UTILITIES-ENERGY SAVINGS Senate SponsorsSen. Bill Cunningham 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die 220 ILCS 5/20-140 newAmends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission may establish a program for promoting expanded use of energy savings programs for residential and small commercial customers. Provides that the program shall include the use of thermostats, lights, plugs, and other devices that allow a customer to control and reduce his or her energy usage. Provides that on or before September 1, 2020, and every 2 years thereafter, the Commission shall initiate a collaborative workshop for stakeholders, retail electric suppliers, advocates for energy savings, and industry representatives developing energy savings devices and applications. Provides that any recommendations arising from the workshop shall be included in the annual report of the Office of Retail Market Development. 2/4/2020SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 2/4/2020SenateFirst Reading 2/4/2020SenateReferred to Assignments 2/11/2020SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities 4/12/2020SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die