Molly Lunn, ComEd)​
​Tracking Savings for Behavior Programs (Ted Weaver, First Tracks Consulting on behalf of Nicor Gas)
​Follow-up:

Attendees and Meeting Notes (8/8/2019)

Wednesday, July 17 MT Savings Working Group Meeting
2019-07-17 13:00 - 15:00
Agenda

Cover Memo from Margie Gardner, Resource Innovations
Presentation on Updated Framework for MT Savings White Paper: Response to Comments​

Follow-up: Attendees and Meeting Notes from 7/17 Meeting

Friday, June 14 MT Savings Working Group Meeting
2019-06-14 11:00 - 13:00
Agenda

​Cover Memo from Margie Gardner, Resource Innovations
Errata Sheet (replacing Options 1 and 2 on page 22 of the draft Framework White Paper)
Presentation on Framework for MT Savings White Paper​

Follow-up: Attendees and Meeting Notes from 6/14 Meeting

June 11, 2019 SAG Teleconference
2019-06-11 08:00 - 17:00
Agenda
Financial Resources from the Healthcare Sector (Will Klein, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative)​
Energy Efficiency and Health Project Updates (Mark Milby, ComEd)
Follow-up:

Attendees and Meeting Notes (6/19/19)
SAG Issue tracker (updated 6/19/19)
