The Illinois Energy Association is the trade association representing the investor-owned electric, water and natural gas utilities and power generation companies in the State of Illinois. The Energy Association serves as a vehicle to develop and promote industry positions and policies on legislative and regulatory issues.
Our Members
The Electric Power Industry in Illinois is comprised of regulated utilities, municipal electric companies, electric cooperatives, and independent power producers.
Illinois Infrastructure
Contributed to the National Economy by the Electric Industry
Taxes Paid Annually in Illinois
The Industry pays taxes in every community in the State
Powering America
Nationally, Over $100 Billion in direct investments every year
Illinois' Path to Modern Energy Policy
Illinois has been a national leader in energy policy for the last 20 years.
Electric Restructuring - Late 1990's
Starting in the 1990s, many customers became interested in shopping for their own electric supply. By 1997, Illinois had approved electric deregulation, which kept electric utilities as regulated delivery companies but allowed power plants to operate on the free market.
Restructuring brought billions of dollars in efficiencies and savings to the State.
Market Basket Rates - Investing in Renewable Energy 2007
Switching from regulated to market rates was phased in over a decade. At the end of the transition period, many residential customers found that the market did not offer them the products they had become accustomed to. In response, Illinois implemented a series of rate relief policies to soften the transition. Policies were also implemented for municipal aggregation, which required significant investments in renewable energy.
Modernizing Utility Regulation to Focus on Customer Benefits
From 2009 -2013 Illinois passed a series of measures that modernized regulations to benefit customers. Utilities implemented comprehensive energy efficiency programs, adopted new reliability standards and deployed smart grid technology.
Modernizing Electric Generation Policy Future Energy Jobs
In 2016 Illinois modernized policies for electric generation. Efforts to improve energy efficiency and expand renewable energy were dramatically increased. These policies establish the framework for preserving baseload generation while increasing renewable energy.
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History of the Electric Power Indusrty
Utility Maps and Legislative Districts
Electric Utilities and Power Plants in Illinois with Senate and House Representative Boundaries
