All Roll Calls
Yes: 15 • No: 8
IllinoisHB3609104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
THERMAL ENERGY NETWORKS
Sponsored By: Ann M. Williams (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
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. Effective immediately.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ann M. Williams
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Jay Hoffman
Democratic • House
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Lilian Jiménez
Democratic • House
Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/18/2025
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;
Yes: 15 • No: 8
Actions Timeline
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams
4/8/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
3/27/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/19/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee; 015-008-000
3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Energy & Environment Committee; by Voice Vote
3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Energy & Environment Committee
3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/13/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams
3/13/2025HouseAssigned to Energy & Environment Committee
3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
3/5/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
3/4/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
3/4/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams
2/7/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced
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