SB2258Introduced in the Senate
THERMAL ENERGY JOBS ACT
Introduced by Robert Peters, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Acts. Sets forth a statement of legislative findings and intent. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Defines "thermal energy" and "thermal energy network". Requires the Illinois Commerce Commission to initiate a proceeding within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act to support the development of pilot thermal energy networks. Provides that within 10 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, every gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility serving over 100,000 customers shall file with the Commission a petition seeking Commission-approval of at least one and no more than 3 proposed pilot thermal energy network projects. Requires every gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility constructing or operating a Commission-approved pilot thermal energy network project to report to the Commission, on a quarterly basis and until completion of the pilot thermal energy network project, the status of each pilot thermal energy network project. Requires every gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility constructing or operating a Commission-approved pilot thermal energy network project to demonstrate that it has entered into a labor peace agreement with a bona fide labor organization that is actively engaged in representing its employees. Requires the Commission to adopt specified rules within 4 years after the completion of the construction of all thermal energy network projects. Provides that a gas public utility, electric public utility, or combination public utility required to develop a pilot thermal energy network project shall be permitted to recover all reasonable and prudently incurred costs associated with the development, construction, and operation of one or more pilot thermal energy network projects through general rates or through rates set in a Multi-Year Rate Plan. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 9, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee · April 10, 2025
9
Yes
4
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Peters | 13 | Yes |
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Steve Stadelman | 34 | Yes |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | No |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
| Neil Anderson | 47 | No |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Energy and Public Utilities; 009-005-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 8, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 10, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Energy and Public Utilities
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Energy and Public Utilities; 009-004-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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