Illinois Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Advisory Group

Thursday, January 19 SAG Meeting
2023-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
The purpose of the January 19 meeting is for the SAG Facilitator to present an overview of the draft 2023 SAG Plan and request final comments.
January 19, 2023 SAG Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: 2023 SAG Plan
Follow-up: January 19, 2023 Attendee List and Notes
SAG Planning Materials for Final Review:

2023 SAG Plan (Final Draft for Review – updated 1/23/23)
SAG Process Guidance – 2023 Update (Track Changes Edits Compared to 2022)

Wednesday, January 25 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:30
The purpose of the January 25th Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to discuss Ameren Illinois’ policy proposal on Net-to-Gross (NTG) for Disadvantaged Areas.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for additional information about the Policy Manual update process.

Thursday, January 26 SAG Potential Study Working Group Meeting
2023-01-26 13:00 - 15:00
The Potential Study Working Group will meet on Thursday, January 26
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.

Thursday, February 2 Potential Study Working Group Meeting
2023-02-02 11:00 - 12:00
The Potential Study Working Group will meet on Thursday, February 2
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.

Thursday, February 9 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-02-09 13:00 - 14:30
The purpose of the February 9 Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to follow-up on ComEd’s policy proposal on leveraging co-funding. This Small Group will report back to the Policy Manual Subcommittee.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for the agenda and materials for this meeting.

Tuesday, February 14 Market Transformation Small Group Meeting
2023-02-14 13:00 - 15:00
Market Transformation Small Group Meeting #5 will be held on Tuesday, February 14

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

February 14, 2023 MT Small Group Agenda
ComEd Presentation: Market Transformation Attachment C Revisions

IL-TRM Attachment C – Edits for Review
MT Policy Resolution – Edits for Review

Guidehouse Presentation: ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform Preponderance of Evidence Approach
Follow-up: February 14, 2023 Market Transformation Small Group Attendee List and Notes

Visit the Market Transformation Small Group webpage for additional information.

Wednesday, February 15 SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2023-02-15 10:30 - 15:30
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Wednesday, February 15
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.

Thursday, February 16 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-02-16 11:00 - 12:00
The purpose of the February 16 Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to follow-up on ComEd’s policy proposal on leveraging co-funding. This is the second discussion of the co-funding group. This Small Group will report back to the Policy Manual Subcommittee.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for the agenda and materials for this meeting.

Tuesday, March 7 Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee Meeting
2023-03-07 13:00 - 14:30
The Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, March 7 (1:00 – 2:30 pm)
The purpose of this meeting is for Ameren Illinois and ComEd to present on the progress of network lighting control measures.
Tuesday, March 7 Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee Agenda
Ameren Illinois Presentation: Network Lighting Controls Update
ComEd Presentation: Network Lighting Controls Update
Follow-up: March 7, 2023 Attendee List and Notes

Visit the Network Lighting Controls Subcommittee webpage for additional information.

Monday, March 13 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-03-13 15:00 - 16:30
The purpose of the March 13 Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to follow-up on ComEd’s policy proposal on leveraging co-funding. This is the third discussion of the co-funding group. This Small Group will report back to the Policy Manual Subcommittee.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for the agenda and materials for this meeting.

Wednesday, March 15 SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2023-03-15 09:30 - 12:30
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Wednesday, March 15
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.

Wednesday, March 22 Q1 SAG Meeting
2023-03-22 09:30 - 12:00
The first quarter SAG meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 22.
The purpose of the March 22 meeting is to educate SAG participants on the ACEEE Leading with Equity Initiative and University of Michigan Energy Equity Project, including understanding considerations for Illinois energy efficiency portfolios.
March 22, 2023 SAG Q1 Meeting Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to Meeting
ACEEE’s Leading with Equity Initiative Presentation: Lessons Learned in Advancing and Measuring Energy Equity
University of Michigan Energy Equity Project Presentation: Using metrics to Achieve Energy Affordability
Follow-up: March 22, 2023 Attendee List and Notes

Thursday, April 13 Market Transformation Savings Working Group Meeting
2023-04-13 10:00 - 11:30
The Market Transformation Working Group will meet on Thursday, April 13
Meeting purpose:

For the Market Transformation Small Group to introduce final draft edits to IL-TRM Attachment C and market transformation policy resolution; and
For ComEd to share an update on evaluation of the ENERGY STAR Retail Products Platform.

Thursday, April 13 MT Savings Working Group Agenda
SAG Facilitator Introduction: Background on Market Transformation Small Group
ComEd Presentation: Summary of Illinois TRM Attachment C Revisions
Final Draft Market Transformation Policy Document
ComEd and Guidehouse Presentation: Retail Products Platform Update
Follow-up: April 13, 2023 Attendee List and Notes
Documents for Review:

IL-TRM Attachment C – Framework for Counting Market Transformation Savings in Illinois (see redline edits on pages 130-175)
Final Draft Market Transformation Policy Document

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

Monday, April 17 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-04-17 09:00 - 11:00
The purpose of the April 17th Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to discuss the Ameren Illinois Net-to-Gross (NTG) for Disadvantaged Areas policy proposal.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for additional information about the Policy Manual update process.

Wednesday, April 19 SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2023-04-19 09:30 - 12:30
A Policy Manual Subcommittee meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 19 (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Visit the Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for additional information.

Tuesday, April 25 Q2 SAG Meeting (Day 1)
2023-04-25 09:30 - 12:30
The second quarter SAG meeting will be split into two days: Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26
The purpose of the April 25 meeting is for Ameren Illinois and Nicor Gas to report-out on EE portfolio progress. ComEd, Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas will present on April 26.
Tuesday, April 25 Q2 SAG Agenda
Ameren Illinois Quarterly Update Presentation (April 2023)
Nicor Gas Quarterly Update Presentation (April 2023)
Follow-up: April 25, 2023 Attendee List and Notes
Follow-up from Ameren Illinois Presentation:

Q: Do you have data on walkaway rates form the audits you mentioned for HP installations (MF)?

Clarification was requested by the SAG Facilitator on May 23. A response will be provided later if clarification is received.

Q: Do you have any data about how many of these communities that participated in the (Street Light) program are black and brown or economically disadvantaged?

Ameren has always focused on disadvantaged communities to make sure lighting projects are conducted as indicated by community leaders. A full list of communities is attached. Please contact Ameren if a particular community of interest is not shown.

Q: Where are these stores that people can get bulbs at discounts?

Ameren is targeting all thrift stores, dollar stores, and 100 zip codes that we have determined to be low-to-moderate income. A list of stores can be found at PY22-Q3-Ameren-Illinois-Quarterly-Report-Final.pdf (ilsag.info). Please see Appendix B starting on page 34.

Wednesday, April 26 Q2 SAG Meeting (Day 2)
2023-04-26 09:30 - 12:30
The second quarter SAG meeting will be split into two days: Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26
The purpose of the April 26 meeting is for ComEd and Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas to report-out on EE portfolio progress. Ameren Illinois and Nicor Gas will present on April 26.
Wednesday, April 26 Q2 SAG Agenda
ComEd Quarterly Update Presentation (April 2023)
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Quarterly Update Presentation (April 2023)
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas Outreach Recap Video
Follow-up: April 26, 2023 Attendee List and Notes

Thursday, April 27 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-04-27 15:00 - 16:00
The purpose of the April 27 Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to discuss the Diverse Contracting Reporting policy proposal.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for the agenda and additional information about the Policy Manual update process.

Monday, May 1 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-05-01 13:30 - 15:00
The purpose of the May 1st Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to discuss the Ameren Illinois Net-to-Gross (NTG) for Disadvantaged Areas policy proposal.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for the agenda and additional information about the Policy Manual update process.

Wednesday, May 3 Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2023-05-03 09:30 - 12:30
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Wednesday, May 3
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.

Monday, May 8 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-05-08 13:00 - 14:00
The purpose of the May 8 Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to discuss the ComEd CPAS goal setting policy proposal.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for the agenda and additional information about the Policy Manual update process.

Wednesday, May 10 Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2023-05-10 09:30 - 12:30
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Wednesday, May 10
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.

Monday, May 22 Market Transformation Savings Working Group Meeting
2023-05-22 09:30 - 12:00
The Market Transformation Working Group will meet on Monday, May 22
Meeting purpose:

To follow-up on edits proposed by the Market Transformation Small Group.
For Illinois utilities to provide a status update on current Illinois market transformation (MT) initiatives in progress in 2023;
To educate participants on the Ameren Illinois Luminaire Level Lighting Controls MT initiative; and
To educate participants on the progress of MT code initiatives.

Monday, May 22 MT Savings Working Group Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to May MT Working Group Meeting
ComEd Presentation: Review of Final Attachment C Comments

Comments from interested Working Group participants were due on May 8 regarding proposed edits to IL-TRM Attachment C (Framework for Counting Market Transformation Savings in Illinois) and the Final Draft Market Transformation Policy Document. The following comments were submitted:

IL Attorney General’s Office and National Consumer Law Center: Comments on Market Transformation Policy Resolution
ILLUME: Comments on IL-TRM Attachment C

Status Update on Current Illinois MT Initiatives

Nicor Gas Presentation: MT Initiative Updates
ComEd Presentation: MT Initiative Updates
Note: Other utilities will share verbal updates

Ameren Illinois Presentation: Luminaire Level Lighting Controls
Slipstream and MEEA Presentation: Energy Codes & Building Performance Standards
Follow-up: May 22, 2023 Attendee List and Notes

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

Tuesday, May 30 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-05-30 12:00 - 13:00
The purpose of the May 30 Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to discuss the ComEd CPAS goal setting policy proposal.
Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for the agenda and additional information about the Policy Manual update process.

Wednesday, May 31 Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2023-05-31 09:30 - 12:30
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Wednesday, May 31
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.

Thursday, June 1 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-06-01 14:30 - 16:30
The purpose of the June 1 Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to follow-up on the IQ policies discussed by the Subcommittee on May 10, including:

NTG for Disadvantaged Areas Policy
Diverse Contracting Reporting Policy
Equity and Affordability Reporting Policy

Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for the agenda and additional information about the Policy Manual update process.

Wednesday, June 14 Policy Manual Small Group Meeting
2023-06-14 14:00 - 16:30
The purpose of the June 14 Policy Manual Small Group meeting is to follow-up on the following policies:

Interactive Effects Policy
Renewable Energy/EE Policy

Visit the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee webpage for the agenda and additional information about the Policy Manual update process.

Monday, June 26 Equity Subcommittee Meeting - Joint with IQ North and IQ South EE Committees
2023-06-26 09:30 - 12:30
The Equity Subcommittee will meet on Monday, June 26 (9:30 am – 12:30 pm). This meeting will be held jointly with the Income Qualified (IQ) North and IQ South EE Committees.
Background:

The SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee has been working since June 2022 to update the Illinois Energy Efficiency Policy Manual, Version 3.0.
The purpose of the June 26th meeting is for the SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee to introduce income qualified-related policies. There will be an opportunity for written feedback after the meeting. The updated Policy Manual will be submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission for approval this summer.

June 26, 2023 SAG Equity Subcommittee / IQ North Committee / IQ South Committee Agenda
SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to Meeting and Background on Policy Manual
Request for Review: Income Qualified (IQ) Policies Developed by SAG Policy Manual Subcommittee
Opinion Dynamics Presentation: Introduction to Net-to-Gross (NTG)
Ameren Illinois Presentation: Single Family IQ Eligibility Policy and NTG for Disadvantaged Areas Policy
ComEd Presentation: LIEEAC Facilitator Independence
SAG Facilitator Presentation: Process-Related IQ Policies
SAG Facilitator Presentation: Introduction to Utility EE Reporting
National Consumer Law Center Presentation: Background on Equity and Affordability Reporting Policy
National Consumer Law Center Presentation: Background on Diverse Contracting Reporting Policy
Follow-up: June 26, 2023 SAG Equity Subcommittee / Joint IQ North and IQ South Committee Meeting Attendees and Notes
Feedback on IQ Policies Due by Thursday, July 13

Send feedback to the SAG Facilitator, Celia Johnson (Celia@CeliaJohnsonConsulting.com)
Feedback received will be circulated to the Policy Manual Subcommittee for review
Policy Manual Subcommittee will discuss any comments received at the Wed. July 19 meeting
Organization(s) that share feedback will be invited to attend the July 19 meeting
At the end of the Policy Manual update process, the SAG Facilitator will provide a summary to the SAG Equity Subcommittee, IQ North Committee and IQ South Committee describing how feedback was incorporated into the IQ-related policies
The Policy Manual will be filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission for approval (August)

Tuesday, June 27 Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2023-06-27 09:30 - 12:30
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Tuesday, June 27
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.

Tuesday, July 11 Policy Manual Subcommittee Meeting
2023-07-11 09:30 - 12:30
A meeting to discuss proposed policies for the Policy Manual Version 3.0 update process will be held on Tuesday, July 11
Meeting materials are posted on the Policy Manual Subcommittee page.
